Benefits Over The Years

Program: Conservation Technical Assistance (CTA), Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP)

Overview: Denzil became interested in a conservation plan for his farm in 1962. Since then, he has completed numerous practices to maintain and enhance his 204 acre farming operation. Denzil has been a participant in USDA programs such as Agricultural Conservation Program (ACP), EQIP and Emergency Conservation Program (ECP). In 1999, Plum Run in Marion county was identified through EQIP as a priority area. Denzil participated in the program to continue to improve his farm and help address the resource concerns in his community.

Accomplishments: Conservation Farmer of the Year through Monongahela Conservation District for Marion county in: 1968, 1980, 2000.

Program Benefits to Landowner: Denzil and Louise Parker have benefited greatly over the years from the assistance the NRCS has been able to provide to them. Louise was asked what benefits she felt had the greatest impact with the farm, she stated, “The water situation is much better throughout the farm. The gravel around the feeding pad helped keep the area from getting muddy and the woodland exclusion fence really helped to keep the cattle where they needed to be.” In May 2004, Denzil and Louise completed their EQIP contract and the latest conservation plan. Denzil has installed many conservation practices over the years on other farms as a private contractor and is sure to meet NRCS standards and specifications if at all possible. Denzil is a member of Marion county’s FSA County Committee.

Program Benefits to the Community:

• increased water quality of Plum Run
• lower amount of soil erosion from farm since completing heavy use are protection practice around feed pad and a water trough
• less potential for nutrient leaching since applying lime and fertilizer according to NRCS standards and specifications

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