Cost-share program for farmers for extended season for locally grown vegetables. (High Tunnels)
Emergency Watershed Protection
Two Emergency Watershed Protection were completed on Mansker and Whites Creek streambanks. At both locations. The erosion caused by extreme rain events. The banks were also threatening a sewer line.
Mansker Creek Before and After
Mansker Creek, beforeMansker Creek, after
Whites Creek Before and After
Whites Creek, beforeWhites Creek, after
Whites Creek Watershed
Cost share practices for best management practices, Tennessee Department of Agriculture including:
Pasture Management
Riparian Buffers
Fencing for livestock exclusion
Rotational Grazing
Stream crossings
Streambank Stabilization
Alternative Watering Systems
A Heavy Use area was constructed on the Allen Williams farm to be used for feeding hay. A watering trough with a heavy use area was installed in a corral system to provide livestock access to water. Cost share for watering facilities was provided through the EQIP program.
