Agriculture
There are several programs within the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality that involve the agricultural community. In addition, the DEQ partners with other state and federal agencies to deliver ag-related programs. These agencies include the VA Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR), the Virginia Cooperative Extension Service (VCES), the VA Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS), and the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). Environmental protection related to Virginia’s agricultural activities is achieved through a combination of regulatory and voluntary programs.
This webpage was created to make it easier to find information on those programs. Click on the following topics for more information:
Related Links
- Animal Feeding Operations/ Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations:
- Biosolids:
- Water Reuse:
- Water Reclamation and Reuse Program
Construction Assistance - Small Business Loan Program:
Agricultural Best Management Practices
Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL):
Total Maximum Daily Load Program
Guidance Manual for TMDL Implementation Plans
VDACS:
Agricultural Stewardship Program (ASA)
DCR:
Nutrient Management Program (NMP)
Best Management Practices Program (BMP)
NRCS:
Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS)
VCES:
Other Resources:
Shenandoah Valley Agricultural and Water Quality Assessment Program
Virginia Naturally – Virginia’s Agricultural Resources