Berkshire Conservation District
Serving the Berkshires since 1946
Now Scheduling for 2023
No Till-Seeder for Rent to Berkshire Area Farmers
We are excited to announce new low-cost opportunities for farmers to rent the no-till drill!
Contact us for details.
SAVE THE DATE!
BCD Native Plant Sale
Saturday September 2, 2023
10am – 2pm
The District’s native plant sale offerings will be listed on our website in the near future. Online ordering will open mid summer and pick up will be at Holiday Brook Farm on Sept.2. Stay tuned! Contact us for more info.
Berkshire Conservation District Seeks Additional Supervisors and Associates
Are you a Berkshire County resident interested in the conservation of land and water? Consider joining the dynamic team of BCD Supervisors and Associates to help guide the District’s path going forward. Experience and/or interest in environmental issues or agriculture preferred.
Email the District for more info: [email protected]
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Conservation Districts were formed to “save the soil” following the great Dust Bowl of the 1930’s.
Terrible dust storms caused by severe drought coupled with poor agricultural practices resulted in major ecological and agricultural damage to the American Midwest.
The roles of conservation districts have evolved over the years to adapt to local conditions and concerns. Berkshire Conservation District works with the Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) and Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR) to provide advice and support to landowners, farmers and communities in Berkshire County on the best use of their natural resources and assist with implementation of land conservation practices such as:
- Improve soil structure and productivity
- Protect water and air quality
- Preserve wildlife habitat
- Provide education and outreach on sustainable land use
- Promote conservation, environmental stewardship and sound use of local resources