A conservation plan can help direct landowners in making good management decisions that can increase animal health, profitability, and the aesthetics of their property, while protecting natural resources. The Chesapeake Bay Preservation Act and Prince William County Code requires that all agricultural lands in Prince William County have a conservation plan. The Conservation District is tasked to write these plans, free of charge. Nicole Slazinski, Mike Miller, and Jay Yankey are available to assist horse owners who do not have conservation plans to offer our plan writing services. For horse farms that already have a conservation plan we will revise/update your plan if it is over three years old, or if you have significantly changed your operation. We would be happy to schedule a visit with you at your convenience and we look forward to working with you in the coming months. Conservation plans are free and voluntary; they are meant to help you with your farm. Call today (571) 379-7514. (See before and after pictures below of our model horse farm; this is what our conservation plans can do for YOUR horse farm!)

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What is included in your conservation plan:

• Maps - includes Aerial, Fields, Topography, Soils, Hydrology, Best Management Practices, etc.

• Nutrient Management Plan - we'll even take soil samples for you!

• R.U.S.L.E 2 report - learn how to reduce erosion on your farm

• Erosion Control Plan - includes best management practices (BMPs) recommendations

• Grazing Plan Narrative - step by step guide with better managing your pastures

• Yields Data - learn how many horses your pasture land can support

• Pest Management Plan - identify common weeds and use integrated pest management to control them.