Potomac Valley Conservation DistrictDistrict Programs Archive

Sign up for Frost Seeding

The Potomac Valley Conservation District is accepting applications for Frost Seeding.  The sign up period is 12/1/23 - 1/12/24 (as funding allows).  Applicants may apply for a maximum of 50 acres.  Cost share is $15.00 per acre with a maximum of $750.  A current soil test (within past three years) with a PH of 5.6 or above is required, as well as a farm map and w9 tax form.  Only legumes are acceptable for planting.  The practice must be completed by March 15, 2024 and invoices submitted by May 24, 2024 at 4 pm.  Completed applications can be Mailed to:  Potomac Valley Conservation District, 500 East Main St., Suite F, Romney, WV  26757; or Emailed to:  pvcd@wvca.us. For additional information, please contact the PVCD office at #304-822-5174 or the WVCA Moorefield field office at #304-538-7581.  ** SEE ATTACHED APPLICATION

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Sign Up for Summer Annual Seeding

The Potomac Valley Conservation District is accepting applications for the Summer Annual Seeding practice.  The sign up period is 12/1/23 - 1/12/24 (as funding allows)  Applicants may apply for a maximum of 50 acres.  Cost share is $60.00 per acre with a maximum of $3,000.  A current soil test (within past three years) with a PH of 5.6 or above, is required, as well as the farm map and w9 tax form.  A list of the approved varieties is on the application.  The practice must be completed by May 24, 2024 and invoices submitted by May 24, 2024 at 4 pm.  Completed applications can be Mailed to: Potomac Valley Conservation District; 500 East Main St., Suite F; Romney, WV  26757; or Emailed to:  pvcd@wvca.us.  For additional information, please contact the PVCD office at #304-822-5174 or the WVCA Moorefield field office at #304-538-7581.  **SEE ATTACHED APPLICATION 

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DROUGHT RELIEF COST SHARE ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE

The Potomac Valley Conservation District is accepting applications for cost share assistance on water hauling tanks, portable water troughs and associated fittings.  They must be used to provide water for livestock.  The cost share rate for this program will be 50%, with a maximum reimbursement of $500, based on receipts submitted to the District.  Retroactive payments will be permitted if the tank or trough and associated fittings are purchased beginning Augusts 21, 2023 – October 5, 2023.  Applications must be submitted by Thursday, October 5, 2023, at 12:00 noon.  For additional information please contact the PVCD District office at #304-822-5174 or the WVCA Moorefield Field Office at #304-538-7581. 

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AG ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM SIGN UP

Sign up for the Potomac Valley Conservation District Ag Enhancement practices begins on July 5, 2023 and continues until August 4, 2023.  Several options are available for the application process.  Producers may contact the District by phone #304-822-5174 or email:  pvcd@wvca.us  to request an application. Or contact the WV Conservation Agency office in Moorefield #304-538-7581.  The applications will also be available on the District web page:  www.wvca.us/district/pvcd.cfm. Office hours are limited, please contact staff by phone or email in advance to make an appointment.  Applicants are limited to two practices for the fiscal year and MUST complete the practice by the deadline or be ineligible to apply for one year.  Completed applications may be submitted by email, regular mail, or in the drop boxes installed outside of the Potomac Valley Conservation District office in Romney and the WV Conservation Agency field office in Moorefield.   

**See attached summary of Ag Enhancement practices. 

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Sign up for Fence / Water Facility

The Potomac Valley Conservation District is accepting applications for the Fence and Watering Facility practice through the Chesapeake Bay Program.  The sign up period is 2/20/23 - 3/10/23 (as funding allows).  Applicants may apply for cost share assistance with the installation of divisional or exclusion fence and alternative watering facilities.  Applicants must submit an application, farm map and w9 tax form to PVCD by 4:00 pm on 3/10/23.  Completed applications can be Mailed to:  Potomac Valley Conservation District, 500 East Main St., Suite F, Romney, WV  26757; or Emailed to:  pvcd@wvca.us; or dropped in the mailbox located at the PVCD District office in Romney or the WVCA field office in Moorefield.  For additional information, please contact the PVCD office at #304-822-5174 or the WVCA Moorefield field office at #304-538-7581 or Ben Heavner at #304-590-1898.  ** SEE ATTACHED APPLICATION

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“It’s Time to Order TREES”

     The Potomac Valley Conservation District is now taking orders for tree seedlings.  A variety of evergreens, hardwoods and fruit trees are available.   Orders will be accepted until March 17, 2023, but we recommend placing your order early to ensure availability.   Tree pick up will be held on Friday, April 7, 2023, between 8:30 am – 2:00 pm.  For more information, please contact the District office at 500 East Main St. Suite F  (Heritage Hills Office Building), in Romney; (304) 822-5174 or by email: pvcd@wvca.us .  Order forms are also available on our web page:  www.wvca.us/districts/pvcd.cfm .   **See Order Form Below**

~~We are SOLD OUT of ALL Fruit Trees and Colorado Blue Spruce, Norway Spruce, White Pine, Chinese Chestnut and Red Bud ~~

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