2715 RT 44, Millbrook NY, 12545
(845) 677-8011 ext. 3
admin@dutchessswcd.org

Agriculture

Soil and Water Conservation District

County-wide Agricultural Program Meeting

All farmers and Agri-professionals are welcome!! 

 Come meet the staff and explore our existing programs.

 Tell us what you need on your farm and help us identify what new programs would help you and your operation.

Refreshments will be provided

Place: Farm and Home Center

2715 Route 44, Millbrook, NY 12545

Time:  February 20 @ 6:30 PM

RSVP by February 14th

lauren.drum@ny.nacdnet.net  or 845-677-8011 ext: 3

Please share with other contacts in Dutchess County


Agricultural Environmental Management Program

The AEM program addresses conservation on farms through out New York State. Dutchess County Soil and Water implements this program in our our county. The AEM program helps identify and assess natural resource concerns in areas being actively farmed. The goal is to help implement best management practices to reduce these resource concerns in our watersheds while keeping the farm operation viable and profitable. AEM looks at the following resources- animal; farmland; forest; plant; soil; wetland; wildlife; water and air. Contact the District to discuss creating a whole farm plan or nutrient management plan on your farm. 

Mapping Services-

Click on the programs below to be directed to information on these services.

Partner Agencies

National Resources Conservation Service

The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) does its work through a mutual agreement with 62 Soil and Water Conservation Districts (SWCD) in New York. Conservation Districts are political subdivisions of State government where activities are governed by a locally appointed board of directors.

They deliver conservation programs to local landowners including:

  • Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP)
  • Wetlands Reserve Program (WRP)
  • Wildlife Habitat Incentives Program (WHIP)
  • Small Watershed Program

They provide technical support to other State, Federal, and Local agencies in the delivery of the following programs:

  • Conservation Reserve Program (CRP)
  • Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP)
  • State Environmental Bond Act
  • New York City and Skaneateles Lake Watershed Projects
NRCS Programs and Information Sheets

EQIP- Forestry Initiative

USDA-NRCS is located within the Farm and Home Center

Located at 2715 Rt. 44 in Millbrook, NY

They can be reached by phone # (845) 677-8011 x3. Ask for NRCS office. 

You can find more information and updates on the NRCS website.

Farm Service Agency

United States Department of Agriculture

The Farm Service Agency (FSA) administers and manages farm commodity, credit, conservation, disaster and loan programs as laid out by Congress through a network of federal, state and county offices.

These programs are designed to improve the economic stability of the agricultural industry and to help farmers adjust production to meet demand. Economically, the desired result of these programs is a steady price range for agricultural commodities for both farmers and consumers.

You can find more information and sign up for  monthly newsletter  on the NYS FSA website.

USDA-FSA is located within the Farm and Home Center.

They serve Dutchess, Putnam, Ulster, Westchester counties.

2715 Rt. 44

Millbrook, NY 12545

Phone (845) 677-8011 x2

Fax (845) 677-835