CONSERVATION CONNECTION

Hampden Conservation District tour to highlight farm projects

The Hampden Conservation District will host a tour highlighting conservation projects on three Hampden County farms on Wednesday, October 25 from 4:30 pm to 7:30 pm. The public is invited to attend.

4:30 pm - River Rock Farm, Brimfield. Owner Jon Konove has received technical and financial assistance to install fencing, laneways, waterers, and a heavy use area through the NRCS Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) on this grass-fed beef operation.

5:30 pm - Valonen Farm, East Longmeadow. Owner Rudy Valonen has received technical and financial assistance to install an irrigation system through the NRCS Agricultural Management Assistance (AMA) program on this vegetable operation.

6:30 pm - Kosinski Farms, Westfield. Owner Michael Kosinski has received technical and financial assistance for an ag mixing facility, irrigation and corn stoves through EQIP, AMA and the state Agricultural Environmental Enhancement Program (AEEP) on this vegetable, tobacco and nursery operation.

Pre-registration is required by Friday, October 13 by calling Donald Lambert, 413-267-4837. There is no charge for the tour.

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