News & Updates

December 2023

Important

Dates

Jan. 1 • SCD Closed (New Year's Day)

Jan 8 • AG Week Begins

Jan. 15 • SCD Closed (MLK Jr. Day)

Jan. 16 • Soil Health Workshop

Feb. 6 & 7 • Delmarva Soil Summit

As the end of the year draws near,

we would like to take a moment

to thank you for being an

integral part of our success.

We look forward to working with you in 2024!

Sussex Conservation District Cooperators' Dinner held Dec. 5

The Sussex Conservation District (SCD) recently held the 2023 Cooperators' Dinner at the Bridgeville Volunteer Fire Company to recognize the 2021, 2022 and 2023 Cooperator of the Year.

Cooperator of the Year Videos

At the Cooperators' Dinner, SCD unveiled videos highlighting the efforts of our outstanding cooperators and the work they are doing to improve natural resources and their sustainability.

Blaine Hitchens

2021

Cooperator of the Year

Jay Hastings

2022

Cooperator of the Year

Guy Phillips

2023

Cooperator of the Year

Ag Updates

In 2023, SCDs ag program bid a happy retirement to Owen Lenkner, above, and welcomed Amanda Fabi, Megan Davidson, Benny King. Not pictured, Lyndsie Mikkelsen.

Cover Crop Goal

Sussex County farmers exceeded

our goal by planting

88,000 acres

of cover crops!

#EveryAcreCounts

#WeDigHealthySoils

What I've Learned - My 25-Year Journey Through No-till Farming

- Lucas Criswell, Lewisburg, PA

Using Crop Rollers to Mechanically Crimp Weeds

- Jim Hoorman, Owner, Hoorman Soil Health Services

Precision Agriculture and Soil Health

- Chris Morrison, Precision Ag Specialist, Hoober Inc.

Delmarva Soil Summit

Feb. 6 & 7, 2024

Half-price tickets

for farmers and students!

Stormwater Updates

2024 Conservation Stewardship Awards

SCD received 22 entries, which will be reviewed by a panel of judges in early 2024.

SCD would like to thank each organization that submitted an entry for their dedication to preserving sensitive natural resources in Sussex County.

Learn More

Equipment Updates

In 2023, SCDs equipment program bid a happy retirement to Larry Lynch and Doug Sapp, above, and welcomed Adam Lovenguth and Charlie Duvall, below.

Partner News

This year SCD helped create two new commercials for USDA NRCS, check them out below.

Are you interested in implementing conservation practices on your land?

Use the link below to find your local USDA Service Center.

Working Lands for Wildlife

• American Black Duck •

Chad Mitchell, of Frankford, utilized the Working Lands for Wildlife program to transform marginal land into waterfowl habitat for the American Black Duck. Restoring wetlands can help provide vital habitat for black ducks and many other species.

Climate Smart Mitigation Activities

Jay Baxter, of Georgetown, implements climate-smart practices that improve soil health, nutrient management and energy efficiency. These practices improve profitability, resiliency and help to open new markets.