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Forest

Berry Farming

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Program level:

Local

Provider:

Whatcom Conservation District

Benefits provided: 

Financial, Free technical assistance

Land use:

Forest, Agriculture

Water-focused program: 

No

Water quality measures that for land stewardship

Overview

Description:

Free technical assistance with water quality practices such as hedge rows, cover crops, riparian buffers, wetland management, and manure storage.

Cost share programs may be available to help with vegetative buffer installation.
Many land management practices increase efficiency, benefit crop production and help to protect riparian zones.

Eligibility:

None required

Financial benefit: 

Financial benefits vary per project.

Contact information

Information last updated on July 15, 2025.

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