Columbia County Soil & Water Conservation District

    1024 State Route 66

    Ghent, NY 12075

    Tel: (518) 828-4386

    Fax: (518) 822-0219

Agricultural Programs

  The Columbia County Soil and Water Conservation District works cooperatively with
   local agricultural operations to promote a common understanding of conservation
   and environmental stewardship. 

   Most often, we utilize New York State's Agricultural Environmental Management
   (AEM)   program as the vehicle to gain a mutual understanding of the farming
   operation and its  business objectives.  When feasible, we assist landowners in
   acquiring state and federal   funding to implement business objectives and facilities
   that enhance environmental   quality and promote the business' economic viability.