Northumberland County Conservation District

10/29/2026

🚜 NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY FARMERS — WE STILL NEED YOUR INPUT!

👉 TAKE OUR 1-MINUTE SURVEY HERE:
https://forms.gle/dbgyg9MGzFp3bHGm9

We're planning NCCD's March 2027 Agriculture Winter Forum, and we want YOU to help choose the topics!

Soil health and cover crops? Pesticide credits? New farming technology? Conservation funding?

Tell us what matters most to your farm!

You can also sign up to receive NCCD's agricultural newsletter electronically instead of by mail.

Please share with other Northumberland County farmers!

Your input helps us plan a better forum!

10/28/2026

ONLY 13 DAYS LEFT TO APPLY!

ATTENTION NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY MUNICIPALITIES!

Time is running out to submit your Dirt & Gravel Road (DGR) and Low Volume Road (LVR) funding applications!

📅 APPLICATION DEADLINE: NOVEMBER 10, 2026

Don't miss this opportunity to apply for funding to help improve local roads, address drainage issues, reduce erosion, and protect our waterways!

The deadline is approaching quickly!

Know a township supervisor, roadmaster, or borough official? Please share this reminder with them!

Northumberland County Conservation District

🚨 ATTENTION MUNICIPALITIES! DEADLINE APPROACHING! 🚨

DON'T MISS OUT ON ROAD IMPROVEMENT FUNDING!

The Northumberland County Conservation District wants to remind all municipalities that the application deadline for the Dirt, Gravel, and Low Volume Road (DGLVR) Program is quickly approaching!

APPLICATION DEADLINE: NOVEMBER 10, 2026!

Applications are being accepted for:

🛣️ Dirt & Gravel Road (DGR) Projects

🚜 Low Volume Road (LVR) Projects

These programs provide funding opportunities to help municipalities improve road conditions, address drainage concerns, reduce erosion, and protect our local waterways!

Don't wait until the last minute! All applications must be submitted to the Northumberland County Conservation District by November 10, 2026, to be considered.

Help us spread the word! Share this post with your local township and borough officials!

10/19/2026

NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY FARMERS — TAKE OUR 1-MINUTE SURVEY!

👉 https://forms.gle/dbgyg9MGzFp3bHGm9

Help NCCD choose the topics for our March 2027 Agriculture Winter Forum. Your input matters!

The Northumberland County Conservation District wants to make sure we're offering educational programs that are useful, relevant, and worth your time.

🐄 Livestock & manure management
🌱 Soil health & nutrient management
🚜 New farming technology
💰 Grants & funding opportunities
🌾 Pesticide credits & training

What topics would YOU like to learn more about?

Prefer to answer over the phone? Call our office at 570-495-4665, and we'll be happy to complete the survey with you!

Whether you've attended our Winter Forum before or not, your opinion matters!

Help us make the 2027 Agriculture Winter Forum an event that truly benefits our local farming community.

Your Farm. Your Voice. Your Forum.

10/15/2026

Northumberland County farmers—don’t leave FREE help on the table!

We offer FREE Manure Management and Agricultural Erosion & Sedimentation plans to help protect your soil, water, and farm’s future. Soil sampling services are also available—see the flyer for pricing and details.

Contact Colton Schaible at 570-495-4665 ext. 304 or [email protected] to get started.

Know a local farmer? Share this post to spread the word!

10/14/2026

🚨 ATTENTION MUNICIPALITIES! DEADLINE APPROACHING! 🚨

DON'T MISS OUT ON ROAD IMPROVEMENT FUNDING!

The Northumberland County Conservation District wants to remind all municipalities that the application deadline for the Dirt, Gravel, and Low Volume Road (DGLVR) Program is quickly approaching!

APPLICATION DEADLINE: NOVEMBER 10, 2026!

Applications are being accepted for:

🛣️ Dirt & Gravel Road (DGR) Projects

🚜 Low Volume Road (LVR) Projects

These programs provide funding opportunities to help municipalities improve road conditions, address drainage concerns, reduce erosion, and protect our local waterways!

Don't wait until the last minute! All applications must be submitted to the Northumberland County Conservation District by November 10, 2026, to be considered.

Help us spread the word! Share this post with your local township and borough officials!

10/06/2026

09/30/2026

There’s no need to rake up all the leaves in your yard! 🍂

Leaving leaves on the ground supports local wildlife and helps enrich your yard and garden.

Check out some more fall yard conservation tips ⤵

09/15/2026

📢 2027 Envirothon Date Announced
As we dive into a new school year, we’re excited to share that the 2027 Pennsylvania Envirothon will take place May 26 at Camp Krislund! Each year, Envirothon empowers students to explore natural resources, think critically, and lead with purpose. Stay tuned for updates and resources as we gear up for another great competition season.

09/08/2026

This morning a few of our office staff went to Faus Farms outside of Sunbury to present the farm with the 2026 Northumberland County Conservation District Farmer of the Year Award. Faus Farms continues to implement good conservation practices are are great stewards of the land that they farm.

Both Senator Lynda Culver and PA State Rep. Michael Stender were also in attendance for the presentation. Senator Culver and Representative Stender both presented the farm with a citation from the PA Senate and the PA House for their dedication to conservation.

Please join us in congratulating Faus Farms for being awarded the 2026 Northumberland County Conservation District Farmer of the Year Award.