Project Grass

The Clearfield County Conservation District is a member of “Project Grass”. Project Grass is a cooperative effort by farmers and conservation districts with assistance from the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service to improve agricultural productivity in Pennsylvania by promoting rotational grazing.

Project Grass Objectives

- Enhance PA agriculture through better utilization of grasslands.
- Improve the economic position of PA farmers, particularly those working small farms.
- Increase the amount of livestock production in the Commonwealth boost energy efficiency and develop improved marketing capabilities for hay and livestock.
- Achieve better utilization of land and water resources for improved environmental quality.

Rotational grazing can be an environmentally sound method of sustainable agriculture. By taking highly erodable cropland out of production and converting it to a grass-based rotational grazing system, an average of 1.4 tons of soil per acre can be saved annually. Rotational grazing is also a best management practice for nutrient management that saves energy by having the cattle spread the manure.

Several Clearfield County farmers have made improvements to their grazing systems with financial and technical assistance through Project Grass and the conservation district. For more information please call our office at 765-2629.