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CARROLL SOIL
CONSERVATION DISTRICT
CONSERVATION NEWS AND
2013 ANNUAL REPORT
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MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIRMAN
As I begin my annual message, I would like to reflect on the accomplishments of the District in 2013.
BMP’s were installed with EQIP funds for a total of $1,894,812 dollars and 98 BMP’s were installed using
Maryland Agricultural Cost Share funds. The Ag community continue pace on the BMP installation. This is
a reflection of how Best Management Practices not only improve water quality and protect the environment,
but improve the efficiency of agriculture education. As I have expressed in years past, this reflects how
serious the ag community is in implementing best management practices to protect the environment and
improve farming operations. The conservation acres also provide economic benefits within our community
for contractors and suppliers.
The District this year recognized Wilview Farms as Cooperator of the Year. Mr. Engel recognizes the
importance of protecting the environment while making the ag operation more efficient.
In closing, I will encourage everyone who is involved with crop and livestock operations, if you don’t
already work with Soil Conservation to contact the District office.
Yours in conservation,
Board Chairman Myron Frock
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DISTRICT EMPLOYEE’S CELEBRATE
MILESTONE ANNIVERSARIES
STOP BY TO SAY HELLO TO OUR NEW
EMPLOYEES
25 YEARS OF SERVICE
BRETT SATTAZAHN
AND
SAMANTHA SPENCER
District Administrative Assistant Marilyn Magin and Board Chairman
Myron Frock
Marilyn started with the District in 1988 as secretary
and in 1995 became the Administrative Assistant. In
addition to carrying out the normal office duties, she
keeps the District’s financial records and administers
the Maryland Agricultural Cost-Share (MACS)
program.
Brett Sattazahn
BRETT SATTAZAHN
15 YEARS OF SERVICE
Brett Sattazahn is the new District Planner who began
working here February 14, 2013. Brett grew up in a
dairy farm in Berks County, PA , where he learned he
wanted to work close to farmers. To pursue this goal,
he attended the Pennsylvania State University and
majored in Environmental Resource Management in
the Soil Science option. At school he got to learn a
great deal about, and witness, many conservation
practices. He also learned a great deal about soils.
Now residing in Littlestown, Brett enjoys playing
softball and being outside. He also enjoys history and
community events. Brett looks forward to working
with Carroll County farmers and helping to keep soil
from becoming dirt.
District Soil Conservation Planner Michael Tracey and Board Chairman
Myron Frock
Michael Tracey, Soil Conservation Planner, has been
working with the District since 1998 and has fifteen
years of experience in writing soil conservation and
water quality plans.
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2013 COOPORATOR OF THE YEAR
WILVIEW FARMS
Sam Spencer
Hugh, Becky and Jeff Engel, Missy Edmonds, Technician, Board
Chairman Myron Frock and Matt McMahon, Planner
SAMANTHA SPENCER
Jeff and Karen Engel own and operate a 147 acre dairy
farm in Keymar, MD. In addition to producing high
quality milk since the early 1990’s, the Engels grow
grain and forage crops on their own farm and
additional rented acreage.
Samantha “Sam” Spencer joined us in May of 2013 as
an MDA Technician. Originally from Sharpsburg,
MD, she graduated from West Virginia University in
2011 with a degree in agriculture. While attending
WVU, she was a member of the soils team for 2 years.
Sam worked for the West Virginia Department of
Agriculture as a Nutrient Management specialist for a
little over a year, and worked at the Washington
County Soil Conservation District as a grant technician
before coming here. Sam is planning a spring 2014
wedding and lives in Westminster.
Good stewardship of the land and protection of natural
resources have always been a priority for the Engels, as
evident by the numerous best management practices
they have implemented within their operation
throughout the years.
Hard work and dedication to the protection of soil and
water quality make the Engels very deserving of the
Cooperator of the Year award for 2013.
ENVIROTHON 2013
On April 24, 2013, we sponsored the Carroll County
Envirothon at Bear Branch Nature Center. Eight
teams, totaling 48 students participated.
RURAL LEGACY PROGRAM
In 2013, Rural Legacy grant funds were used by the
County to purchase four easements totaling 175 acres.
The total number of easements purchased with Rural
Legacy grant funds are 43, covering 3,889 acres.
Carroll County and the Carroll Soil Conservation
District will continue their efforts to preserve
productive farmland and protect resources in the Little
Pipe Creek and Upper Patapsco watersheds.
The 2013 Carroll Envirothon Program included a day
of instruction with training in giving presentations and
a day of testing in the resource areas of aquatics,
forestry, soils, wildlife and achieving balance between
traditional agricultural uses with non-agricultural uses
on Montana rangeland.
The venturing crew headed to the Maryland
Envirothon where they placed second.
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RENTAL EQUIPMENT
MARYLAND INCOME TAX SUBTRACTION
MODIFICATION FOR CONSERVATION
EQUIPMENT
The District has the following planting equipment
available for farmers for no-till, minimum till &
injector spreading. The equipment is available to
adjacent counties in both Maryland and Pennsylvania
within a 20 mile radius of Westminster.
The Maryland Income Tax Subtraction Modification
for Conservation Equipment is available to help
farmers offset costs associated with buying certain
types of conservation equipment to control soil
erosion, manage nutrients and protect water quality in
streams, rivers and the Chesapeake Bay. A taxpayer is
allowed a subtraction on his/her individual or
corporate Maryland Tax Return equal to 100 percent of
the cost of buying and installing conservation tillage
equipment, liquid manure injection equipment, and
poultry or livestock manure spreading equipment.
Contact the District to obtain a certification form and
information about eligibility requirements
JOHN DEERE NO-TILL DRILL
The John Deere 1590 No-till Drill is leased by the
District from Finch Services of Westminster. It is a
new 2014 Model 10’ pull-type drill with an overall
transport width of 10’6”. It has 7” row spacing
between 16 individual seed units. It has a total weight
of 6900 pounds. It will seed almost any seed by no-till,
minimum to conventional with a 70 or better
horsepower tractor. It is rented for $12.50/ac. with a
$60 minimum. It has both a main seed box and small
grass seed hopper.
BD 1307 FRONTIER DRILL
URBAN - 2013
The BD1307 Frontier Drill is owned by the District
and was purchased new in 2009 from Finch’s in
Westminster. It is a 7.5’ pull-type drill with an overall
transport width of 7.5’. It has 7” row spacing between
12 individual seed units. It has a total weight of 3360
pounds. This seeder is capable of seeding no-till,
minimum till and conventionally. You will need a 40
or better horsepower tractor to operate it. It has both a
main seed box and a small grass seed hopper. It is
rented for $9/ac. with a $40 minimum.
Soil erosion & sediment control plans reviewed
(includes multiple reviews)
Soil erosion & sediment control plans approved
Urban ponds
Forest harvest operation sediment control
1,500 GALLON BADGER LIQUID WASTE
TANK INJECTOR SPREADER
This manure injector spreader is owned by the District.
It was financed through a Chesapeake Bay grant thru
the St. Mary’s Soil Conservation District and
transferred to the Carroll SCD in 2000. It is equipped
with a vacuum pump for loading and unloading. It is
also equipped with injectors but can be operated
through a spreader plate. The tank spreader is available
at $25 per day.
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BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES
(BMP’S)
DISTRICT EQUIPMENT
(Acres planted with equipment)
John Deere
No-Till
Drill
Alfalfa
Buckwheat
Oats
Frontier
No-Till
Drill
19.8
56.9
3.6
4.5
94.0
48.4
20.0
53.5
7.5
23.8
Orchard Grass 144.6
Pasture Mix
Rye
Sorghum
Soybeans
4.7
154.3
Sudan Grass
Tillage Radish
Timothy
Wheat
Totals
Access Control
Agrichemical Facility
Closure of Waste Impound
Conservation Cover
Conservation Crop Rotation
Contour Farming
Critical Area Planting
Diversion
Fencing
Filter Strip
Forage & Biomass Planting
Grade Stabilization Structure
Grassed Waterway
Heavy Use Area Protection
Irrigation Systems
Nutrient Management
Prescribed Grazing
Residue & Tillage Mgmt
Riparian Forest Buffer
Riparian Herbaceous Cover
Roof Runoff Structure
Seasonal High Tunnel
Sediment Control Pond
Stream Crossing
Subsurface Drainage
Underground Outlet
Upland Wildlife Habitat
Waste Storage Structure
Watering Facility
Waste Facility Closure
Watering Facility
75.1
9.7
85.8
494.0
312.2
CONSERVATION WORK COMPLETED
AGRICULTURE
New Farm Plan
Revised Farm Plans
Total Plans
No.
121
48
169
Ac.
8,503
5,468
13,971
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75.9
2,289
27.8
1.1
1,417
61,149
8.6
37
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22.8
1.63
16
1,093.3
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1,733
64.8
26.5
24
5,678
1
9
16,016
2,330
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Program Highlights
- Board moved to keep same slate of officers and committee appointments
- The Board selected the 2013 District Cooperator of the Year – Wilview Farms.
- Venturing Crew 202 Team won the 2013 Carroll Envirothon in the annual event. Forty seven high school students from seven
high schools and one Scout Troop took part.
- Board sponsored $480 for 4-H Camp for the benefit of the Carroll County 4-H Youth Development Program.
- $100 contribution to the University of Maryland Soil Judging Team.
- Board approved agreement with NRCS for 5 year Statement of Work.
- Board moved to contribute $100 to the Walkersville FFA Chapter Land Judging Team.
- The Board approved 2 new computers that can be set up on the NRCS system.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Myron R. Frock, Chairman
Gregory W. Dell, Vice Chairman
Donald Maring, Treasurer
Nevin Garvick, Member
Matt Hoff, Member
ASSOCIATE SUPERVISORS
Lawrence Meeks
Richard Weaver
ASSISTING STAFF
MARYLAND COOPERATIVE EXTENSION – CARROLL COUNTY
Bryan Butler, Extension Liaison, Extension Agent
CARROLL SOIL CONSERVATION DISTRICT (CSCD)
Jennifer Kemp – Soil Conservation Technician
Marilyn M. Magin - Administrative Assistant
Stan D. Pennington - Soil Conservation Planner
Brett Sattazahn – Grant Planner
Bryan H. Snyder - Sediment Control Planner
Gay A. Teada - Secretary
Michael A. Tracey - Soil Conservation Planner
MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (MDA)
RESOURCE CONSERVATION OPERATIONS (RC)
Charles E. Null, Jr. - District Manager
Terry L. Coblentz - Soil Conservation Engineering Technician
Melissa S. Edmonds - Soil Conservation Associate
Matthew D. McMahon - Soil Conservation Planner
Mike Scheffel – Soil Conservation Planner
Noah L. Schaeffer - Soil Conservation Associate
Samantha Spencer – Soil Conservation Technician
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (USDA)
NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION SERVICE (NRCS)
Eric N. Hines - District Conservationist
Lori A. Ashbaugh - Soil Conservation Technician
Website address:
www.carrollsoil.com
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