Bennington County Conservation District

Eligibility Day event for farmers, Aug 13, 12-5 PM at Arlington Common, VT. Info on USDA assistance programs. QR code for details.

Eligibility Day at the Arlington Common

Are you applying to assisance programs with the USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) or other NRCS programs such as EQIP (Environmental Quality Incentives Program) or CSA (Conservation Stewardship Program…

Workshop on "Edible Riparian Forest Buffers" on 8th August, 10:00-12:00. Learn to protect rivers and lands. RSVP info included.

Edible Riparian Forest Buffer Workshop

Join us for an in‑depth workshop exploring how edible riparian forest buffers—the vegetative buffer that protects a waterway from erosion and runoff—can transform your farm.

Intensive Silvopasture Workshop

Date: Monday, August 5, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Location: Horned Lark Farm (Click for Location)

Flyer for a free six-session course "Secure Your Farm’s Future" for farmers. Dates: Jan 31-Feb 1 in Vermont. Limited spots.

Secure Your Farm's Future Course Session Six

Duration: 6 classes, each 3 hours (with snacks and beverages provided, please bring a lunch)

Introducing the Bennington Veteran Incubator Farm event on January 18, 2025, training veterans in farming.

Introducing the Bennington Veterans Incubator Farm: January 18, 2025

Be Part of Something Groundbreaking: The Bennington Veterans Incubator Farm Launch!

Working Lands Climate Corps - Apply by August 5th

We are thrilled to officially be accepting applications for young adults to participate as Members in our 1-year Conservation Career Workforce Development Program, as part of the Working Lands Climate…

This is a poster for an event on stormwater management by Bennington County Conservation District, scheduled for August 11th, including a QR code for registration.

Community Resilience Symposium: Stormwater

As many of you are undoubtedly aware, our community suffered a horrible loss this past week. June Cooper, daughter of Jonothan and Kate Cooper of Pownal drowned while attending a summer camp at Lake…

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Natural Resources

We value diverse native plant and animal populations. Healthy river systems in dynamic equilibrium with the lands they drain. Large and resilient blocks of forest land. Water and air free of…

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Rural Livelihoods

Agriculture, forestry, and outdoor recreation employ many of our families and friends, and have all contributed to producing the Bennington County landscape we feel at home in. BCCD works to preserve…

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Education & Outreach

We would like to be your “go to” organization for conservation questions! And we try to share with you some of the latest information on a variety of conservation topics and grant opportunities…