Want to do your part to keep our watershed beautiful and healthy? Here you will find tips on becoming a proud steward of the Deerfield River watershed.
Agriculture and Forestry
- MassWoods: information and options for when you want to sell your timber and to plan the future of your property
- The Franklin Land Trust helps farmers and other landowners put their land in preservation from development.
- Visit the Red Gate Farm in Buckland to learn about life on the farm and for their great environmental programs!
- Tips for environmentally-safe agriculture
- Integrated pest management
- Help for farmers: Massachusetts Natural Resources Conservation Service
- Model Aquifer Protection Bylaw for Agricultural Preservation District
- Agricultural Best Management Practices: Lots of good information at this New England Region Water Quality Program site
More tips to come in the future!