Programs
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Agricultural Cost-Share Program
In 1984 the North Carolina Agriculture Cost Share Program was established to reduce non-point source pollution caused by agriculture.
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Community Conservation Assistance Program
Community Conservation Assistance Program consists of educational, technical and financial assistance provided to landowners by local soil and water conservation districts.
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Environmental Education Programs
Each year the Burke Soil & Water Conservation District sponsors educational programs for Burke County students in grades Kindergarten through 12 in an effort to inform students of the value of our natural resources.
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Environmental Quality Incentives Program
Environmental Quality Incentives Program is a voluntary conservation program that promotes agricultural production and environmental quality.
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No-Till Drill Rental Program
The drill is provided to raise the economic viability of small, limited resource, and/or minority owned/operated beef cattle farms.
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Voluntary Agricultural District Program
The purpose of the Voluntary Agricultural District Program is to encourage the voluntary preservation and protection of farmland from non-farm development. This is in recognition of the importance of agriculture to the economic and social life of the county.