The two land-grant institutions of South Carolina, Clemson University and SC State University, have partnered on AMPSC, a project funded by the USDA-NRCS. This project provides producers with monetary incentives and technical support to encourage the adoption of conservation practices and to expand market opportunities. These are designed to improve and protect natural resources on agricultural or forest lands and are based upon the principles and standards established by the NRCS.
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Why AMPSC?
The goal of this South Carolina project is to increase the acreage and number of farmers using cover crops, prescribed grazing, reduced tillage, and other conservation practices that will enhance soil health, resiliency, and productivity to support and improve farming and foresting communities across the state.
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How Does This Project Work?
AMPSC is providing ongoing technical and financial support to farmers to facilitate the adoption of NRCS conservation practices. This project focuses on four commodities: peanuts, leafy greens, forages for beef cattle, and forest products. A support team of field associates, researchers, and technicians are working with participants to implement NRCS conservation practices and monitor changes associated with these practices. A market development team is also working with producers to explore new markets for the resulting commodities.
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What Are Some Of The Project Features?
Advancing Markets for Producers in South Carolina is a sprawling project with numerous components. From our committed participants to our amazing staff, from forest to farm and from field to laboratory, AMPSC's many moving pieces all work in tandem toward a shared goal - increasing South Carolina's usage of NRCS conservation practices.
The "Project Features" page highlights different parts of the project to create a better understanding of this ambitious initiative.
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