The mission of the Mifflin County Conservation District is to conserve the county’s natural resources through coordinated and professional guidance, technical assistance, and education to the landowners, public agencies, and residents of Mifflin County.
NEWS
Within the last few weeks, there has been an increase in reported cases of tick bites. In an effort to promote wellness and to reduce the number of cases, the following information is being offered to keep you safe while at work and during your leisure time.
Lyme disease is spread through the bite of infected ticks. The black-legged tick (or deer tick) spreads the disease in the northeastern United States. These ticks are usually found in wooded areas and have complex life cycles. More information regarding Lyme disease is available in this brochure titled "Lyme Disease: A Public Information Guide."
Most humans are infected through the bites of immature ticks called nymphs. Nymphs are tiny, less than 2 mm, and are difficult to see. Adult ticks can also transmit Lyme disease bacteria, but they are larger and more likely to be discovered and removed before they transmit the bacteria.
For those who were unable to attend the Manure Mangement Manual Workshops in March...
The District is offering to meet with individuals or small groups to provide FREE guidance in completing these MANDATORY manure management plans. Please email or call us (717-248-4695) with any questions or to arrange a time to meet with one of our manure managment plan experts.
** PA DEP revisions to the Manure Managment Plan and the newManure Management Plan Workbook are now available at: PA DEP Manure Management
Penn State Cooperative Extension has started an online software tool called PaOneStop that allows farmers to map their operations and assist with compliance on nutrient management and nutrient balance sheet regulations. PaOneStop can assist agricultural producers with field mapping, nutrient management and Erosion and Sedimentation Planning. The site displays recent satellite photos to view recent practices that are being implemented on the farm.The PaOneStop program is free of charge and does not require users to add new software. After registering, users can map their operations and produce hardcopy maps necessary for regulatory compliance. The system has aerial maps, NRCS soil maps and tools to help determine setbacks and boundaries.
How to use PAOneStop:
Online, go to www.paonestop.orgThe software program is made to run on the Mozilla Firefox Web Browser.
Click on: Get Firefox Now for a free download if this is not currently on your system.
Click on: Click here to visit the site.You will be asked to create your own user name and password.
Click on: Create a New Farm.Click on: Edit FarmEnter the address of the farm.
Click on: Locate Farm Address on the Map.
Click on: Satellite at the top of the map for an actual detailed overhead view of the farm.
The District held another successful annual tree sale in 2012! All leftover items have been sold. Thanks to everyone who purchased items or helped with the sale. Details for the 2013 Tree Sale shuld be available early next year.
**Request for Proposals (RFP) for the DESIGN & PERMITTING of Hungry Run Stream Restoration & Stormwater Mitigation Project**
**CLOSED** MCCD is now accepting proposals for the DESIGN PHASE of the Hungry Run Stream Restoration & Stormwater Mitigation Project. Proposals are due April 4, 2012. Please click here or on the "Projects" folder to view & print the RFP proposal documents.
Agricultural businesses and pesticide applicators in 20 counties will be able to dispose of unwanted pesticides safely and easily in 2012 through the Department of Agriculture’s CHEMSWEEP program.
CHEMSWEEP is offered in different counties each year. In 2012 it will be offered in Armstrong, Bucks, Cambria, Centre, Chester, Clarion, Dauphin, Forest, Fulton, Indiana, Lancaster, Lebanon, Lycoming, Mifflin, Philadelphia, Susquehanna, Tioga, Venango, Wayne and Wyoming counties.
For the full press release and registration information, please visit: CHEMSWEEP press release
Thanks to someone from a cooperating agency, the MCCD would like to make the public aware of an interesting website that provides climate and weather data at the county level. Not only can weather related data be found for PA, but also for other regions of the United States. Please visit the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture Weather Center for more information, or to view information about PA counties, click on the following link: http://wwwagwx.ca.uky.edu/panowwx.2.html .
Penn State researchers have developed a website http://stinkbug-info.org/ that's expected to help explain the behaviors and biology of the brown marmorated stink bug. Homeowners, growers, and nursery operators are invited to participate in this "citizen science" funded by the state Agriculture Department. People can add details about the stink bug population around them, what plants the pests are eating, and estimate how much damage the bugs are doing. It is hoped that this tool can provide a snapshot of where people see the bug and when. Then we can interpret that to help predict which crops are at risk and when. Although it has been about 20 years since brown marmorated stink bugs were first reported in the state, last summer was really the first time they became a widespread danger to crops. Populations are expected to increase again this year.
The 2012 Mifflin-Juniata Envirthon will be held Friday, May 11, 2012. Stay tuned for results from this year's competition....
The 2011 Winning Envirothon Team for Mifflin County was the Belleville Mennonite School Team!
If you are a teacher and are interested in forming a team for next year or have questions, please contact us.
The Mifflin County Conservation District Board of Directors has regularly scheduled meetings. The meetings are open to the public. The meetings are held in the Mifflin County Conservation District Office and the schedule for 2012 is as follows: January 17th at 10:00am; February 21st at 10:00am; March 20th at 10:00am; April 17th at 7:30pm; May 15th at 7:30pm; June 19th at 7:30pm; July 17th at 7:30pm; August 21st at 7:30pm; September 18th at 7:30pm; October 16th at 7:30pm; November 20th at 10:00am
Within the last few weeks, there has been an increase in reported cases of tick bites. In an effort to promote wellness and to reduce the number of cases, the following information is being offered to keep you safe while at work and during your leisure time.
The District is offering to meet with individuals or small groups to provide FREE guidance in completing these MANDATORY manure management plans. Please 
Penn State Cooperative Extension has started an online software tool called PaOneStop that allows farmers to map their operations and assist with compliance on nutrient management and nutrient balance sheet regulations. PaOneStop can assist agricultural producers with field mapping, nutrient management and Erosion and Sedimentation Planning. The site displays recent satellite photos to view recent practices that are being implemented on the farm.The PaOneStop program is free of charge and does not require users to add new software. After registering, users can map their operations and produce hardcopy maps necessary for regulatory compliance. The system has aerial maps, NRCS soil maps and tools to help determine setbacks and boundaries.
The District held another successful annual tree sale in 2012! All leftover items have been sold. Thanks to everyone who purchased items or helped with the sale. Details for the 2013 Tree Sale shuld be available early next year. 
**CLOSED** MCCD is now accepting proposals for the DESIGN PHASE of the Hungry Run Stream Restoration & Stormwater Mitigation Project. Proposals are due April 4, 2012. Please click 
Agricultural businesses and pesticide applicators in 20 counties will be able to dispose of unwanted pesticides safely and easily in 2012 through the Department of Agriculture’s CHEMSWEEP program
Thanks to someone from a cooperating agency, the MCCD would like to make the public aware of an interesting website that provides climate and weather data at the county level. Not only can weather related data be found for PA, but also for other regions of the United States. Please visit the 
Penn State researchers have developed a website 
The 2011 Winning Envirothon Team for Mifflin County was the Belleville Mennonite School Team!
