The Scientific and Technical Advisory Committee (STAC) of the Chesapeake Bay Program (CBP), in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service, and the Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service, Mid-Atlantic Water Quality Program, convened a forum on innovation in agricultural conservation on May 5-6, 2003. Leading experts on various aspects of agricultural nutrient pollution control from the Bay region and beyond discussed current, merging, and future practices, technologies, and policies that can help to achieve needed nutrient reduction goals within a sustainable agricultural system. Twenty-eight speakers and discussion leaders provided their vision for innovation, while discussion among scientist, engineers, economists, and practitioners broadened and diversified the issue. The forum included factors that influence the adoption of innovation and policies and approaches to implementing innovation. The white paper that was produced based on the workshop discussions identifies emerging, science-based practices, programs, and policies that can be implemented within three years as well as develop efforts that will aid nutrient reduction within a 10-year timeframe, including the research and education necessary for the implementation.

Workshop Purpose Statement
Workshop Agenda
Speaker Biographies

Innovation in Agricultural Conservation for the Chesapeake Bay White Paper
White Paper Summary Page


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