Kings County

Kings Co. Soil and Crop Improvement Association   The Kings Co. Soil and Crop Improvement Association is centered around Sussex NB, but our member farms are scattered throughout Kings County.   We oversee the Kings Co. Agri-Conservation Club and work closely with the club in organizing field days and information sessions.   We host various events throughout the year including tillage and forage days, field tours, and a farm of the year dinner.	local forage day
We have the following equipment available to rent: 6 Row no-till corn planter.  $25/acre on a custom basis, no membership required.Contact: Kier Miller, 433-1383
Membership Fee:   Memberships are available for $25 per year. The fee is payable at the Annual General Meeting.
Board of Directors: Sheldon Moore          President              Matthew Beaman       Vice President               Frank Vanderlaan      Secretary Dwayne Perry*         Treasurer John Robinson Jr.      Director                    Don Bettle                Director                     Brian Earle               Director             Jim Boyd*                 Director           *provincial directors
The Kings Co. Agri-Conservation Club   The KCACC is one of five Agri-Environmental clubs administered by NBSCIA.  Our members are pro-active producers who are following environmentally friendly and sustainable farming practices where feasible.   We strongly suggest that all members complete an Environmental Farm Plan as a first step in becoming aware of beneficial management practices “BMP’s”.  Most members are also very interested in Nutrient Management.
The membership fee is $300.00 per year and the member must also belong to the NBSCIA.  Services provided by the club include:   GPS mapping of fields for acreages Manure and soil sample interpretation Assistance with completion of Environmental Farm Plans Nutrient Management Guidelines Assistance with funding applications and information on available funding Organization of workshops, information sessions and clinics Liaison with government and other organizations	canola grown by member
Several members have taken advantage of funding programs and have received financial assistance to implement various on farm Beneficial Management Practices and improvements.  Many members have also done various environmental projects on their own.   Projects include:   Improved or new manure storages Fencing of streams and riparian areas Improved fuel storages Barnyard runoff control Foam markers on pesticide sprayers Tile drainage New or improved wells Partnerships with Kennebecasis watershed restoration committee to fence watercourses, plant trees, and improve stream crossings.	fencing done by member