Mid-Atlantic 4R Nutrient Stewardship Association

Mid-Atlantic 4R Nutrient Stewardship Association is a non-profit, tax-exempt corporate entity registered in SAM.gov, located in Bloomington, Illinois. The organization focuses on agricultural nutrient management and conservation practices, specifically addressing sustainable agricultural techniques that optimize nutrient use efficiency. While detailed background information is limited in the provided documentation, the organization appears dedicated to improving agricultural land management through strategic nutrient application and conservation strategies.

The organization has received federal grant awards primarily from the National Resources Conservation Service, with a notable prime federal grant award in September 2020 focused on nitrogen modeling, which was completed in March 2022. Mid-Atlantic 4R Nutrient Stewardship Association has also engaged in several significant sub-grant awards, working closely with partners like the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation and the University of Vermont. These sub-grants have concentrated on advancing agricultural nutrient management, particularly in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed. Specifically, their recent sub-grant work includes initiatives to utilize trusted agricultural advisors to improve nutrient management practices, with one project targeting improved nutrient management across 20,000 acres of agricultural lands. Another sub-grant with the University of Vermont involved developing training modules for farmers' trusted advisors, emphasizing knowledge transfer and best practices in nutrient stewardship, particularly in Pennsylvania.