Kentucky Agriculture Water Quality Act

The Kentucky Agriculture Water Quality Act protects surface and groundwater resources from pollution from agriculture and silviculture activities. The act affects all landowners with 10 or more contiguous acres who conduct agriculture and silviculture operations on their land. Kentucky farmers can show their commitment to stewardship by developing and implementing a Kentucky Agriculture Water Quality Plan.

Our resources can help farmers assess their operation and identify best management practices to include in their Kentucky Agriculture Water Quality Plan.

Assistance to implement the plan can be obtained by contacting your local Conservation District Office or your local Cooperative Extension Service Office.

Kentucky Agricultural Water Quality Act Resources

If you have questions regarding the Kentucky Agriculture Water Quality Plan, contact:

Amanda Gumbert
Extension Specialist for Water Quality
University of Kentucky
N-106K Agricultural Science Ctr. North
Lexington, KY 40546-0091
amanda.gumbert@uky.edu

Calculators and Tools

These calculators and tools are provided for landowners and farmers to assist with their planning needs. If you know of another calculator or tool that would be useful to others, please let us know.

If you have a comment, suggestion or concern about the Nutrient Management Calculator, email lee.moser@uky.edu or call 859-218-4327. Please note that you must enable macros after you download the tool.

Worksheet 1 – Estimating Nutrients Generated

Worksheet 2 – Nutrient Balance

Worksheet 3 – Application Rates and Land Requirements