2.1. Cropland Specifications - Farming of this land with the specified crop by location and parcel as set forth in thisRFB. - Proper stewardship of the land is expected to be performed throughout the lease by the Tenant. This includes, but is not limited to, the removal of rocks, debris, and downed trees. - Complete records of nutrient management (fertilizer and chemical use) and pest management must be recorded and available upon public request. - No neonicotinoid treated seed (active ingredients acetamiprid, clothianidin, imidacloprid, thiamethoxam) may be used in the treated seed application or as a spray. Photo of one seed tag bag must be provided via email to County Natural Resource Coordinator to validate prior toplanting. - The Tenant must have conversation with County Natural Resource Coordinator prior to planting season. The land may not be placed in set aside or any other like programs. - The County may hold an archery deer harvest in the fall to help control the deer population at each park. Farming activities may still occur during this time, County will notify Tenant inadvance. - The County in partnership with the Tenant may participate in a cover crop program. Cover crops (oats or wheat) will be installed by Tenant or a private contractor at times agreed upon by theCounty. - Corn, cover crop (oats, rye or other suitable crop agreed upon by County, Washington Conservation District (WCD) and Tenant can be installed in the spring, summer. It is up to the Tenant to check with their crop insurance entity to make sure cover crops are acceptable. WCD can provide a USDA cover crop guidance sheet if needed. - Application of fertilizer, lime or animal manure may be applied with guidance from soil samples taken by the Tenant, third party agronomist or WCD (reports included in Appendix C). Human waste applications are not allowed.
