In this episode of Cow Talks, Steve Smith, Chief of Field Services at Florida’s Office of Agricultural Water Policy, joins host Marcelo Wallau to unpack the role of Best Management Practices (BMPs) in sustainable farming. They discuss how BMPs support both environmental protection and agricultural efficiency, the benefits of enrolling in the program, and how Florida producers can access cost-share opportunities and technical support. A must-listen for anyone involved in or curious about the future of integrated crop-livestock systems in the Southeast.

Florida BMP Manuals Where to access Best Management Practice (BMP) manuals for different commodities.

FDACS Office of Agricultural Water Policy (OAWP)General info, contact, and enrollment resources.

Basin Management Action Plans (BMAPs) Info on which regions are within BMAP boundaries and associated requirements.