Source Water Protection Activity Guide

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Conservation Crop Rotation

Protection Activity: Best Management Practices

Crop rotation involves growing crops in a recurring sequence on the same field and can result in numerous benefits for the crop and the environment. When implemented as part of a conservation management system, crop rotation helps to reduce erosion, protect water quality, improve water infiltration, improve soil richness, manage nutrient concentrations, improve irrigation efficiency, manage pests, provide food for livestock and wildlife, provide cover for wildlife, and maintain or improve agronomic yields.



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