Soil and water conservation

Gardener's know a mineral soil composed only of clay, silt, sand and gravel is fairly sterile, unretentive of water with poor soil fertility. [DETAILS]

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Believe it or not, there are a lot of interesting facts about healthy soil. These informative graphics provide a glimpse of just some of those secrets.

Regenerative agriculture takes sustainability a step further. Instead of merely decreasing the industry’s impact, regenerative agriculture seeks to have a net-zero or even net-positive impact (doing more good than bad) by regenerating soil health, supporting biodiversity, and restoring the ecologica

Mulching: Key Benefits and Techniques for Soil Health Mulching involves covering the soil with a material layer to enhance soil health, conserve moisture, and support crop growth. Benefits of Mulching: Moisture Conservation: Mulch reduces evaporation, ensuring consistent water supply for plants, especially in dry climates. Weed Suppression: Blocks sunlight, preventing weed growth and reducing competition for nutrients. Soil Temperature Regulation: Insulates soil, maintaining stable tempe...

The National Association of Conservation Districts Stewardship Week, an annual program since 1955, stands as one of the nation’s largest initiatives dedicated to promoting the conservation of natural resources. Occurring […]

Best Practices for Water Conservation in Permaculture Farming In the age of water scarcity and climate change accentuation, where deliberate water conservation is becoming significant for farmers worldwide, Permaculture farming, an integrated system of sustainable agriculture, is a toolbox of various techniques that minimize water usage while determining crop yields at the same time. Through the implementation of these approaches, permaculture farms save their surroundings from degradation…

Soil conservation