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U.S. Department of Agriculture

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  1. Natural Resources, Conservation, Environment
  2. natural resource management
  3. natural resources conservation
  4. conservation practices
  5. agricultural conservation practice

Preferred term

agricultural conservation practice

Type

  • Topic

Definition

  • Information Methods which reduce soil erosion and retain soil moisture. Major conservation practices include conservation tillage, crop rotation, contour farming, strip cropping, terraces, diversions, and grassed waterways.

    Source: Agriculture Fact Book, USDA

    Type: Concept definition

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https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/277013

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