Help reduce soil erosion by implementing multiple rows of trees to protect agricultural lands or a single row of trees/shrubs to reduce wind speed.

Planting trees on marginal lands has numerous benefits for your farm such as reducing soil erosion.

Widening buffers by planting trees or shrubs in agricultural fields adjacent to surface water sources helps improve water quality and flood mitigation while also providing habitat for wildlife.

Help improve water/soil quality and biodiversity by implementing plants that support pollinators or plant native perennials that are strategically integrated into row crop fields.

Wetlands, such as marshes and swamps, occur naturally and can be constructed in areas with suitable moisture conditions to improve water quality, reduce flooding, and provide important habitat.

Planting native grasses and wildflowers helps create and restore grassland ecosystems, improves soil health, supports biodiversity, and provides essential habitat for pollinators and wildlife.

Installing eavestroughing and downspouts to divert clean roof runoff away from animal yards and manure storage areas, helping to reduce contamination, improve water quality, and minimize runoff.

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