Strip Cropping

Example of Strip Cropping Strip cropping is a technique in which alternate strips of different crops are planted in the same field. There are three main types of this BMP: contour strip cropping, field strip cropping, and buffer strip cropping. This BMP is used to control both wind and water erosion. If the strips are planted along the contour, water damage can be minimized; in dry regions, if the strips are planted crosswise to the contour, wind damage is also minimized.

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