Introduction

Soil erosion is a gradual process that occurs when the actions of water, wind, and other factors eat away and wear down the land, causing the soil to deteriorate or disappear completely. Soil deterioration and low quality of water due to erosion and run off has often become a severe problem around the world. Many times the problems become so severe that the land can no longer be cultivated and is abandoned. The key to minimizing soil erosion and saving the farm lands is the farmer. Ultimately, farmers are the ones who must reduce the level at which erosion sediments are dislodged from their cropland. This program will discuss the erosion process, its effects on crops and the environment, and the Best Management Practices (BMPs) that can be implemented to limit or contain soil movement from the land.

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