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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