FORESTRY
SOIL SCIENCE
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Question
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Why would Farmer Joe use the conservation method of growing cover crops?
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Contour plowing
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Terracing
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To
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To prevent weeds from growing, add nutrients to soil, and
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Soil conservation practices are tools the farmer can use to prevent soil degradation and build organic matter. These practices include: crop rotation, reduced tillage, mulching, cover cropping and cross-slope farming.
Detailed explanation-2: -Maintaining a healthy, perennial plant cover. Mulching. Planting a cover crop – such as winter rye in vegetable gardens. Placing crushed stone, wood chips, and other similar materials in heavily used areas where vegetation is hard to establish and maintain. More items
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