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Watch our short videos to learn about the benefits of conservation practices directly from the farmers, ranchers, and forestland owners applying them. To explore different types of conservation practices, pick a video to watch below or view the whole playlist in alphabetical order.
If you are interested in learning more about installing conservation practices on your land, reach out to your local service center.
Explore all our different conservation methods used by producers around the country. You can filter the results by one or more types of conservation concern.
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Agricultural Waste Treatment
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Amendments of Treatment of Ag Waste is the addition of chemical or biological additives to manure, process wastewater, contaminated storm water runoff, or other wastes to reduce adverse effects.
Underground Outlet
1 minute
An underground outlet is a conduit or system of conduits installed beneath the ground surface to convey surface water to a suitable outlet.
Silvopasture
1 minute
Silvopasture establishment involves establishing a combination of trees and compatible forages on the same acreage.
Pest Management System
1 minute
A Pest Management Conservation System is a system that combines an Integrated Pest Management decision making process with natural resource conservation to address pest and environmental impacts.
Irrigation System, Surface
1 minute
Irrigation System, Surface, is a system that delivers irrigation water by surface means, such as furrows, borders, and contour levees.
Forest Trails and Landings
1 minute
Forest trails and landings are installed and maintained for infrequent access to conduct management activities such as forest stand improvement, pruning, fire suppression, harvesting forest products.
Filter Strip
1 minute
A filter strip is an area of vegetation established for removing sediment, organic material, and other pollutants from runoff and wastewater.
Early Successional Habitat
1 minute
Early successional habitat development and management involves manipulating a stand of plants to create and maintain early successional attributes that benefit desired wildlife or natural communities.
Aquatic Organism Passage
1 minute
Aquatic Organism Passage is the modification or removal of barriers that restrict or impede movement of aquatic organisms.