Explanation should include
- conservation tillage
- no-till
- ridge-till
- mulch-till
- strip-till
- cover crops, green manures, and mulches
- crop rotations
- multiple cropping systems
- contour farming
- strip farming
- terrace farming
- grass waterways
- diversion structures
- agricultural best management and sustainability practices.
Process/Skill Questions:
- How can multiple cropping systems be used to conserve soil?
- What crops can be used in multiple cropping systems?
- How do no-till systems improve soil retention, fertility, and overall soil health?