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Are you on a farm that is quickly losing its topsoil to erosion?
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∙ 12y ago
No, we usually lose very little, thank you.
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If you work on a farm that is quickly losing its topsoil to erosion how can this be stopped?
It depends on where you are. In the US, your first step should be to sit down with the farm operator or owner to try to identify problem areas such as steep slopes, poor agronomic practices, or lack of soil cover. If the farmer isn't willing to listen, you can go to your local USDA Farm Services Agency and tell them about the situation. They may be able to help educate the farmer as to the importance of erosion mitigation. They can even withhold USDA financial services (which many farmers depend on) until he complies. Unfortunately, the US does not have any laws to enforce compliance, so if these two methods don't help, there is probably nothing you can do.
Is Mass wasting severe farm land erosion?
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Which area is likely to be affected by soil erosion?
Farm land.
What are dangers of erosion?
Erosion does have its dangers. Loss of topsoil leads to reduced soil fertility (which in turn can lead to food shortage, which is potentially very dangerous). Also, erosion of land can lead to the collapse of buildings that are built on that land.
What can farmers do to reduce or stop soil erosion?
have permanent plants or trees growing on their farm
On a farm that is quickly losing its topsoil to erosion what are the possible problems to identify and correct?
Fields are left unprotected in the wind Fields are left unplanted for several weeks There are steep hillsides
How does the use of a wind barrier reduce erosion on a farm?
The main agents of soil erosion are wind, water, and tillage. A wind barrier keeps topsoil from blowing away
If you work on a farm that is quickly losing its topsoil to erosion how can this be stopped?
It depends on where you are. In the US, your first step should be to sit down with the farm operator or owner to try to identify problem areas such as steep slopes, poor agronomic practices, or lack of soil cover. If the farmer isn't willing to listen, you can go to your local USDA Farm Services Agency and tell them about the situation. They may be able to help educate the farmer as to the importance of erosion mitigation. They can even withhold USDA financial services (which many farmers depend on) until he complies. Unfortunately, the US does not have any laws to enforce compliance, so if these two methods don't help, there is probably nothing you can do.
How do farmers maintain their soil?
The farmers can protect their farms from the effects of wind erosion by planting more trees or plants so that the wind will not affect the farm of the farmers
What measures could be taken on a farm to ensure that topsoil remains renewable?
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How do yo plant in your farm in Free Realms?
you have to have topsoil on your farm then click on it then click for the seed u want then water it then wait...
Why is erosion a problem for farmers?
Erosion is a problem for farmers because it decreases the fertility of soil. If severe enough, it can also create dangerous "washouts" which can damge farm equipment and injure livestock and/or people. One of the biggest problems is simply the issue of how to replace the lost soil. It takes about 10,000 years for nature to create one inch of good topsoil.
How can erosoin on a farm be reduced?
Surrrounding the erosion with trees will in the highest degree help reduce the erosion.
Where would loam topsoil most likely found?
A garden or farm is where a person would most likely find loam topsoil. It retains water and nutrients very well.
What kind of erosion might a line of trees next to a farm field help solve?
Wind erosion.
How does ploughing across a slope of a hill help retain the soil in farm fields?
Plowing across the slope minimizes erosion by inhibiting water's ability to run down the slope. Plowing in the direction of the slope creates channels that water runs down, carrying the valuable topsoil with it.
Which area is likely to be affected by soil erosion?
Farm land.
