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No. Why? Because it's just as ridiculous a question as asking whether farmers and ranchers should be taxed for the dust they make when they are doing agricultural activities, or fined for their cows producing too much gas. Putting more pressure on farmers and ranchers to spend more money is a recipe for disaster, because they aren't getting much money from farming and ranching in the first place.
A farmer or rancher cannot stop runoff from happening because it will always happen according to the shape of the land. It's like asking them to spend more money to flatten the landscape so that they don't have runoff, which is completely ludicrous. Most farmers and ranchers are being careful about lessening runoff into bodies of water, and doing as much as they can to prevent such a thing. But it will only work if Mother Nature is willing to co-operate, which, in 9 times out of 10 she usually has other ideas.
If you want to charge farmers and ranchers for run-off, fine. But remember, that's a really good way of making them go out of business and thus create less food for a growing population.
What else can I help you with?
What are the ways to prevent eutrophication?
Eutrophication poses a problem not only to ecosystems, but to humans as well. Reducing eutrophication should be a key concern when considering future policy, and a sustainable solution for everyone, including farmers and ranchers, seems feasible. While eutrophication does pose problems, humans should be aware that natural runoff (which causes algal blooms in the wild) is common in ecosystems and should thus not reverse nutrient concentrations beyond normal levels.
Why should farmers use organic fertilizers in their crops?
Farmers should use organic fertilizers because they are derived from natural sources, such as compost and manure, which help improve soil fertility and structure. Organic fertilizers also promote healthy microbial activity in the soil, reduce chemical runoff into water sources, and help sustain the long-term health of the ecosystem.
What is snowmelt runoff?
Runoff is water that flows over the ground surface. Snowmelt runoff is runoff from melting snow.
Glacial runoff and what else provides water to the large rivers of India?
Runoff from rain and runoff from melting snow (which is NOT the same as glacial runoff).
What are the human impacts on surface runoff?
Urbanization increases surface runoff, by creating more impervious surfaces such as pavement and buildings, that do not allow percolation of the water down through the soil to the aquifer. It is instead forced directly into streams or storm water runoff drains, where erosion and siltation can be major problems, even when flooding is not. Increased runoff reduces groundwater recharge, thus lowering the water table and making droughts worse, especially for farmers and others who depend on water wells.
What is the reason that farmers contour plow?
Farmers contour plow to prevent soil erosion on hilly or sloping land. By plowing perpendicular to the slope, it helps slow down water runoff and reduces soil loss. Contour plowing can also help to conserve moisture and improve crop yields.
Use runoff in a sentence?
New construction allowed runoff from hillsides which flooded basements in nearby homes.Runoff naturally seeks a path of least resistance.Continual runoff can undermine hills, leading to mudslides and ground failures.
Why do farmers practice terraced farming?
Farmers practice terraced farming to prevent soil erosion on hilly slopes by reducing water runoff and promoting water retention. Terraces help to manage water flow, allowing for better irrigation and preventing loss of topsoil. Additionally, terraced farming creates better growing conditions for crops by providing flat land for planting.
What is construction runoff?
runoff caused by construction working
Does the causes of acid rain include runoff from cars?
acid rain comes from chemicals in the clouds, not runoff there is no "car runoff" runoff is from the slanted ground into water bodies
That water that moves across Earths surface after rainfall is called what?
runoff
What are the different stromwater runoff problems facing Arizona?
There are no stromwatrer runoff problems in Arizona, but there are stormwater runoff problems
