The following paper from American Farmland Trust (AFT) advocates for promoting the voluntary implementation of Conservation Cropping Systems (CCS) to improve agricultural soils as the first line of defense to protect water quality as Illinois implements its Nutrient Loss Reduction Strategy (NLRS).
Publications
Conservation Cropping Systems: An Impactful Long-term Strategy for Achieving Illinois’ Nutrient Loss Reduction Strategy Goals
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Author
Ann Sorensen, Mike Baise, Jen Filipiak
Publisher
DeKalb, IL: American Farmland Trust
Page Numbers
32
Publication Date
April 04, 2016
Publication Type
Reports and Guides
State
Illinois
Keywords
Conservation Policies and Programs, Environmental Issues
