Backyard Conservation Series

Just as they do on the farm, conservation practices on nonagricultural land can help increase food and shelter for birds and other wildlife, control soil erosion, reduce sediment in waterways, conserve water and improve water quality, inspire a stewardship ethic, and beautify the landscape.

"Backyard Conservation" shows you how conservation practices that have been helping farmers conserve and improve natural resources on agricultural land across the country can be adapted for use around your home. These practices help the environment and can make your yard more attractive and enjoyable. Most backyard conservation practices are easy to use. America's farmers and ranchers have been using these practices successfully for decades.

The everyday decisions we make at home greatly affect our environment.  Increased urbanization means more impervious surfaces and runoff and less wildlife habitat. Our water, soil, air, and wildlife depend on us for their protection and adopting conservation practices is one important way in which we can preserve the environment for future generations.

 

With spring working hard to make it's debut, we will target the following topics over the next month.

Backyard Ponds
Backyard Wetland
Composting
Cover Crops
Mulching
Nutrient Management
Pest Management
Rain Garden
Terracing
Tree Planting
Water Conservation
Wildlife Habitat  

Information was gathered from Natural Resources Conservation Services (NRCS)