Farm Management Procedures • Recycles waste • Rebuilds soils • Reduces toxic chemical usage • Does not use genetically modified seeds or plants
Soil Management Practices • Prevent/Controls erosion • Protects water sources • Fertilization practices based on crop requirements and soil characteristics • Minimal reliance on synthetic chemicals • Use of recycled compost, organic soil conditioners and other natural
nutrient sources • Use
of vegetative ground cover and crop rotation to decrease pest and weeds
Environmental Conservation • Carbon sequestering • Soil fertility • Integrated pest management • Environmental Impact Studies on major projects (e.g. felling forest) • Planting
programs to maintain existing bio-systems and natural biodiversity
Water Conservation • Water conservation • Proper treatment and monitoring of wastewater • Containment areas for tail water runoff • Proper
treatment of all animal waste to prevent pollution and contamination
Natural Ecosystems • Identification of ecosystems, both aquatic and terrestrial • Plan for protection and conservation • Demonstration
of restoration/reforestation through conservation programs
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