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Conservation practices help celebrate Earth Day
An April view of cereal rye that was planted into corn stalks in the fall. (Photo courtesy of plantcovercrops.com)
Indiana’s state conservationist says Earth Day is an opportunity to educate the public that farmers utilize conservation practices that make a positive impact on the land and the environment.
Natural Resources Conservation Services Jane Hardisty says she hopes the public understands the role the land plays in where their food comes from and their ability to enjoy the land. “Indiana has good stewards doing their part to protect the land,” she says. “Our farmers are the very best.”
She tells Brownfield no-till and reduced tillage practices help reduce soil erosion by 75 percent. Hardisty says over 55 percent of Indiana’s cropland was left undisturbed during the winter months. “It’s always kind of neat to drive across Indiana and see green all year round,” she says. “It adds to the Earth Day theme. Our farmers are really doing their part in taking care of the land.”
Earth Day was first celebrated in 1970 and was created to raise public awareness about the environment.
AUDIO: Jane Hardisty, Indiana state conservationist
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