Protecting Kentucky’s Natural Resources
Farmers Help Sustain The Land That Sustains Us.
Farmers don’t just work the land.
They protect the land and secure our future.
Generation after generation, farmers understand that if we take care of the soil, the water, and the environment, it will take care of us. That’s why conservation is a principle farmers put into practice every day. Our farmers are committed to long-term sustainability, using science and stewardship to preserve natural resources for all of us.
Water Quality
Clean water matters on the farm and beyond. From buffer zones to managed waterways, farmers use proven techniques to keep streams and rivers clean for people, livestock, and wildlife.
Conservation Tillage
Many farms in Kentucky practice no-till farming, methods that disturb the soil less, conserve moisture, and help the land stay productive for years to come.
Soil Health
Healthy soil is the foundation of every successful farm. Kentucky farmers enhance the soil through crop rotation, cover crops, and organic matter that naturally protects against erosion and boosts productivity.
Nutrient Management
Applying the right nutrients at the right time reduces waste and protects the environment. Kentucky farmers follow nutrient management plans that balance productivity with precision.
Caring for the land, so it can care for us.
Kentucky farmers know they’re growing more than just crops.
By protecting the soil, preserving water, and using resources wisely, they’re making sure the land is productive for future generations. Because when the land thrives, so does our food and our families.
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