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Permanent Vegetative Cover
Establishment or Improvement

PASTURE PLANTING…

planting grass and legumes to reduce soil erosion and improve production.

How it works:

Drill or broadcast adapted grass or legumes into a low-producing pasture of a steep, eroding cropland field.

How it helps:

• Heavy grass cover slows water flow, reducing soil erosion.
• Good pastures protect water quality by filtering runoff water and increasing infiltration.
• Lush pastures give cover and habitat for wildlife.
• As plants recycle and roots die, organic matter in the soil is improved.

Excerpts from “Conservation Choices”, a USDA – NRCS publication.

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Livingston County Soil and Water Conservation District
1100 Morton Parkway, Chillicothe, MO 64601
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