Conservation

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NCGA has a strong conservation ethic and we believe that as good stewards of the land our members must maintain its productivity by retaining nutrients in the soil, reducing soil erosion and managing crop inputs.

• Recent NCGA Articles on Conservation

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• Summary

  NCGA members are concerned with the health and well-being of American citizens and are mindful of the need to balance environmental stewardship with the need for a long-term, dependable food supply and the necessity for long-term profitability in farming. NCGA members take responsibility for their farming activities and do so with a keen eye towards conservation, productivity and marketing. It is for these reasons that NCGA supports voluntary, locally led, incentive-based programs which...

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• Sustainability

  Sustainability is meeting the needs of the present while improving the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. NCGA is proud to be part of Field to Market: The Keystone Alliance for Sustainable Agriculture, a collaborative stakeholder group involving producers, agribusinesses, food and retail companies, and conservation organizations striving to develop a supply chain system for agricultural sustainability. Field to Market focuses on these specific, critical...

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• Water Quality and Use

  Throughout the years, corn growers have been affected by water issues. Today, issues such as hypoxia and the Clean Water Act abound in the news. When it comes to water quality and usage issues, information about the subjects can be difficult to find, and the sources can lack important information. You can find important research information and current topics on water issues by using the search function on our website. In this section, you will find interactive and informative...

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