Uploaded March 2022 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Access control is a temporary or permanent exclusion of animals, people, vehicles, and/or equipment from an area to benefit natural resources. This video explores how Forrest Pritchard implemented this conservation practice on his farm in Berryville, Virginia.
Major benefits of this practice include:
• Improves livestock health
• Reduces soil erosion
• Improves water quality
• Increases plant productivity
• Improves soil health
The Conservation at Work video series was created to increase producer awareness of common conservation practices and was filmed at various locations throughout the country. Because conservation plans are specific to the unique resource needs on each farm and also soil type, weather conditions, etc., these videos were designed to serve as a general guide to the benefits of soil and water conservation and landowners should contact their local USDA office for individual consultation.
Access control is a temporary or permanent exclusion of animals, people, vehicles, and/or equipment from an area to benefit natural resources. This video explores how Forrest Pritchard implemented this conservation practice on his farm in Berryville, Virginia.
Major benefits of this practice include:
• Improves livestock health
• Reduces soil erosion
• Improves water quality
• Increases plant productivity
• Improves soil health
The Conservation at Work video series was created to increase producer awareness of common conservation practices and was filmed at various locations throughout the country. Because conservation plans are specific to the unique resource needs on each farm and also soil type, weather conditions, etc., these videos were designed to serve as a general guide to the benefits of soil and water conservation and landowners should contact their local USDA office for individual consultation.
