Uploaded April 2022 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Conservation cover is establishing and maintaining perennial vegetative cover to protect soil and water resources on land retired from agricultural production or other lands needing permanent protective cover that will not be used for forage production. This video explores how Darrell Kjerstad implemented this conservation practice on his farm in Quinn, South Dakota.
Major benefits of this practice include:
• Reduces soil erosion
• Improves water quality
• Increases plant diversity
• Improves soil health
• Enhances wildlife habitat
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.
Conservation cover is establishing and maintaining perennial vegetative cover to protect soil and water resources on land retired from agricultural production or other lands needing permanent protective cover that will not be used for forage production. This video explores how Darrell Kjerstad implemented this conservation practice on his farm in Quinn, South Dakota.
Major benefits of this practice include:
• Reduces soil erosion
• Improves water quality
• Increases plant diversity
• Improves soil health
• Enhances wildlife habitat
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.
