Uploaded August 2021 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
A diversion is an earthen channel that is installed across a slope with a supporting ridge on the downhill side. The primary purpose of a diversion is to direct excess water in a new direction for use or safe disposal. This video explores how Tyler and Trevor Houlden implemented this conservation practice on their 50-acre vegetable farm in of North Grafton, Massachusetts.
Major benefits of this practice include:
• Improves water conservation
• Reduces threat to groundwater
• Improves water management
• Decreases erosion
• Limits runoff
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.
A diversion is an earthen channel that is installed across a slope with a supporting ridge on the downhill side. The primary purpose of a diversion is to direct excess water in a new direction for use or safe disposal. This video explores how Tyler and Trevor Houlden implemented this conservation practice on their 50-acre vegetable farm in of North Grafton, Massachusetts.
Major benefits of this practice include:
• Improves water conservation
• Reduces threat to groundwater
• Improves water management
• Decreases erosion
• Limits runoff
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.
