As you can quickly judge, these are long term commitments on the part of CTIC and agriculture. Scientists and many experts estimate that these four practices alone can reduce non-point source pollution by as much as 80 percent. The obvious answer is that it is a win-win, everyone benefits. First, better soil . Second, cleaner water .
Water is probably the most important resource used by agriculture.
It is our desire to not only be efficient with our production, but to insure that the valuable resources we need to stay in business are protected and available for generations to come. Clean water is high on our list of priorities. Third, increased profitability . The financial hardships faced by many farmers are very real. While farmers are not able to increase their prices, they can, in some instances, control costs by becoming more efficient.