Water quality benefits from agriculture's efforts to curb soil erosion, manage animal waste and agrichemical use, and adopt other practices that foster a sustainable agriculture. Wetland conservation is being integrated with the other conservation goals of farmers and ranchers. Soil erosion control has been a major accomplishment of our nation's farmers.
Soil quality is the foundation of agricultural productivity and land health.
Land use in the United States is incredibly diverse and dynamic and constantly changing the landscape.