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  2903 Gary Drive 
  Plymouth, IN 46563 
  (574) 936-2024 ext. 4 
  info@stjosephswcd.org 

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    No Till Gardening
Taking what we know of large scale production to your home garden.
    http://learn.eartheasy.com/2009/01/no-till-gardeni
    • Mar 9, 2017
    • 3 min

    No Till Gardening Taking what we know of large scale production to your home garden.

    If you’re a gardener, then you know that getting your space ready for planting is the most strenuous task. Traditionally, gardeners will dig or turn over the top layer of soil before planting to get rid of weeds, and make it easier to plant crops. This also speeds up the decomposition of crop residue, weeds and other organic matter. We know there is a complex, symbiotic relationship that exists between the soil surface and the underlying micro-organisms, which contributes to
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    2016 Conservation Cropping Systems to Improve Soil Health 
Applications Now Available
    St. Joseph County SWCD
    • Sep 21, 2016
    • 3 min

    2016 Conservation Cropping Systems to Improve Soil Health Applications Now Available

    The St. Joseph County Soil and Water Conservation District is working to improve water quality by promoting and providing cost share for practices in the conservation cropping system (no-till, cover crops, nutrient management, and filter strips). The goal of this program is to encourage producers to utilize all aspects of the cropping system which will increase soil health and improve water quality. The SWCD will cost share practice acres as follows: No-till - $15.00/ acre (m
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    2016 Conservation Cropping Systems to Improve Soil Health 
Applications Now Available
    St. Joseph County SWCD
    • Mar 28, 2016
    • 2 min

    2016 Conservation Cropping Systems to Improve Soil Health Applications Now Available

    The St. Joseph County Soil and Water Conservation District is working to improve water quality by promoting and providing cost share for practices in the conservation cropping system (no-till, cover crops, nutrient management, and filter strips). The goal of this program is to encourage producers to utilize all aspects of the cropping system which will increase soil health and improve water quality. The SWCD will cost share practice acres as follows: No-till - $15.00/ acre (m
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    St. Joseph County Soil & Water Conservation District Plymouth Service Center 2903 Gary Drive, Plymouth, IN 46563 Phone: 574-936-2024 Ext. 4 Fax: 855-496-7861. Please direct comments or concerns to info@stjosephswcd.org or call 574-936-2024 Ext 4.

    © 6 March 2013 ~ St. Joseph County SWCD The St. Joseph County SWCD and USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer. Refer to our Civil Rights Statement page for details.

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