Soil Erosion Assessment Tool
This Soil Erosion Assessment Tool helps growers assess erosion in fields. Fill it in by hand and keep it with your farm records for later seasons.
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What is on this checklist
- Field and slope notes
- Rill or gully signs
- Sediment at field edges
- Residue cover on the surface
- Waterway condition
- Crop cover timing
- Practices in place
- Practices to add
How to use this checklist
Fill in the farm, date and your name, then walk the job with the sheet in hand. A habit of five minutes on this list tends to catch small problems early.
Where to check the details
This sheet is a general template, so confirm specifics with your own manuals, labels and local rules. For current official guidance, start with USDA NRCS and eXtension.
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