Lafayette County farms make progress on runoff, soil erosion reduction
The Lafayette Ag Stewardship Alliance is making significant progress on studying how non-traditional farming methods reduce and prevent phosphorus runoff and soil erosion.
According to a press release from the Dairy Business Association, LASA analyzed data from their own members to estimate the environmental impact of progressive farming methods, including no-till, strip-till and cover crops, compared to conventional methods. Their findings showed that farmers practicing no-till and strip-till may reduce phosphorus runoff by 53% and soil erosion by 59%.
Reducing and preventing phosphorus runoff is critical for maintaining the water quality of streams and lakes, where the runoff causes algae to grow, leading to waterway degradation. One pound of phosphorus can grow 500 pounds of algae, the press release said.
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Machine shop gets Greenfield ZBA approval to operate on Hope Street
The Greenfield Recorder’s lower level distribution area at 14 Hope St. in Greenfield. Having received the necessary permits, Shaft Current Solutions plans to buy the building to operate a high-end machine shop. STAFF PHOTO/PAUL FRANZ
The Greenfield Recorder’s rear loading dock at 14 Hope St. in Greenfield. Having received the necessary permits, Shaft Current Solutions plans to buy the building to operate a high-end machine shop. STAFF PHOTO/PAUL FRANZ
The Greenfield Recorder, as seen from Hope Street. Having received the necessary permits, Shaft Current Solutions plans to buy the building to operate a high-end machine shop. STAFF PHOTO/PAUL FRANZ