Conservation & Sustainability Flashcards
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Which cover crop practice best reduces soil erosion between growing seasons on a GAP-certified farm?
Answer: Planting winter rye or cereal crops
Winter rye and other cereal cover crops establish quickly to hold soil in place and reduce erosion during the off-season.
A farm's nutrient management plan should be based primarily on which of the following?
Answer: Soil and tissue test results
Soil and tissue test results provide the scientific basis for accurate nutrient applications, preventing over-application and reducing runoff risk.
What is the primary purpose of a riparian buffer on a GAP-certified farm?
Answer: Filtering runoff before it enters waterways
Riparian buffers are vegetated strips along waterways that filter sediment, nutrients, and pathogens from agricultural runoff.
Under GAP principles, integrated pest management (IPM) prioritizes which intervention first?
Answer: Biological and cultural controls before chemicals
IPM follows a hierarchy that begins with prevention and biological controls, using chemical pesticides only when other methods are insufficient.
Which water conservation technique is most efficient for irrigating vegetable crops under GAP standards?
Answer: Drip or micro-irrigation
Drip irrigation delivers water directly to the root zone, dramatically reducing evaporation and runoff compared to other methods.
How should a GAP-certified farm handle empty pesticide containers to protect the environment?
Answer: Rinse three times and follow local disposal regulations
Triple-rinsing pesticide containers removes residues, and following local regulations ensures safe disposal that prevents environmental contamination.
Which sustainable practice helps maintain soil organic matter and reduce the need for synthetic fertilizers?
Answer: Incorporating crop residues and compost
Incorporating crop residues and compost builds organic matter, improves soil structure, and provides slow-release nutrients that reduce synthetic fertilizer dependence.