Agricultural best management practices (AgBMPs)

Agricultural Best Management Practices (AgBMPs) are strategies farmers use to improve the way they grow crops and raise animals, while protecting the environment. These practices aim to reduce water pollution, conserve soil, and promote sustainability. Examples include planting cover crops to prevent erosion, managing fertilizers carefully to avoid runoff, and maintaining buffers like trees near water bodies. By following AgBMPs, farmers can produce healthy crops and livestock while minimizing negative impacts on water quality, air, and soil, ensuring farming remains productive and environmentally responsible over the long term.