Glossary
Learn key agriculture-focused words and phrases by exploring the glossary below.
Land treatment
Any project that both enhances production and improves the conservation of natural resources such as water and soil.Land trust
A nonprofit 501 (c)3 organization that may receive donations of money, property or development rights. These organizations may use their assets to purchase property or development rights.Land use plan
Commonly associated with local governments trying to anticipate and coordinate uses of land and open space so as to meet development, preservation, and other goals.Legumes
A family of plants, including many valuable food, forage and cover species, such as peas, beans, soybeans, peanuts, alfalfas, sweet clovers, and kudzu. Legumes are an important rotation crop because of their nitrogen-fixing property.Low-flow irrigation system
These systems-- which include drip, trickle, and micro sprinklers-- provide water in small volumes and generally provide water to plants with less waste than furrow irrigation.Low-input sustainable agriculture (LISA)
A collection of agricultural methods such as crop rotation that lessen the need for farmers to apply fertilizers, pesticides and herbicides.
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