1. SOIL The upper layer of earth in which plants grow, a black or dark brown material typically consisting of a mixture of organic remains, clay, and rock particles. o SOIL CONSERVATION: Soil conservation is a combination of all methods of management and land use that safeguard the soil against depletion by natural or man induced factors.

2. SOIL CONSERVATION METHODS : Reduce rain drop impact. Reducing/slowing water movement across the land. Securing soil with plant roots. Increasing absorption of water. Carrying run-off water safely away. o OTHER PRACTICES: Cover crops Crop rotation Terracing Contour Plowing Mulching Conservation Plowing Strip Cropping Alley Cropping

3. Cover Crops Terracing

4. Mulching Strip Cropping

5. Crop Rotation Contour Plowing

6. Conservation Plowing Alley Cropping