Open AccessBasics of Agricultural BMPs in Northern Florida and Southwestern Georgia
Author(s) -
Martha C. Monroe,
Charles E. Barrett
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
edis
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2576-0009
DOI - 10.32473/edis-fr437-2021
Subject(s) - lawn , agriculture , best practice , business , environmental planning , agroforestry , environmental science , agricultural science , geography , ecology , economics , management , archaeology , biology
Best management practices (BMPs) are cost-efficient processes that improve daily life, from healthcare to food service. Agricultural BMPs aim to reduce water use and improve water quality and soil on farms and ranches as well as to encourage better forestry practices and lawn care. This fact sheet introduces non-farmers to agricultural BMPs.