Farmer From Martinsburg Talks About Crop Conservation

Doug Smith of Dry Creek Farm in Martinsburg uses a variety of crop conservation practices to promote sustainability and soil health. His farm implements no-till, vertical tillage, cover crops, crop rotation, and grass waterways to achieve these goals.

“Adoption of these practices has evolved over the years as they were proven to conserve soil, nutrients, improve soil health and stewardship,” Smith said.

These conservation measures help farmers like Smith mitigate extreme weather conditions, such as heavy rain or drought, while still producing profitable crops. Cover crops, for example, protect...