Our Focus

     The Indiana Conservation Cropping Systems Initiative      (CCSI) promotes a systematic approach to production      agriculture focusing on:

          1. Continuous no-till/strip-till
          2. Cover crops
          3. Precision farming
          4. Nutrient and pest management

     This will result in improved soil quality, water quality
     and profitability on Indiana cropland.

     The CCSI is a resource for the 92 Indiana Soil and      Water Conservation Districts to carry out their      conservation cropping systems goals and objectives.                                                                                                                                          
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Improve Your Soil!
No-till - Plenty of Positives

Imagine an agricultural production system that functions as a conservation program, keeping land in production while providing potentially high yields, all at a relatively low cost. Say hello to no-till.

No-till, the practice of leaving crop residue on the soil surface instead of plowing it under, is considered one of the most important innovations in the history of U.S. agriculture.

No-till is a conservation system that provides environmental benefits without having to take the land out of production.     MORE

Upcoming Events

• February 16
  Newton County SWCD Annual Meeting
  Morocco, IN
  
  
• February 17
  Newton County SWCD Cover Crop Breakfast
  Morocco, IN
  
  
• February 21
  Elkhart County SWCD Annual Meeting
  Goshen, IN
  
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