Conservation tillage (CT) has become an important management tool in production systems throughout the world. Learn how it lessens the environmental impacts of farming in California.

Conservation tillage farming systems protect water and soil resources while still letting the grower produce a commercially viable crop. Less tillage also means less labor and equipment time, and that translates into lower overall production costs.

Tillage has been practiced for nearly as long as there has been agriculture. New techniques in use now can reduce erosion and soil damage.