Pennsylvania Leopold Conservation Award winner

Pennsylvania Leopold Conservation Award winner

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The video discusses a preserved family farm with a rich history, emphasizing the importance of conservation practices such as no-till farming, rotational grazing, and biodiversity. The farm has been in the family for nearly 100 years, transitioning from dairy to grass-fed beef. Conservation efforts include fencing streams, contour strips, and the School Project, which involved NRCS funding. The farm's healthy ecosystem is highlighted as crucial for cattle and peace. The owner expresses pride in receiving an award for conservation and hopes to continue these practices for future generations.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the historical significance of the farm to the narrator's family?

It was purchased by the narrator's father.

It has been in the family for nearly 100 years.

It was a famous tourist attraction.

It was a gift from the government.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which conservation practice involves planting cover crops after other crops?

Rotational grazing

No-till farming

Contour strip farming

Bee pollination habitat

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the purpose of fencing the streams on the farm?

To prevent cattle from accessing water and causing erosion

To create a swimming area for cattle

To improve the aesthetic appeal of the farm

To increase the water supply for irrigation

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the narrator manage to grow grass on the school property?

By installing an irrigation system

By planting new grass seeds

By using chemical fertilizers

By allowing cattle to graze and manage the land

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the narrator's hope for the future of the farm?

To sell it to a large corporation

To convert it into a commercial dairy farm

To turn it into a tourist attraction

To maintain conservation practices for future generations