Identifying Informational Sources And Educational Methods For Soil Conservation Information Used By Landowners Of Highly Erodible Fields

Julia A. Gamon
Lahcen Bounaga
W. Wade Miller

Inadequate adoption of soil conservation practices is a serious problem since 40 percent of the nation's farmers have some highly erodible land. This study identified preferred educational sources and methods of hard-to-reach groups such as those who are the last to put together a soil conservation plan. A mailed questionnaire asked about both past and future use. The most important sources of information about soil conservation for landowners with highly erodible land were neighbors and family. Those who had not started a conservation plan were significantly less interested in tours and demonstrations.
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