What’s the difference between a tilled field and a no-till field after a heavy rain or a long drought?
Phenomenon Description: Tilled vs Non-tilled Soil
Location: Rockingham County, Reidsville
Grade Level or Course: Earth and Environmental Science
Question: Why do some farmers choose no-till farming practices?
Provide other related questions you considered about the phenomenon:
What are the pros and cons of both tilled and no-till methods of farming?
How does tilling affect erosion, runoff, and the health of nearby rivers and streams?
Why do some farmers say that not tilling the soil actually makes it healthier over time?
Why have farmers tilled their fields for centuries and what made some start questioning it?
Crosscutting Concepts: Cause and Effect: Mechanism & Exploration
Science Domain: Earth and Space Science
NC Standard:
ESS.EES.5 Evaluate how human consumption patterns impact Earth's systems.
NC Objective:
ESS.EES.5.1 Analyze and interpret data to explain the impacts of land use on Earth's systems.
Additional Resources:
https://www.pbsnc.org/blogs/science/to-till-or-not-to-till/