S.D. Admin. R. 12:03:06:06

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 67, December 16, 2024

Section 12:03:06:06 - Selection criteria

An award recipient must demonstrate that the recipient is implementing land management practices that exemplify outstanding land stewardship and protect or enhance natural resources on the recipient's property. The recipient must be using one or more of the following practices:

(1) Grassed waterways are properly installed and maintained;

(2) Terraces are properly installed and maintained;

(3) Crop rotations are used;

(4) Sufficient crop residues are left to protect and enhance soil stability;

(5) No-till is used in crop production;

(6) Grasslands are managed for sustainable productivity;

(7) Livestock are managed to limit soil and nutrient runoff;

(8) Forest lands are managed according to a forest stewardship plan; and

(9) Cover crops and other soil health practices are implemented.

S.D. Admin. R. 12:03:06:06

35 SDR 165, effective 12/22/2008; 51 SDR 055, effective 11/18/2024

General Authority: SDCL 38-7-30.

Law Implemented: SDCL 38-7-29, 38-7-30(1).