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Thank you for taking the time to watch our video on soil erosion! The policy Todd referenced is publicly available on the County of Newell website. To access it, go to the Government section, click Legislation, then Policies, and finally, navigate to the Public Documents Portal. From there, you can search for "Soil Conservation." In the document, you will find the five methods deemed acceptable for limiting soil erosion: Spreading and crimping or pinning stubble or straw, starting with eroding areas first. - Using tillage tools to bring up large soil clods. - Erecting wind/snow fences across the field. - Stacking bales to create a windbreak. - Seeking NRCB approval to spread manure on frozen ground, with a minimum application of 15 tons/acre on eroding areas. If you have any further questions, feel free to reach out to our Rural Extension Specialist, Matthew Wells, for more information.

Thank you for your patience, and we appreciate your continued efforts in helping with the tree watering. Over the past two years, we’ve maintained a consistent watering schedule, supported by knowledgeable staff and our trusted arborist, Grant. The tree has indeed struggled, and this can be traced back to when it was planted four years ago in a degradable container. At the time, we were informed that the container would benefit the root system, but as Grant has mentioned in our videos and as we’ve learned, it’s crucial to break up the roots before planting. Without doing so, the roots tend to spiral in the confined space, ultimately harming the tree’s development. We’ve learned from this mistake and now have a plan in place to address the specific needs of this tree. Regarding your second question, we do use fertilizer spikes, but only every five years, and we dissolve them in water beforehand. This is because the clay soil in our area does not readily absorb or break down the spikes when placed directly into the ground. In fact, we’ve found that some spikes, even after 10 years, remain largely intact. By dissolving the spikes in water, we ensure that the tree can absorb the nutrients more effectively. We space this out over five years to allow the tree to acclimatize to its environment while still receiving essential nutrients to thrive. If you have any additional questions, please feel free to reach out to our Rural Extension Specialist, Matthew Wells, for more information.