On Tipton's neighbor's farm, muddy soil washes off into a ditch after a rainstorm. Regenerative agriculture practices like cover crops can reduce water pollution and soil loss.

Region-specific research to address semi-arid issues Many times, talk of cover crops or regenerative agriculture in the U.S. refers to areas with 40 to 50 inches of rain per year.

References [1] Development of a novel performance evaluation framework for implementing regenerative practices in construction. Environmental Impact Assessment Review (2024).