I have found a promising solution to the runoff problem. Our homestead is a narrow 10 acre strip between 2 hayfields, one of which does get sprayed. I am going to build tall (hopefully >10 feet) hugel beds along the perimeter. This will stop runoff, buffer highway noise, add to useable surface area, and stop overspray carried by wind. Still not gonna go after the certification, though.
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Oh wow that's a great solution. I'd be keen to know what plants you intend to use in the hugel Kultur bed to help this process? .😊😊
Well for my purposes, since I am using the space primarily for grazing, it will be mostly just grass. I am researching possibilities for shrubs or trees for the top edges which would increase the hight of the windbreaks and supply more shade but haven't really decided for sure yet.