In episode 8 of WildAg, Ted LaGrange, wetland program manager at the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission, discusses the benefits that wetlands offer, the challenges facing them, and opportunities for farmers to work with wetlands, such as buffer zones and incentive programs. This episode highlights some of the mutual environmental benefits of collaboration between farmers and wetland programs — improving water quality, reducing soil erosion and enhancing biodiversity, while ensuring agricultural operations remain viable.
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