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5.7 Irrigated Cropland - Liability Period Management Irrigated Cropland will be managed to a high level due to the presence of prime farmland soils and water availability. The management of the irrigation system on the Morgan property will be performed by the Morgans themselves at WFC's expense. The Morgans will also receive all crops produced from their property in the permit area. 57.1 Management Sequence The following narrative describes the sequence of steps for the revegetation process of Irrigated Cropland. Year 1 - In Spring, place topsoil and conduct topsoil preparation and seedbed preparation according to Section 2.05.4 (2)(d). Also in Spring, seed green manure crop of oats which is to be seeded at the rate of 75 lbs/acre with yellow sweet clover at the rate of 2 Ibs per acre, which will be drill seeded into the uncompacted topsoil. This seeding will be done during the time interval from April 15 to April 30. Allow green manure crop to grow during this irrigation season. Harvest the crop at the end of June. Soon after harvest, disk in the oat and yellow sweet clover stubble. The yellow sweet clover will help to add organic material to the soil and help it rejuvenate from the stockpiles. Around August 21 of this year, plant seed mix #7, which is 20 Ibs per acre alfalfa and 40 Ibs per acre triticale. Provide irrigation water to establish the crop before winter. This planting is recommended by the NRCS local office. See letter in Attachment 2.05.4(2)(e)-11.. Year 2-6 - Fertilize and irrigate the land, and harvest according to normal management procedures. Year 6 - In Fall, plow down the alfalfa crop and let it sit over the winter. Year 7 - Disk the soil using a disker to a depth of 24 inches, and plant Seed Mix #2 in the Spring. This is an annual small grain crop. Harvest the crop at the end of June. Soon after harvest, disk in the small grain stubble. Around August 21 of this year, plant seed mix #7 (using