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5.4lrriciated Cropland Seedino Procedures <br />Details of the seeding sequence and rates can be found in Subsection 5.7.1 <br />In the liability management period, re- plowing of cropland to restore the health of the fields, will <br />occur during the bond release period, which is a normal husbandry practice. The initial use of a <br />green manure crop in the 1' year is also essential since much of the topsoil will be placed from <br />stockpiles that have been in place for a significant amount of time. <br />All of these revegetation practices are either at the request of the landowner(s) or substantiated <br />by Jim Boyd from the local NRCS office (See Attachment 2.05.4(2)(e) -11) <br />At times, the size or shape of the retopsoiled areas and shape of the reclaimed area in relation <br />to a management unit may be insufficient to warrant establishment of the perennial irrigated <br />cropland species initially. When this occurs, and the period before establishment of permanent <br />irrigated pasture will extend beyond a year, Seed Mix #3 - Temporary Reclamation, will be used. <br />This mix will provide interim stabilization as well as organic matter benefits when incorporated <br />during tillage and seedbed preparation prior to seeding of the irrigated pasture seed mixes. <br />Seeding will be done with a drill seeder that can drill the seeds into the ground to a depth that the <br />planted species requires. This will provide the greatest level of success in terms of proper seed <br />placement and firming of the soil around the seed. Broadcast seeding may also be used if <br />necessary, however a spring tooth harrow or similar piece of locally available equipment will be <br />used to cover the seed. The equipment selected for this task will be based on what is available <br />to farmers in western Montrose County. These seeding methods will be applied to both Seed Mix <br />#7 and the green manure. <br />In order to manage the cropland fields properly, a sequence of operations over the liability period <br />has been developed and is included in Subsection 5.7.1. <br />(Revised: PR -06) 2.05.4(2)(e) - 43 <br />