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Reduces RunoffKeeps pesticide and sediment outof our waterways!Reduces Pesticide UsePesticide usage far lower than other crops!Reduces Energy Needs1 plowed alfalfa crop = apx. 100 lbs of nitrogen/acre!That’s 292,000 tons of anhydrous ammonia saved!8 trillion BTUs of fossil fuel from natural gas!
Potential Health BenefitsRich source of phenolic compounds(lutein and anti-oxidants)!Biofuel PotentialAlfalfa ligno-cellulose is a perfectbi-product/substrate for biofuels!Cleans Contaminated SitesHigh protein content helps clean up nitrogen!Reduces Particles in the AirReleases only a small fraction of particlescompared to other crops!Preserves Ozone in the AtmosphereSequesters large amounts of carbon dioxide!
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