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Practices such as crop rotation and contour farming do not always provide the most valuable or profitable crop in a given year. Why should farmers continue these practices? Use scientific reasoning to support your answer.

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Crop rotation was implemented to combat the dust bowl, and is incredibly important to maintain soil composition and prevent erosion. Although the crop yields may be cheaper, it is an important long term step to maintain the soul for long term profits, meaning it is in the best interest of farmers to continue these practices.

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