In this video you will learn about attributes of windbreaks for poultry and livestock farms starting with wind protection, energy conservation, snow protection, reduction of soil erosion and odor mitigation. Plants help filter airborne particulates. Odors and potential disease organisms can be attached to dust particles. Plants act as a living filter catching dust particles on the surface area of leaves, needles and bark. Windbreaks also work as a visual or living screen. Sally Noll, University of Minnesota Extension poultry specialist, and Gary Wyatt, Extension forestry educator recommend windbreaks to protect livestock facilities and yards.
Technical assistance and funding resources are available through the Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) and the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). Find Extension resources on windbreaks and trees recommended for your area at
z.umn.edu/windbreaks
and z.umn.edu/rectrees
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