Denny Zabel, a Selby, South Dakota farmer/rancher, has enrolled more than 60 acres on his Campbell County farm in CRP and has established a variety of practices. Practices include Permanent Introduced Grass and Legumes, Permanent Native Grass, Permanent Wildlife Habitat, Wetland Restoration, and Field Windbreaks.

Some of Denny's CRP practices, along with non-CRP acres, were used to establish what he refers to as his "honey hole". Wildlife, including pheasants and deer, can often be seen enjoying the honey hole.

Denny has added his own privately-funded wildlife food plots, and he shows what a good mix of habitat and programs can do to promote the resident wildlife population. In addition, Denny has placed the Field Windbreaks adjacent to quality stands of grass and wildlife food plots, making them a viable part of his habitat foundation.

Through his use of CRP practices, Denny has provided winter cover, nesting, loafing, and water for many wildlife species.

Mallards visit "honey hole" on Denny Zabel's CRP acreage. Denny has installed wetland restoration and other wildlife-friendly practices.

CRP field windbreak established next to cropland reduces soil erosion on working farmland.

Permanent native and introduced grasses ensure wildlife cover year-round.

CRP-installed field windbreaks not only reduce soil erosion but, in combination with other CRP and non-CRP practices, enhance wildlife habitat.