### Question
What does source reduction mean?


### Answer
**Source reduction** has the following meaning in *16 U.S.C. § 3838a*:

> minimizing the generation, emission, or discharge of agricultural pollutants or wastes through the modification of agricultural production systems and practices

#### Citation:
  - *16 U.S.C. § 3838a*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 58-ERODIBLE LAND AND WETLAND CONSERVATION AND RESERVE PROGRAM > SUBCHAPTER IV-AGRICULTURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION PROGRAM > Part II-Agricultural Water Quality Incentives**

