[tired&retired]

Just as the US Department of Agriculture gave away Florabunda Rose bushes to farmers for erosion control.

[GaltAdonis]

Just like state highway departments planting kudzu.
Great idea that was.
/s

[Deaf Smith]

Include Salt Cedar for erosion control.

[Flick Lives]

Just as the US Department of Agriculture gave away Florabunda Rose bushes to farmers for erosion control.

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The government introduced kudzu vine to help reduce erosion too. It soon covers everything that doesn’t move; houses, trees, telephone poles, sleeping dogs.