Cover crops are an essential tool for increasing soil health in row crop production systems. Discover the benefits multi-species cover crop mixes in row crop production and how to incorporate them into your rotation at this all-day field day. We will tour demonstration plots, a soil pit dig, see cover crop seeding and management equipment, and hear presentations by farmers, researchers, and educators on the many aspects of managing cover cropping systems. Join Jamie Scott, Barry Fischer, Kim Erndt-Pitcher, and Steve Buxton to learn more about cover crops, soil health, pollinators and insect habitats, and creating a cover crop plan for your farm.
Cover It Up! Sustainable Farming with Multi-Species Cover Crop Mixes
When: November 2, 2017
Where: Two Mile Creek Organic Farms