Combining cover crops and no-till provides multiple benefits

cover crop seedlings growing in a cornfield

Farmers are turning their attention to cover crops and no-till as effective ways to improve soil health in their fields. "Planting Green", where crops are planted directly into living vegetative cover, is a technique that combines both practices. Here, Adam Crete of Highwayview Farm in Boscawen discusses how he makes it work on his operation, and what his experiences have been so far.

 

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Dairy, Livestock & Forage Crops Field Specialist
Extension Field Specialist, Dairy, Livestock & Forage Crops
Phone: (603) 352-4550
Office: Cooperative Extension, Taylor Hall, Durham, NH 03824