Cover cropping is a method of planting that helps build healthy soil and can be practiced in any farming operation. Cover cropping keeps the ground covered and helps with continued carbon sequestration in non-production areas. They significantly reduce emissions from nitrogen fertilizers by providing healthy nutrients to the soil. When carefully chosen and managed properly, cover crops can benefit production for farmers and help mitigate climate change.

We invite farmers to join us and hear from our three guest speakers, tour Lentelus Farms, see a variety of cover crops and learn about their cover cropping program. Farmers will be able to meet other farmers in the area and learn about different operations. This will be an opportunity to hear from industry specialists, fellow farmers, and the owner/operator of our host farm. The day will include a tour of the 20 acres of diverse cover cropped area, demonstrations with their cover cropping equipment, and significant time for questions and conversation. Our host farm also grows their own cover crop seed and will do a demonstration using the combine and seed cleaning equipment.

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