Why should you consider including cover crops in your rotation? The experience of thousands of farmers and many ag scientists supports the claims that cover crops contribute to soil health and enhance the performance of other crops in the rotation. But do cover crops make sense this far north? That will be the focus of a set of meetings in several U.P. locations during the second week of February. Topics will include:
- What farmers are saying about cover crops
- Cover crop opportunities for short growing seasons Grazing cover crops
- Cover crop planting alternatives
- Resource for selecting cover crops
- Michigan Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) program
MSU cover crop and sustainable agriculture researcher Dean Baas will be presenting information and leading discussion on practical cover crop applications for the region. These meetings are free and open to all.
Register to attend any of these meetings by calling the Alger County MSU Extension Office at 906-387-2530, or register by email to isleibj@anr.msu.edu. Monday, February 9, 2015 – Rudyard Township Hall, Chippewa Co, 7-9pm
Tuesday, February 10, 2015 – MSU Upper Peninsula Research and Extension Center, Chatham, Alger Co, 7-9pm
Wednesday, February 11, 2015 – Houghton County MSU Extension Office, Hancock, 7-9pm
Thursday, February 12, 2015 – Delta County MSU Extension Office, Escanaba, 7-9pm
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