presented by Contra Costa County Resource Conservation District and UC Cooperative Extension
Cover cropping is a key practice for soil health that has historically played an important role in agriculture, but successful use of this soil conservation practice can be complex and may seem impractical or of limited benefit in many of today’s farming operations.
Yet, there are many practitioners who demonstrate that with know-how and a willingness to experiment, it can be effectively implemented in most cropping systems. The goal of this series is to bring to you expertise and insight on the wide range of approaches to cover cropping in different production contexts, highlighting opportunities for trying it or for improving your current practices.
These webinars and virtual site visits were recorded from fall of 2020 through spring of 2021.
WEBINARS
Cover Cropping Principles, Practices, and Opportunities with Emphasis on Pollinator Benefits with Billy Synk |
Cover Cropping Planning & Establishment for Small to Medium-sized operations with Gary Pearson |
Cover Cropping on Small & Urban Farms with Kristyn Leach |
Cover Cropping in Annual Systems with Margaret Lloyd |
Cover Cropping Benefits, Challenges, Methods, and Tips with Jim Leap |
Cover Cropping in Annual Cropping Systems with Sarah Light |
Cover Cropping in Vineyards with Glenn McGourty |
Cover Cropping in Orchards with Vivian Wauters, Amelie Gaudin, and Katherine Jarvis-Shean |
Cover Cropping on Urban Farms with Clare Riesman |
Financial Help Opportunities for Cover Cropping with Contra Costa RCD and NRCS |
VIRTUAL SITE VISITS
Cover Cropping Methods on a Small, Mechanized Farm with Jim Leap |
Cover Cropping on a Large-Scale, Organic, Row Crop Farm with Scott Park |
A Cereal Cover Crop for Early Field Access with Mitch Bloomfield |
Cover Cropping on an Urban Farm with Ray Harts |
Cover Cropping for Pollination & Soil Health with Chris Rishwain |
Cover Cropping on a Small, Diversified Farm with Matthew Sylvester |
Terminating a Cover Crop with a Rotary Mower and Rototiller with Gary Pearson |
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