Cover Crops - The planting of close-growing crop that protects the soil temporarily during the period before the next crop is established.
There are many reasons to plant cover crops. Here are just a few below:
This project would not be possible without our great partnership with Schuyler County Soil and Water Conservation District.
There are many reasons to plant cover crops. Here are just a few below:
- Suppress weeds
- Protect from soil erosion
- Improve soil aggregate stability
- Minimize surface crusting
- Adding organic matter to the soil
This project would not be possible without our great partnership with Schuyler County Soil and Water Conservation District.
Chemung County Soil and Water Conservation District
Mailing Address: 851 Chemung Street
Horseheads, NY 14845
Phone: 607-739-2009
Fax:607-739-4392
Hours: 7:00am to 3:30pm
Mailing Address: 851 Chemung Street
Horseheads, NY 14845
Phone: 607-739-2009
Fax:607-739-4392
Hours: 7:00am to 3:30pm