Register now for cover crop workshop in Frankenmuth

Salta Mambetova<mambetov@msu.edu> and Teresa Crook<crookter@msu.edu>, Michigan State University Extension - August 20, 2025

Learn which cover crops produce the most biomass on your farm during this Sept. 4 workshop at the Saginaw Valley Research and Extension Center.

A research field with rectangular cover crop plots bordered by bare soil, next to rows of tall corn marked with orange flags. Power lines and a transmission tower stand in the background, with additional crop fields and farm buildings visible on the horizon. — The cover crop plot at the Saginaw Research and Extension Center on Aug. 11, 2025. Photo by Salta Mambetova, MSU Extension.

Michigan State University Extension and the Tuscola Conservation District invite you to a hands-on, in-field workshop focused on cover crop biomass production, practical uses and the benefits cover crops provide. The workshop will take place Wednesday, Sept. 4 from 5-8 p.m. at the Saginaw Valley Research and Extension Center, 3775 S Reese Rd, Frankenmuth, MI 48734.

As interest in soil health and sustainable farming practices continues to grow, cover crops are becoming an essential tool for today’s farmers. This workshop offers a unique opportunity to see their potential in action and learn how to integrate them effectively into your own operation.

What to expect

Hands-on demonstrations of cover crop biomass production and seeding rate comparisons across multiple cover crop types.
The opportunity to collect and measure biomass directly from demonstration plots (weather permitting).
Direct conversations with cover crop experts who can answer your questions and share practical insights.

Whether you are just getting started with cover crops or looking to refine your approach, this workshop will provide practical knowledge and tools to increase you soil health knowledge and possibly improve your farming system.

Do not miss this opportunity to learn from the experts and see cover crops in action!
Registration is now open.

Agenda

5:00 – 6:00 p.m.: Registration and refreshments
6:00 – 7:00 p.m.: Plot demonstrations and hands-on biomass measurement
7:00 – 7:30 p.m.: Conversations with cover crop experts
7:30 – 8:00 p.m.: Q&A session

This event is made possible through the 2025 “Learn. Conserve. Farm.” grant with funding support from Michigan Farm Bureau, Corn Marketing Program of Michigan, GreenStone Farm Credit Services, Michigan Milk Producers Association, Michigan Pork Producers Association and Michigan State University Extension.

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