Resources

  • Managing Nematodes, Cover Crops, and Soil Health in Diverse Cropping Systems

    Published on May 3, 2021
    In recent years, there has been increasing reference to nematodes, soil health, and cover crops in the scientific and popular media. The intertwined nature of these subjects and the mounting science in the literature can sometimes be overwhelming.

  • Nutrient Management to Improve Efficiency

    Published on March 9, 2020
    Results of 2019 nutrient management research will be shared with a focus on strategies to improve use efficiency of fertilizer inputs.

  • Benefits of Cover Crops in Urban Farms and Gardens

    Published on November 6, 2019
    Cover crops are useful to all farms, regardless of their size, and can help address challenges unique to urban growers. This table will assist you to identify some of the ways cover crops can help address urban agriculture challenges.

  • Choosing Cover Crops in Urban Farms and Gardens

    Published on November 6, 2019
    Use this guidance to compare benefits of different cover crops for urban gardens, choose cover crops that meet your needs and then add them to your growing practice.

  • Killing Cover Crops in Urban Farms and Gardens

    Published on November 6, 2019
    A cover crop left to seed can become a weed when growing your next crop. This guide helps growers establish a strategy for killing and incorporating cover crops in their urban farms and gardens.

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