Episode 243. Cover Crops and Their Impact on Soil Health, Crop Productivity

In this episode of Voices from the Field, NCAT Sustainable Agriculture Specialist Mike Lewis is joined by Shawn Lucas, an assistant professor of organic agriculture at Kentucky State University, in a conversation about cover crops.

In addition to specific crops, Mike and Shawn talk about the timing of planting cover crops and the benefits they can bring to a farmer’s bottom line. Shawn also describes his ongoing small ruminant research. 

Related ATTRA Resources: 

• Overview of Cover Crops and Green Manures 
• No Livestock? Innovative Ways to Incorporate Them into Your Cropping System 
• Managing Soils for Water: How Five Principles of Soil Health Support Water Infiltration and Storage 
• Cover Crops (340) in Organic Systems 

• Cover Crop Options for Hot and Humid Areas  

Other Resources 

• Dr. Shawn Lucas Contact Information 

Contact Mike Lewis via email at mikel@ncat.org. 

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