A Collection of Articles from the Practical Farmer
Cover crops are one practice, a piece of a much larger puzzle, to find lasting solutions to reduce erosion, prevent nutrient runoff, increase soil organic matter, reduce reliance on purchased inputs and retain productive lands for generations to come.
They start a conversation about practices that can benefit the land while improving every farm’s bottom line. If cover crops are the conversation starter, where can farmers and land stewards go from there?
Today, more than ever, farmers need practical and sustainable solutions to be resilient in the face of extreme weather, rising input costs and increased nutrient loss. Cover crops are key to helping farmers navigate these challenges.
Within these pages, you’ll find firsthand accounts of challenges, triumphs and practical advice from farmers using cover crops.
You’ll hear about opportunities for financial gains through grazing, stories of retaining water and soil, and more.
At Practical Farmers of Iowa, we know making farms resilient doesn’t come from a single practice or one-size-fits-all advice.
It comes from farmer-to-farmer connections and learning from each other’s experiences. It comes from solutions outlined in these stories – ones that fit both the land and the people who work it.
Whether you’re new to cover crops or have been planting them for years, we hope you’ll read this and feel inspired,
gain insights and leave with a renewed curiosity about how cover crops could work for you.
Dig in – and don’t hesitate to reach out to our cover crops team if you have questions.
We’re here to support you every step of the way.
Let’s keep growing together.
Taylor Hintch
Field Crops Education Manager
