Plow-Down vs. Harvest of Leguminous Cover Crops

What are the trade-offs between harvesting or plowing down a leguminous cover crop? A group of five organic farmers in northeast Ohio will be exploring this question as part of the From the Ground Up project, a farmer-led research and collaboration project working to improve on-farm performance of conservation practices in the Midwest. Our host farm Woodlyn Acres Farm has a rich organic rotation which includes 10 different crops. They mindfully apply a variety of other conservation practices for healthier soils, crops, and community. Attendees in August will learn more about the project and have an opportunity to share their own experiences and questions. Register at forms.gle/ZeM5gsKNtVJWmQQR8.

Questions: Contact Cassy Brown at (330) 263-3634 or brown.1844@osu.edu

This event is a part of the Organic Farmer Researcher Network’s Fall Farmer Exchanges Series. The Organic Farmer Researcher Network is a group of organic and transitioning farmers, supported by agricultural professionals and researchers, who meet regularly to discuss emerging issues, possible projects, and recent or ongoing research. The group is facilitated by staff from OEFFA, Ohio State, and Central State University. Learn more or register at offer.osu.edu/fall-farm-exchanges.