Cover Crop Field Day 2022
Event Details
Date
September 9, 2022
Time
12:30pm - 2pm
Location
Providence Farm Collective
5701 Burton Road
Orchard Park , NY 14127
Host
Southwest New York Dairy, Livestock and Field Crops ProgramKatelyn Miller
(716)640-2047
email Katelyn Miller
Three cover crop plots consisting of sorghum sudangrass, teff, and buckwheat were seeded in mid-July, and this field day will evaluate their performance to date and provide the opportunity to
- Walk through the test plots of sorghum sudangrass, teff, and buckwheat
- Learn from experts about integrating these crops into your system for:
o Diversifying your cropping system
o Weed suppression in-between crops
o Soil health
o Value as a livestock feed
- Connect with other local farmers looking to use these cover crops
1.5 CCA credits are available.
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