"Cover Crops for Organic Production: Building Soil and Boosting Resilience"

"In organic agriculture, the soil is more than a medium for plant roots—it's a living system that forms the foundation of healthy crop production. One of the most effective tools organic growers can use to enhance that foundation is the cover crop. From fixing nitrogen to improving water infiltration and reducing erosion, cover crops offer a broad range of benefits that align perfectly with organic farming principles. 

Cover crops, sometimes referred to as green manures, are plants grown primarily to improve soil health rather than for harvest. Depending on the species, they may fix nitrogen, scavenge nutrients, suppress weeds, break up compacted soil, or increase organic matter. Selecting the right cover crop depends on the farmer's goals, the season and thinking ahead to terminating the crop." read more