Cover Crops: Understanding the Pros and Cons

Producers can better understand the many pros and cons of cover crop selection through the use of on-farm demonstration plots.Producers can better understand the many pros and cons of cover crop selection through the use of on-farm demonstration plots.

Description

Cooking Matters for Adults is a hands-on course that will empower adults with the skills to be self-sufficient in the kitchen.

Target Audience(s):

Extension agents, NRCS staff, row crop and horticulture producers

Objectives:

Participants will:

  • Develop an understanding of what cover crops can and cannot provide to landowners,
  • Increase knowledge of specie selection based on the need of landowner,
  • Develop an understanding of cover crop termination tactics, and
  • Increase knowledge of how termination date affects overall benefit of cover crops.

Total Number of Modules or Sessions: 1

Total Number of Hours for Program Delivery: 4

Program Delivery:

  • Demonstrations
  • Educational Class
  • Numbered Extension Publication
  • Print or Popular Articles
  • Social Media

Primary Contact:

Dr. Bill Burdine, bill.burdine@msstate.edu

Filed Under

Mississippi State University Extension Service 130 Bost Drive Mississippi State MS 39762