Soil Health, Cover Crops Subjects of Cove Meeting

Penn State Extension will show how farmers can increase their soil organic matter, improve infiltration and create more resilient soils by improving soil health at a workshop in Martinsburg on Jan. 30th.

The event will feature Dr. Sjoerd Duiker, professor of soil management, who will discuss how reducing tillage, increasing crop diversity and adding cover crops can improve soil biological activity and cycle nutrients while increasing crop yields.

Workshop topics will include corn planter maintenance and modification and creating cover crop mixes for your farm.

The emerging practice of planting green, or planting into a standing cover crop will be highlighted with examples from area farms, with guidance offered for those looking to adopt the practice.

An open discussion of how local farmers are implementing soil health practices will finish the meeting.

The event will be held at AgChoice Farm Credit Farm at 2322 Curryville Road, from 8:30 am to noon. The event is free to the public.

Attendees are asked to register in advance to by going online to https://extension.psu.edu/soil-health-and-cover-crops-workshop or by calling (877) 345-0691.

For more information regarding the event, contact Zachary Larson at Penn State Extension by calling (814) 414-0582.