Sowing Sustainability

Welcome to a comprehensive resource for cover cropping in the Northeast!

Welcome! Find out more about how to integrate cover crops into your sustainability toolbox.

Cover crops are are grown to improve the sustainability of cropping systems. They provide environmental and economic benefits such as decreased soil erosion, uptake of residual soil nutrients, improved soil quality (e.g., increased water holding capacity and decreased compaction), habitat for beneficial organisms, and weed suppression. Our goal is to encourage cover crop adoption and assist farmers in maximizing the benefits accrued through cover crop use.

Decision Tool

Take a look at an integrated decision tool to assist farmers in Northeastern states with cover crop species selection. Access cover crop recommendations tailored to your cropping system goals and constraints.

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NECCC News and Events

Cover Crops in Cut Flower Production – Virtual

The third annual Winter Cut Flower Webinar Series begins on January 7, 2025 and continues over 5 weeks on Tuesdays. This is a very popular series of online events you […]

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Cover Crop Videos

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Cover Crops in Vegetable Production Systems

Thomas Bjorkman discussed the use of cover crops in vegetable production systems at the 2017 NECCC annual conference.

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Opportunities and Obstacles with Organic No-Till Soybean

Matt Ryan presented an overview of the obstacles and opportunities involved with the use of cover crops in organic no-till soybean at the 2017 NECCC annual conference.

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Managing Cover Crops for Forage

Heather Darby spoke about cover crops for forage systems at the 2017 NECCC annual conference.

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Cover crop planting is essential to my farm to provide nutrient cycling and to promote soil health.
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