Diversify Your Cover Crops: On-Farm Series – 8:30 am – 10:00 am each day
In-person – Eastern Shore, MD Farms
University of Maryland Extension, Future Harvest, Sustainable Chesapeake
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In-person – Eastern Shore, MD Farms
University of Maryland Extension, Future Harvest, Sustainable Chesapeake
LEARN MORE & REGISTER HERE
Three Friday field-days focus on how to get more benefits out of a cover crop. Each field-day includes a tour of diversified cover crops fields. The host farmer will discuss his experience planting and managing cover crops. University of Maryland Extension educators will discuss cover crop planning and planning tools available.
Field-day Locations:
- Friday March 17 8:30-10:00 AM @ SB Farm, 7010 Hynson Rd, Hurlock, MD
- Friday March 24 8:30-10:00 AM @ Wright Farm, 8910 Old Railroad Rd, Hebron, MD
- Friday March 31 8:30-10:00 AM @ Lewis Farm, 24790 Dukes Rd, Greensboro, MD
The field-days are sponsored by University of Maryland Extension, Million Acre Challenge, Future Harvest, and Sustainable Chesapeake, with funding support from National Fish and Wildlife Foundation and and USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service.
This is a free program with a light breakfast included. Maryland nutrient management credit (1 CEU) and Certified Crop Adviser credit (1.5 CEU) will be offered.
If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in any event or activity, please contact Sarah Hirsh at least two weeks prior to the event at shirsh@umd.edu.
