Cover crops have been around for over 10,000 years. It wasn’t until about 50 years ago that they started being replaced with chemical fertilizers, which many farmers saw as a more modern, efficient method.

But the tide may be turning again – back to the (cover crop) roots. And this time, there may be loads of economic opportunity and environmental sustainability to gain.

Press play to explore:

  • Tips for growing cash crops that will enrich soils, leading to better harvests
  • How algal blooms and drinking water problems can result from bare soils in the winter months
  • How relay cropping works and why it’s so useful

Mitch Hunter is an Assistant Professor and Associate Director of the Forever Green Initiative at the University of Minnesota. This interdisciplinary initiative is dedicated to helping farmers and the environment by developing comprehensive crops, cropping systems, and supply chains for novel crops. The ultimate goal is to keep soils covered all year long, preventing fertilizer from washing into bodies of water, maintaining soil quality, and boosting overall productivity.

Tune in and visit Home | Forever Green (umn.edu) to learn more.

Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3bO8R6q

Subscribe, Review, Listen:
Tags
Cash Crop
Share This Podcast

Latest Podcasts

How You Can Mitigate The Challenges Of Supply Chain Shortages By Growing Your Own Food

In this episode, we chat with Joe Foster about all things DIY gardening. Joe has a Youtube channel called Growit Buildit, where he provides viewers with thorough information on how to grow their own farms. From garden setup to composting methods, Joe educates people on the foundational principles of self-sufficient living. With the uncertainty that the future holds, these techniques…Read More

Harvesting Creativity: Inside the Pantry Challenge and Canning Process with Dawn Gallop

Join Dawn Gallop, the founder of the #9 Farms YouTube channel, on today’s episode as she delves into several intriguing topics. As a devoted mother of nine who lives on a sprawling farm, Dawn has been immersed in homesteading long before it became a trend, dating back to 1992. In this episode, Gallop explores the “Pantry Challenge” and shares how…Read More

Seeds of Transformation: Steven Cornett’s Path to Nutritional Freedom

Meet Steven Cornett, the visionary behind Nature’s Always Right. After earning his business degree in 2011, Cornett was disenchanted with the corporate world and embarked on a quest for a more fulfilling life. His journey led him to farming, where he unearthed profound insights into health and the American food industry. Discover how cultivating one’s food means cultivating health—Cornett believes…Read More

Hydroponic Horizons: Cultivating a Sustainable Future with Stacy Adams

Dive into the innovative world of controlled environment agriculture with Stacy Adams, a distinguished professor of horticulture at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Balancing his teaching and extension outreach roles, Adams specializes in greenhouse operations and management within the realm of hydroponics. He sheds light on the challenges commercial shippers face in maintaining product quality throughout distribution and explores strategies to…Read More

Breastfeeding Your Newborn Baby – Information to Keep You Calm and Confident

Bringing home a newborn baby is an incredibly exciting time for parents, but it can also be pretty challenging when it comes to breastfeeding. If you’re planning to breastfeed, having a tough time with it, or know someone who is, this episode is for you. Tune in to learn: Why babies are expected to lose about 5% of their birth…Read More