Cover Cropping to Improve Climate Resilience

Added by Karrah Kwasnik • Last updated November 23, 2019
Author: USDA Northeast Climate Hub
Type: Fact sheets
Topic: Cover cropping, Precipitation, Extreme weather

Heavy rains are becoming more frequent across the Northeastern United States and increasing soil erosion and nutrient runoff problems. Wetter weather in the spring and fall is reducing the number of days that fields can be worked. Consider planting cover crops to help adapt to these climate trends.

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https://www.climatehubs.usda.gov/sites/default/files/CoverCropsFactsheet_Feb2019...

 

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