Using Cover Crops to Improve Soil and Water Quality

GNC08-093 (project overview)
Project Type: Graduate Student
Funds awarded in 2008: $10,000.00
Projected End Date: 12/31/2011
Grant Recipient: The Ohio State University
Region: North Central
State: Ohio
Graduate Student:
Jim Hoorman
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Faculty Advisor:
Dr. Khandakar Islam
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The Ohio State University South Centers
Description:
This fact sheet attempts to highlight the physical, chemical, biological, and economic benefits of using cover crops in a sustainable cropping system.
Type:
Fact Sheet
File:
Download file (PDF)
Authors:
James Hoorman
Rafiq Islam
Alan Sundermeier
Target audiences:
Farmers/Ranchers; Educators; Researchers
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Cost: $0.00
Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the view of the U.S. Department of Agriculture or SARE.