Covercropping Strategies for the Intercropping of Clovers with Corn and Cereal Crops

Project Overview

FNE95-095
Project Type: Farmer
Funds awarded in 1995: $4,348.00
Projected End Date: 12/31/1995
Matching Non-Federal Funds: $3,050.00
Region: Northeast
State: Vermont
Project Leader:
Jack Lazor
Butterworks Farm

Commodities

  • Agronomic: clovers, corn

Practices

  • Production Systems: general crop production

    Proposal summary:

    Jack Lazor will develop low-cost machinery to overseed clovers and other green manure crops into existing plant stands. His goal is to provide practical, economical methods to farmers to maintain and build soil health and productivity.
    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.