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Regenerative Gardening, No-Till Winter Cover Crop Strategies

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Planning Winter Cover Crop Rotations Maximizing cover crop benefits in the garden requires strong crop planning with strategic rotations coupled with creative improvision so it’s important to examine strategies and considerations for incorporating cover crops with no-till methods and inter-seeding.

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Armoring Your Soil for the Winter

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It is mid-summer, and that time of the year to order your winter cover crop seeds. In the previous article about winter cover crops for market gardens, I highlighted the important role winter cover crops play in providing diversity and building soil health. The warm season species (i.e.,

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Winter Farming in Florida: Profit Ripe for the Picking

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The big five cash crops for winter in Florida are leafy greens, strawberries, tomatoes, bell peppers, and blueberries. The good news for small-scale growers in Florida is that these winter cash crops can be profitable on limited acreage.

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How to Improve Long-Term Soil Health on Your Farm

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Rotate your crops. Rotating crops is one of the best ways to improve long-term soil health on your farm. There are several types of crop rotation that farmers can implement to maximize the benefits of this practice. Cover crops are another excellent way to improve soil health and practice soil conservation.

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The Best Types of Hay to Choose for Your Livestock

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It's important to understand your USDA hardiness zone and how the seed will germinate, grow, and reproduce in your area. Understanding your soil (loamy, clay, etc), the PH, and the other trace nutrients that are available in your soil is vital to growing healthy crops. Nutrient Content : High in protein and calcium.

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These State Lawmakers Are Collaborating on Policies that Support Regenerative Agriculture

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Along with sowing the seeds for incentive programs and educational resources down the line, more moderate initiatives can make it possible to collect federal funds. Last April, Montana took a notable step in promoting good soil practices by designating an official Healthy Soils Week.