Cover crops take their place in mainstream agriculture

As more and more farmers embrace the practice, appreciation is building for the sometimes surprising ability of these shoulder-season plantings to enhance the performance of cash crops

by MARY BAXTER

Last year, after Kim Lennox’s daughter earned the Queen of the Furrow title at the Normanby Plowmen’s Association’s annual match in southern Grey County, she asked her dad a question: the only attraction at the plowing match was plowing. Had they ever thought of adding something else?

Better Farming - March 2012