Video: Vegetable Farmers and their Innovative Cover Cropping Techniques

Source:

Farmers and their innovative cover cropping techniques [DVD]. V. Grubinger. 2006. University of Vermont Extension. Funded with a grant from Northeast SARE. Available for purchase from: http://www.uvm.edu/vtvegandberry/Videos/covercropvideo.html (Verified 31 Dec 2008).

Introduction

Ten farmers from five Northeastern states describe their innovations in cover cropping, including over-seeding, living mulches, summer cover crops, and cover crops for pest suppression.

Contents (links to video clips and audio text)

Hank Bissell, Lewis Creek Farm. Starksboro, VT.

Will Stevens, Golden Russett Farm. Shoreham, VT.

Cliff Hatch, Upinngill Farm. Gill, MA.

Eero Ruuttila, Nesenkeag Farm. Litchfield, NH.

Lou Johns and Robin Ostfeld, Blue Heron Farm. Lodi, NY.

Lou Lego, Elderberry Pond. Auburn, NY.

Lockwood 'Pooh' Sprague, Edgewater Farm. Plainfield, NH.

Bob Muth, Muth Farms. Williamstown, NJ.

Eileen Droescher, Ol' Turtle Farm. Easthampton, MA.

Published January 19, 2009

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