Dr. Kristie Wendelberger Audio: Using Cover Crops in Organic Vegetable Systems

Dr. Kristie Wendelberger

Recorded live at the 2021 Eco-Ag Conference & Trade Show in Covington, Kentucky, Dec. 6-9, 2021. 

Cover crops improve overall health in organic vegetable systems. Utilizing cover crops during fallow periods have been shown to improve soil health, help insect and disease control, and improve weed management. Species of cover crop used, seeding rate, and termination technique play a large role in the effectiveness of your cover crop. Dr. Kristie Wendelberger will share insights from Rodale Institute’s and other’s research on ways to get the most out of your cover crop.

Audio • 48 minutes • Downloadable MP3 file after checkout