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Calling All Farmers! Please Complete New National Cover Crop Survey

Calling All Farmers! Please Complete New National Cover Crop Survey

By Dean Baas, Monica Jean et.al.

Since 2012, the USDA Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) program and other partner organizations have conducted a national survey of farmers on their experiences with cover crops. Their goal is to determine why farmers use cover crops in an effort to increase the use of this practice and improve soil health. Data from these surveys will dalso inform an economic analysis of cover crops, which can be used by farmers as they explore different management practices and cover crop species determine when they begin to yield profit for their farms.

If you are farmer who either uses cover crops or has considered this practice, consider taking this survey by April 12. USDA SARE is interested in gathering data from row crop, vegetable and livestock operations. Visa gift cards will be awarded on a random basis to those who complete it!

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