NRCS Cover Crop Conservation Practice 340 in Organic Systems: Western States Implementation Guide
January 1, 2013
20 pages
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This document provides an overview of how the NRCS Cover Crop (340) conservation practice can be implemented on organic operations. It discusses different purposes for the practice’s use, design considerations, and how installation might differ in organic systems. Specifically, it outlines techniques and specifications to help NRCS conservationists and partners meet the requirements of the NRCS Cover Crop (340) practice standard and comply with USDA National Organic Program regulations.
Organization:
NCAT and Oregon Tilth
Authors:
Rex Dufour, Sarah Brown, Ben Bowell, Carrie Sendak, Mace Vaughan, and Eric Mader
Categories & Tags
- Dairy, Field Crops, Fruit/Nut/Specialty, Livestock, Vegetables
- Guidebook
- International, Iowa, Midwest, Minnesota, National, Northeast, Northwest, Plains, Southeast, Upper Midwest, West/Southwest, Wisconsin
- Production/Agronomy, Soil Health & Nutrient Management