Farmers may receive reimbursement for planting cover crops

Posted 8/21/12

WAYNE COUNTY, PA — The Wayne Conservation District will continue its incentive program to promote the planting of cover crops on fields that would normally be bare after harvesting. Cover crops are …

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Farmers may receive reimbursement for planting cover crops

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WAYNE COUNTY, PA — The Wayne Conservation District will continue its incentive program to promote the planting of cover crops on fields that would normally be bare after harvesting. Cover crops are excellent soil protectors and nutrient scavengers.

Fields producing an annual crop (one that leaves the soil open) would qualify for cover crop seed, i.e. corn, soybean, or a commercial vegetable garden. The funding is available to active farmers only.

Producers will be reimbursed for up to five acres, a maximum of 10 bushels at a maximum of $20 per bushel. There are no restrictions for the use of the crop the following year. The seed must be planted with a no-till seeder. The farmer may use his/her own no-till seeder or rent the conservation district’s seeder. The goal of this program is to promote the best management practice of cover crops, reduce erosion and scavenge nutrients. The deadline for planting the cover crop is October 15. Seed purchased before September 1 will not be reimbursed.

Farmers must be pre-registered to participate. Call to schedule on-site registration or apply in person at the conservation district office located at the 648 Park Street Complex, Honesdale. Contact 570/253-0930.

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