GETTING STARTED

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COVER CROP RECIPES

We help you get started with cover crop recipes. Additional states coming soon!

POCKET FIELD GUIDE

3rd Edition field guide is out–now includes cover crops commonly used in mixes.

SELECTOR TOOLS

Tools to assist in selecting cover crops for field crop and vegetable rotations.

About the Midwest Cover Crops Council

The Midwest Cover Crop Council was first organized in 2006. Since its inception the organization has grown into a community that facilitates the sharing of cover crop knowledge within the Midwest and beyond.

Let Us Help You Get Started with Cover Crops

Establishing cover crops remains the biggest challenge facing producers who currently use cover crops and is the second biggest barrier to cover crop adoption for non-users. There are a wide variety of options for planting and managing cover crops, and as with any cash crop, cover crops may require specific management to meet the desired goals for use.

To help, we pulled together our best resources and guides for the main areas where support is needed most. Select an area below to get started!

RECIPES

PLANTING

EQUIPMENT

NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT

TERMINATION

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ABOUT

The Midwest Cover Crop Council was first organized in 2006. Since its inception the organization has grown into a community that facilitates the sharing of cover crop knowledge within the Midwest and beyond.

CONTACT INFO

  • MCCC General Contact
    Comments or questions regarding the MCCC or our website can be directed to our Program Manager.
  • Anna Morrow
  • annamorrow@purdue.edu
  • 317-392-6417

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