In this episode of Voices from the Field, NCAT Sustainable Agriculture Specialist Mike Lewis is joined by Shawn Lucas, an assistant professor of organic agriculture at Kentucky State University, in a conversation about cover crops. 

In addition to specific crops, Mike and Shawn talk about the timing of planting cover crops and the benefits they can bring to a farmer’s bottom line. Shawn also describes his ongoing small ruminant research. 

 
Related ATTRA Resources: 

• Overview of Cover Crops and Green Manures 
• No Livestock? Innovative Ways to Incorporate Them into Your Cropping System 
• Managing Soils for Water: How Five Principles of Soil Health Support Water Infiltration and Storage 
• Cover Crops (340) in Organic Systems 
• Cover Crop Options for Hot and Humid Areas  

Other Resources 

• Dr. Shawn Lucas Contact Information 

 
Contact Mike Lewis via email at [email protected]. 

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