Practical Conservation Tillage

Content Source: Organic Farming Research Foundation (OFRF)

Resource Explained

This guidebook explains the role of tillage in organic farming and explores strategies for reducing soil disturbance while still managing weeds and preparing fields for crops. It reviews research on conservation tillage practices—such as rotational no-till, strip tillage, and the use of high-biomass cover crops.

Region

Midwest, Northeast/Mid-Atlantic, Northwest, Plains, Southeast, West/Southwest

Topic

Soil Health, Cropping Systems, Tools and Technology, Conservation and Habitat

Year Published

2017

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