Grazing Cover Crops
Content Source: Organic Farmers Association

Resource Explained
The guidebook explores how integrating livestock grazing into cover-cropped organic vegetable systems can support soil health and enhance nutrient cycling, while also examining the potential food-safety risks associated with grazing before planting fresh produce. It summarizes a multi-state research project that evaluates soil physical, chemical, and biological outcomes of grazed versus ungrazed cover crops, and discusses practical implementation in organic systems.
Region
Midwest, Northeast/Mid-Atlantic, Northwest, Plains, Southeast, West/Southwest
Topic
Soil Health, Crop Nutrient Management, Weed Management, Cropping Systems, Livestock Feeding
Category
Vegetables/Fruits, Livestock
Year Published
2024



