Growing cover crops in the off-season, and more organic production. Those are two recommendations for Wyoming farmers in a new report that looks at ways to help farmers save money, boost production and help the environment. Eliav Bitan with National Wildlife Federation co-authored the report. He says cover crops minimize soil erosion, provide food for many game bird species, and reduce fertilizer use in the next crop year.
Bitan says organic produce is still gaining in popularity with consumers, and organic farming practices are becoming more profitable for farmers.
Bitan says there are challenges because the types of cover crops that can thrive in Wyoming's climate are limited and they require more time to manage. The report makes seven recommendations for agricultural production, including the use of on-farm anaerobic digesters to treat animal waste, and reduced tilling.
Bitan says organic produce is still gaining in popularity with consumers, and organic farming practices are becoming more profitable for farmers.
Bitan says there are challenges because the types of cover crops that can thrive in Wyoming's climate are limited and they require more time to manage. The report makes seven recommendations for agricultural production, including the use of on-farm anaerobic digesters to treat animal waste, and reduced tilling.
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