Beginning Farmer & Land Access
Beginning Farmer Cover Crop Plan
A cover crop plan template for beginning farmers. It records goals, species choices, planting and termination plans, and results by field. Use it alongside advice from local advisors.
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Sections on this template
- Field name
- Goals for the cover crop
- Species or mix chosen
- Seed source
- Planting method
- Planting timing plan
- Termination method
- Following crop
- Results observed
How to use this template
Complete it by hand or retype the headings into your own document. Keep one signed copy on file and give a copy to everyone it affects.
Where to check the details
This sheet is a general template, so confirm specifics with your own manuals, labels and local rules. For current official guidance, start with USDA NRCS and SARE.
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