Our farm's a diversified operation. We grow more than 20 different crops each season. But more importantly, we never plant the same crop in the same field two years in a row. And we make sure there's always something growing out there-you'll never see one of our fields just sitting empty. Rotating through our crops like this helps regenerate our soil.
Organic waste left by one crop feeds the soil, helping the next one grow better.
Think of it as compost without the pile. It also reduces weed growth and keeps pests on their toes. It even makes our farm more productive-some seasons we'll use the same plot to grow two or more different crops in succession. Rotating crops requires careful management and scheduling, but the payoff is better produce. That's where cover crops come in.