Coordinate technical and financial support and leverage an extensive existing education program to help farmers increase the adoption of cover crops in corn, soybean and wheat systems in Minnesota. Project will support the adoption of cover crops on 25,000 acres in 2022, with the potential to increase the total to 100,000 acres by 2025 to enhance soil health, improve water resources, and provide benefit to wildlife while providing economic benefits to participating farmers.
NFWF Grant Profile
Conservation Program(s):
Conservation Partners
Project Title: Coordinating Cover Crop Adoption to Conserve Natural Resources in Minnesota
Organization:
Minnesota Soil Health Coalition
Project ID:
2004.22.075407
Description:
Award Amount:
$248653.80
Location:
Minnesota