Success StoryCover Crops become extremely important to rebuild soil health after major flood



Cover Crops become extremely important to rebuild soil health after major flood

Author: Chadwick Conway

Planning Unit: Knott County CES

Major Program: Water and Soil Quality and Conservation

Plan of Work: Ag Production & Natural Resources

Outcome: Intermediate Outcome


 

Every year, the Knott County Agriculture/Natural Resource Agent teaches a class in the fall on cover crops to home gardeners. Cover crops are a very critical part of having a successful garden, however, most people do not understand the importance of cover crops and what they can do for the soil. Cover Crop is vegetation that is sown on your field, mainly in the fall, to help control erosion, loosen compacted soils, build up organic matter, and help with weed control. This year’s class was extremely important, as over half in attendance had damage to their soil from the major flood in the summer of 2022. We also had the opportunity to partner with the KY Horticulture Council to utilize the last flood assistance funds. These funds purchased cover crop seeds and gardening tools for participants who attended. In total, we had 26 clients attend. They were given educational resources and tools to continue building their soil health in order to be more productive in next year's gardens. 






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