Cover Crops Case Studies: Gary Sommers Farm

Posted January 2012

This case study shares the experience of one Wisconsin farmer who has been growing cover crops on his cash grain farm for twenty years. He presents his philosophy of cover crop use, explains what cover crop management practices have and have not worked on his farm, and describes what benefits he sees from growing cover crops. Farmers and researchers can use this information as a starting point to explore how they might develop cover crop systems to meet their own goals.

Cover Crops Case Studies: Gary Sommers Farm (PDF)

Wisconsin Farm to School Summit

Register now for the Wisconsin Farm to School Summit in La Crosse on June 26th and 27th. This event will showcase current farm to school efforts across the state, as well as new resources for farm to school practitioners and advocates. Information and online registration

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CIAS works with Driftless Region partners on emerging forest crops

CIAS is working with Rooted Spoon Culinary, New Forest Farm, the Upper Midwest Hazelnut Development Initiative and the Midwest Aronia Association on the production, processing and marketing of three forest crops: hazelnuts, aronia and wild mushrooms. These forest products can help chefs create locally-sourced signature dishes, and can help landowners supplement and diversify their income. A June 27 workshop will connect growers with Driftless Region chefs interested in purchasing and using these crops. More information here.

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