No-till and cover crops are among the most cost effective tools to reverse soil and carbon loss and improve soil health; the economic, agronomic and environmental benefits of these practices are well known within the farming community.

Transitioning from conventional farming to no-till, and incorporating the use of cover crops, requires a higher level of management and demands a substantial investment in time to learn the information necessary to succeed.  Farmers face hurdles including field soil preparation, equipment purchasing decisions, and management of other impacts on agronomic practices. For many farmers, lack of knowledge is a barrier to implementation. 

This manual is designed to help agricultural service providers and farmers as they strive to implement new practices.   It is designed for individuals already convinced of the merits of no-till and cover crops, but unsure how to implement these practices.