Increasing Soil Health with Cover Crops
Friday, November 6, 2026 • 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
441 Ballahack Rd, Chesapeake, VA 23322
This field demonstration is being held for farmers to learn about incorporating cover crops on their farm, which in turn means healthy crops. Participants will learn how to begin the Spiral of Soil Health, creating healthy soil in order for plants to have better uptake of nutrients which is essential for the highest potential growth, ability to withstand or resist drought, and to retain topsoil by reducing erosion, as well as learn how it sustains agricultural practices and our ability to provide food for the future. Please join us to discover how six trial cover crops may affect your farm's soil health. A restroom will not be available.
For more information, contact Ben Dukes at 804-731-7916 or bdukes@vsu.edu.
Virginia Cooperative Extension is a partnership of Virginia Tech, Virginia State University, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), and local governments, and is an equal opportunity employer. For the full non-discrimination statement, please visit ext.vt.edu/accessibility.