Organic high tunnel growers needed! High tunnel cover crop trial

The University of MN/University of NH High Tunnel Cover Crops Trial is recruiting high tunnel growers to receive free cover crop seed and participate in cover crop planting in spring and summer 2025. Our project aims to enable organic high tunnel growers to reduce their dependence on purchased composts and manures by using nitrogen-fixing legume cover crops.

Upcoming planting timeslot options are:

• Early spring cover crops (planted between February 1-April 15), grown before your transplanted or late-seeded warm-season vegetable crops (e.g. tomato or fall crops.
• Summer cover crops (planted between May 15-July 15) grown in midsummer between your cool-season or overwinter vegetable crops (e.g. spinach).

Participating farmers will receive seed of "best bet" legume cover crops for your chosen timeslot, as well as a free soil test. To learn more about participating in the trial, please fill out our interest form. We will also be holding an informational webinar for farmers interested in taking part in the trial. Please join us on Zoom on January 24 from 12-1pm CT/1-2pm ET.