Three Steps to a Growing Revolution: Where Do Cover Crops Fit?

Dave Montgomery

Professor, Earth & Space Sciences

University of Washington

Author of five books and Professor of Earth & Space Sciences at the University of Washington, Dave Montgomery discusses how cover crops can be part of the soil health solution while helping reduce soil degradation.

Montgomery shares his observations on cover cropping around the globe while researching for his book, "Growing a Revolution: Bringing Our Soil Back to Life." He says cover crops can be part of a 3-prong approach to restoring soil health, including reducing tillage and crop rotation.

Find out why Montgomery says growers should park the plow to minimize soil disturbance, grow cover crops, including legumes, to get nitrogen and carbon into the soil, and grow a diversity of crops.