Polk soil and water conservation district
Cover Crops 101:
Growing Cover Crops for the First Time
&
Economics of Soil Health: How to Make Cover Crops Profitable
March 3, 2026, 9am-11:45am
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Location
Join Polk SWCD in Dallas County at the Adel Fairgrounds on March 3rd, 2026 from 9am – 3pm.
Guest Speakers: Meagan Anderson, ISU Ext Field Agronomist & JD Hollingsworth, NRCS Area Soil Health Specialist.
This classroom style event will equip you with everything you need to know to maximize cover crop benefits and profitability on your operation.
Refreshments and Vendors Available
Overview
The Polk Soil and Water Conservation District Regenerative Farming Cover Crop Demonstration Plot is a 5 acre plot located at 16581 NE 42nd St, Cambridge, IA 50046.
Sessions
Session 1: Planting Methods, Species, Termination
Session 2: Understanding the Benefits of your Operation
Session 3: Profitability in Cover Crops
Session 4: Funding Available in Polk County, Iowa
The goal of Polk SWCD is to protect water quality and conserve soil resources in Iowa.
To provide leadership that helps people improve, conserve, and sustain our natural resources while educating them on the importance and practicality of maintaining our environment and quality of life.
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Office Hours
- Monday-Friday: 8:00am - 4:30pm
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Saturday-Sunday: Closed
Closed on federal holidays
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