Cover Crops, Forages, and Intercropping Field Day
This educational event will focus on the benefits of cover crops, perennial forages and grain, and establishing alfalfa and other perennials in an intercrop system.
Opportunities to incorporate winter cover crops, forages, and perennials into various cropping systems will be the focus of a North Dakota State University field day Tuesday, Sept. 16 led by Marisol Berti and Clair Keene. Presenters will demonstrate and discuss the benefits of cover crops and perennials and how to establish alfalfa in an annual cash crop like sorghum.
“I have researched various cover crops within many North Dakota cropping systems. Establishing alfalfa by intercropping with cash crops has great potential to increase the profitability of forages,” says Marisol Berti, professor in forage, cover crops and biomass production at NDSU.
Field day participants will have the opportunity to learn about cover crops and new perennial grain crops such as KernzaTM. Attendees will be able to connect with other participants who have experience in incorporating cover crops and forages into their farming systems.
If you’re coming from Interstate 29:
- Take the 19th Avenue North exit (Exit 67) and head east toward the Fargodome.
- Turn right (south) onto Dakota Drive.
- Continue past the Fargodome and the NDSU Wallman Wellness Center.
- You’ll see 15th Avenue North—turn left (east) there.
Once you’re at the 15th Ave N & 18th St N intersection:
- Look for the white tent in the field west of 18th St N, just west of the Jack Dalrymple Research Greenhouses.
- Parking will be available along the field edges—please follow any posted signs or volunteer directions..
If you’re coming from downtown Fargo:
- Head north on University Drive.
- Turn left (west) onto 15th Avenue North.
- Continue west until you reach Dakota Drive.
Once you’re at the 15th Ave N & 18th St N intersection:
- Look for the white tent in the field west of 18th St N, just west of the Jack Dalrymple Research Greenhouses.
- Parking will be available along the field edges—please follow any posted signs or volunteer directions.
Photos from the Event
