Weathering Change: Cover Cropping for New Farmers

May 12, 2026

Are you curious about cover crops? In this workshop we will see how Meadowstone Farm incorporates cover crops into their high tunnels and fields -from planning to planting. We will highlight how cover crops can be used as a method to manage soil fertility and lessen the impacts of extreme weather on the farm, like drought and flooding. We will also hear from the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) about financial incentive programs you can utilize to start incorporating cover crops on your farm.

This workshop is geared towards beginning farmers but is open to anyone who is interested. This event is free to attend, but registration is appreciated.

Pesticide Applicator Credits pending.

If you need an accommodation to participate in our programming, please contact please contact Caroline Beaton, caroline.beaton@unh.edu, prior to the event. Given ample time, we will make any reasonable effort to meet your needs, including language access services if requested, which will be provided free of charge.

Source : unh.edu

Video: Cheapest States to Buy Farmland in America

The United States has more than 895 million acres of farmland, which includes all rural land tied to farming operations, from highly fertile Midwest cornfields to vast grazing ranges in the West, as well as the undeveloped rural land, which is often sold as ranches, homesteads, or uncultivated lots. Nowadays investing in rural land is very lucrative even billionaires like Bill Gates, Jeff Bezos, and Warren Buffett have bought up thousands of acres of farmland across America. In contrast to investors, agricultural companies, and business moguls, some buy farmland for their own requisites, like starting a small farmstead, creating a cottage, and becoming self-resilient. In this video we have ranked the top cheapest states to buy farmland according to the per-acre land value, which is accumulated from the United States Department of Agriculture. The USDA’s per-acre land values come from an annual survey, which is cross-checked with actual sales data, appraisals, and market trends to ensure accuracy. So here are The top Cheapest States to Buy Farmland.