Permanent Cover Mix
We use the term “permanent cover” to refer to flood prone parts of the farm that have been planted with a perennial crop such as a flowering meadow mix or a hay mix. In extremely flood-prone areas on the farm it is important to limit tillage as much as possible, so these areas are either never tilled or only tilled every few years. Permanent cover can help prevent runoff, increase soil infiltration, and help hold the soil in place to prevent erosion.
Spring wheat is planted in the early spring and it is harvested in July.