Crop Rotation on Organic Farms
This planning manual provides a comprehensive overview of crop rotation planning. It focuses on how to plan your crop rotations to maximize soil health and sustainably manage pests. The support provided in this guide will also be useful for non-organic producers.
This manual was created by the Natural Resource, Agriculture and Engineering Service with funding from the Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) Program
- Learn how to consider the physical properties (soil type, typography, etc.) of your farm in crop rotation planning.
- Review step-by-step planning guides for different types of farming operations (mixed vegetable, cash grain, etc.)
- Browse rotation sequences from expert farmers across the Northeast USA.
- Access resources for tracking your crop rotations over time.
