A new University of Maine Cooperative Extension publication, “Tarping in the Northeast: A Guide for Small Farms,” provides the most up-to-date information on an emerging practice of tarping—applying reusable tarps to the soil surface between crops and then removing them prior to planting—for weed and soil management. Intended for beginning and experienced farmers, and based on research and farmer experience, the guide highlights successful tarping practices, as well as situations to avoid.
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Source: Phys.org