Jeff Endres of Endres Berryridge Farms near Waunakee, WI, shares his experience with no-till alfalfa seeding into winter rye. The Endres' have been exploring the concept of planting green in their alfalfa seeding process. Over the past several years, they have successfully implemented a no-till seeding method for alfalfa into winter rye. This method has resulted in a decrease in herbicide use on newly seeded acres and has demonstrated effective erosion control, even during significant storm events in the spring.

Local resources for no-till alfalfa:

• https://demofarms.danecounty.gov/Case-Studies

Yahara Pride Farms:

• www.yaharapridefarms.org

Dane Demo Farms and Endres Berryridge Farms

• https://demofarms.danecounty.gov/Endres