Farmers in the Rio Grande Valley are studying an ancient technique to cope with the climate crisis: cover cropping. Cover cropping involves planting crops that protect and enrich the soil and reduce water and fertilizer use. Cover cropping also helps farmers diversify their income and improve their resilience to droughts and floods.

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https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2023/may/29/rio-grande-valley-farmers-study-ancient-technique-cover-cropping-climate-crisis