Institutional Markets for Sustainable Agriculture Products

Project Overview

LNC99-157
Project Type: Research and Education
Funds awarded in 1999: $61,875.00
Projected End Date: 12/31/2004
Matching Non-Federal Funds: $25,000.00
Region: North Central
State: Wisconsin
Project Coordinator:
John Hendrickson
CIAS, UW-Madison
Co-Coordinators:
George Stevenson
UW-Madison, Center for Integrated Ag. Systems

Annual Reports

Commodities

  • Agronomic: corn, potatoes
  • Fruits: apples, berries (other), berries (cranberries), melons, pears, berries (strawberries)
  • Vegetables: asparagus, beans, beets, broccoli, cabbages, carrots, cauliflower, celery, cucurbits, eggplant, garlic, greens (leafy), onions, parsnips, peas (culinary), peppers, rutabagas, sweet corn, tomatoes, turnips, brussel sprouts
  • Additional Plants: herbs
  • Animals: bees, bovine, poultry, sheep, swine, fish
  • Animal Products: dairy
  • Miscellaneous: mushrooms

Practices

  • Education and Training: demonstration, extension, networking
  • Farm Business Management: marketing management, market study, value added
  • Sustainable Communities: infrastructure analysis, new business opportunities, partnerships, urban/rural integration
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