Vermicompost of Agricultural Wastes into an Efficient Plant Growth Media in Order to Create a Sustainable Production System

Project Overview

FNC01-381
Project Type: Farmer/Rancher
Funds awarded in 2001: $2,310.00
Projected End Date: 12/31/2002
Matching Non-Federal Funds: $6,790.00
Region: North Central
State: Ohio
Project Coordinator:
Andrzej Kazek
Email

Annual Reports

Commodities

  • Agronomic: corn, flax, spelt, soybeans, wheat, grass (misc. perennial), hay
  • Vegetables: tomatoes
  • Animals: sheep
  • Miscellaneous: mushrooms

Practices

  • Animal Production: manure management, feed/forage
  • Crop Production: organic fertilizers, application rate management
  • Education and Training: on-farm/ranch research
  • Farm Business Management: whole farm planning
  • Production Systems: agroecosystems, transitioning to organic, integrated crop and livestock systems
  • Soil Management: earthworms, organic matter, soil analysis, soil quality/health
  • Sustainable Communities: sustainability measures
    Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the view of the U.S. Department of Agriculture or SARE.