Rosebud Producers Develop WIC Markets

Project Overview

LNC00-163
Project Type: Research and Education
Funds awarded in 2000: $94,000.00
Projected End Date: 12/31/2002
Region: North Central
State: South Dakota
Project Coordinator:
Ann Krush
Center for Permaculture as a Native Science

Annual Reports

Commodities

  • Fruits: apples, berries (other), cherries, grapes, melons, pears, plums, berries (strawberries)
  • Nuts: hazelnuts
  • Vegetables: beans, beets, broccoli, cabbages, carrots, cauliflower, celery, cucurbits, eggplant, onions, peas (culinary), peppers, rutabagas, sweet corn, tomatoes, turnips
  • Additional Plants: tobacco, native plants
  • Animals: bees

Practices

  • Animal Production: preventive practices
  • Crop Production: windbreaks
  • Education and Training: demonstration, extension, farmer to farmer, mentoring, networking
  • Farm Business Management: cooperatives, marketing management, value added
  • Natural Resources/Environment: wildlife
  • Pest Management: prevention
  • Production Systems: permaculture
  • Soil Management: organic matter
  • Sustainable Communities: new business opportunities, public participation, analysis of personal/family life
    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.