Farmer-Run Research Organization for Southern New England

Project Overview

LNE01-143
Project Type: Research and Education
Funds awarded in 2001: $167,660.00
Projected End Date: 12/31/2005
Matching Non-Federal Funds: $59,921.00
Region: Northeast
State: Connecticut
Project Leader:
Thomas Morris
University of Connecticut

Annual Reports

Commodities

  • Agronomic: corn, grass (misc. perennial), hay
  • Animals: bovine, sheep
  • Animal Products: dairy

Practices

  • Animal Production: manure management, pasture renovation, grazing - rotational, feed/forage
  • Crop Production: no-till, nutrient cycling, organic fertilizers, application rate management
  • Education and Training: demonstration, extension, farmer to farmer, participatory research
  • Farm Business Management: value added
  • Soil Management: nutrient mineralization
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