Community Supported Agriculture: Research and Education for Enhanced Viability and Potential in the Northeast

Project Overview

LNE95-063
Project Type: Research and Education
Funds awarded in 1995: $159,000.00
Projected End Date: 12/31/1999
Matching Non-Federal Funds: $133,033.00
Region: Northeast
State: Massachusetts
Project Leader:
Daniel A. Lass
University of Massachusetts

Annual Reports

Information Products

Commodities

  • Fruits: melons
  • Vegetables: asparagus, beans, beets, broccoli, cabbages, carrots, cauliflower, cucurbits, eggplant, garlic, greens (leafy), onions, peas (culinary), peppers, sweet corn, tomatoes, brussel sprouts

Practices

  • Education and Training: decision support system, extension, farmer to farmer, mentoring, networking
  • Farm Business Management: budgets/cost and returns, community-supported agriculture, marketing management, agricultural finance, whole farm planning
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