Project Type: Research Only
Funds awarded in 2015: $389,118.00
Projected End Date: 01/31/2019
Grant Recipient:
University of New Hampshire
Region: Northeast
State: New Hampshire
Project Leader:
Dr. John Aber
University of New Hampshire
Description:
A CLOSED-SYSTEM, ENERGY INDEPENDENT ORGANIC DAIRY FARM The goal of this project is to enhance the long-term sustainability of organic dairy farm agroecosystems in northern New England through the development, implementation and evaluation of innovative management practices and systems designed to reduce energy demand and to close nutrient cycles.
Type:
Website
Target audiences:
Farmers/Ranchers; Educators; Researchers; Consumers
This product is associated with the project "UNH organic dairy farm agroecosystem study, phase III: A closed system, energy independent organic dairy farm for the Northeastern U.S."
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