Prairie Plantings on Blueberry Farms - SARE Grant Management System

GNC22-340 (project overview)

Project Type: Graduate Student

Funds awarded in 2022: $14,997.00

Projected End Date: 09/30/2024

Host Institution Award ID: H008917138

Grant Recipient: Western Michigan University

Region: North Central

State: Michigan

Graduate Student:

Ellen Badger Hanson

Faculty Advisor:

Dr. Kathryn Docherty

Western Michigan University

Description:

Tri-fold that discusses the benefits of including prairie plantings on blueberry farms, special considerations when installing these plantings, tips for planting placement, and a list of resources for Michigan blueberry farmers looking to add prairies to their land.

Type:

Fact Sheet

File:

Download file (PDF)

Authors:

Ellen Badger Hanson, Western Michigan University; Rachel Drobnak, Michigan State University

Target audience:

Farmers/Ranchers

This product is associated with the project "Exploring the Effects of Prairie Restoration Management on Soil Microbial Carbon Storage"

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.