Redefining the Field Edge: Watershed-based Conservation Case Study

LNC18-409 (project overview)
Project Type: Research and Education
Funds awarded in 2018: $199,351.00
Projected End Date: 09/30/2022
Grant Recipient: Iowa State University
Region: North Central
State: Iowa
Project Coordinator:
Dr. Mark Licht
Email
Department of Agronomy, Iowa State University
Description:
A case study featuring 4 farmer partners who converted row crop field areas with low to marginal profitability into perennial species to increase whole field profitability and address resource concerns. The case study comes with companion resources for students and educators.
Type:
Manual/Guide
Author:
Mark Licht, IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY
Target audiences:
Farmers/Ranchers; Educators
URL:
https://iastate.app.box.com/s/lz99dzwu7pt8k831vd9zwigqif821keq/folder/152729270225
Ordering info:
MARK LICHT
lichtma@iastate.edu
IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY
2104 AGRONOMY HALL, 716 FARM HOUSE LANE
AMES, IA 50011
(515) 294-0877
This product is associated with the project "Redefining the Field Edge"
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.