Project Type: PDP State Program
Funds awarded in 2024: $33,000.00
Projected End Date: 06/30/2025
Grant Recipient:
University of Puerto Rico
Region: Southern
State: Puerto Rico
State Coordinator:
Nicolás M. Cartagena
University of Puerto Rico
Description:
Video to promote sustainable agriculture practices implemented in Puerto Rico, sponsored by the Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program (SARE). This summary describes soil as a living system and explains why healthy soil is the foundation of sustainable agriculture. It details key characteristics of fertile soil and promotes proven conservation practices—vegetative barriers, crop rotation, contour planting, and cover crops—to prevent erosion, retain moisture and nutrients, and build long-term resilience in Puerto Rico’s diverse and often steep terrains.
Type:
Video
Target audiences:
Farmers/Ranchers; Educators; Researchers; Consumers
This product is associated with the project "2024 - 2025 Puerto Rico Sustainable Practices Outreach Project"
Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and should not be construed to represent any official USDA or U.S. Government determination or policy.