Summary of Results: Agroecosystem Project at the Organic Dairy Research Farm University of New Hampshire

LNE15-344R (project overview)

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:

As one of two Agroecosystem Grant Projects funded by Northeast SARE, the University of New Hampshire (UNH) Organic Dairy Farm Agroecosystem Study focused on creating a closed system, energy independent organic dairy farm model for the Northeastern U.S. This report covers all of the main areas of research conducted, and highlights results with the most practical application.

Type:

Article/Newsletter/Blog

File:

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Authors:

John Aber, University of New Hampshire
Matthew M. Smith, University of New Hampshire
Allison Leach, University of New Hampshire
William McDowell, University of New Hampshire
Michelle Shattuck, University of New Hampshire
Nicole Williamson, University of New Hampshire
Dena Hoffman, University of New Hampshire
J. Matthew Davis, University of New Hampshire

Target audiences:

Farmers/Ranchers; Educators; Researchers

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."

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.