Sustainable Blackberries and Raspberries: A self-assessment workbook for growers

LS12-250 (project overview)

Project Type: Research and Education

Funds awarded in 2012: $214,948.00

Projected End Date: 12/31/2015

Region: Southern

State: Arkansas

Principal Investigator:

Dr. Curt Rom

University of Arkansas

Description:

This workbook is a self-evaluation tool for growers to use to assess the sustainability of farm decisions and practices. It should be used annually with the idea of improving the farm. By using the checklist, growers can see where they are doing well, satisfactorily or need improvement.

Type:

Book/Handbook

Target audiences:

Farmers/Ranchers; Educators

URL:

http://cars.uark.edu/ourwork/Specialty-Crop-Production-and-Marketing/hightunnelorganic_fi.aspx

Ordering info:

Heather Friedrich
heatherf@uark.edu
University of Arkansas
316 PTSC
Fayetteville, ar 72701
(479) 575-2798

This product is associated with the project "Extending the Market Season with High Tunnel Technology for Organic Fruit Production"

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.