Project Type: Farmer/Rancher
                Funds awarded in 2022: $15,000.00                
				            Projected End Date: 01/15/2024            
			            
            Grant Recipient:
			Koko Earth Farms, LLC
        Region: North Central
		        State: Indiana
		            Project Coordinator:
			                
														
				
								
																		Mimi Kokoska                                                                            
						Koko Earth Farms, LLC
							Description:
				š³š Mimi and Evan Kokosaka are developing Indiana's first large-scale truffle orchard! This project focuses on cultivating Burgundy truffles with oak seedlings to enhance soil health, boost local food systems, and promote agroforestry. This video is their presentation at the 2025 Indiana Small Farm Conference.
			Type:
			Video
			Transcript Embedded:
                Yes
            Target audience:
			Farmers/Ranchers
			This product is associated with the project "Truffle-Hardwood Orchard Development: A New Agro-Forestry Product for Indiana"
		
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