A Comprehensive Training in Sustainable Agriculture

Project Overview

ENE97-036
Project Type: Professional Development Program
Funds awarded in 1997: $122,000.00
Projected End Date: 12/31/2001
Matching Non-Federal Funds: $11,956.00
Region: Northeast
State: Vermont
Project Leader:
Dr. Vern Grubinger
University of Vermont

Annual Reports

Commodities

Not commodity specific

Practices

  • Education and Training: extension, farmer to farmer, focus group, networking, study circle
  • Farm Business Management: whole farm planning
  • Production Systems: agroecosystems, holistic management
  • Sustainable Communities: new business opportunities, public participation, urban agriculture, sustainability measures
    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.