Species Profiles for Pacific Island Agroforestry

Project Overview

EW02-001
Project Type: Professional Development Program
Funds awarded in 2002: $94,971.00
Projected End Date: 12/31/2005
Matching Non-Federal Funds: $41,568.00
Region: Western
State: Hawaii
Principal Investigator:
Craig Elevitch
Permanent Agriculture Resources

Annual Reports

Commodities

  • Fruits: bananas, figs
  • Additional Plants: native plants, ornamentals, trees

Practices

  • Animal Production: feed/forage, pasture fertility
  • Crop Production: conservation tillage
  • Education and Training: extension
  • Farm Business Management: new enterprise development, value added, whole farm planning
  • Natural Resources/Environment: afforestation, biodiversity, soil stabilization, wildlife
  • Pest Management: prevention
  • Production Systems: holistic management, permaculture
  • Soil Management: organic matter
  • Sustainable Communities: new business opportunities, sustainability measures
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