GROWN Locally Grower's Cooperative Website

Project Overview

FNC00-326
Project Type: Farmer/Rancher
Funds awarded in 2000: $9,400.00
Projected End Date: 12/31/2002
Matching Non-Federal Funds: $8,850.00
Region: North Central
State: Iowa
Project Coordinator:
Michael Nash
Sunflower Fields Family Farm & CSA

Annual Reports

Commodities

  • Fruits: melons, apples, berries (other), berries (strawberries)
  • Vegetables: asparagus, beans, beets, broccoli, cabbages, carrots, cauliflower, celery, cucurbits, eggplant, garlic, greens (leafy), lentils, onions, parsnips, peas (culinary), peppers, rutabagas, sweet corn, tomatoes, turnips, brussel sprouts
  • Additional Plants: herbs

Practices

  • Education and Training: farmer to farmer
  • Farm Business Management: new enterprise development, cooperatives, marketing management, value added
  • Sustainable Communities: new business opportunities, community services, employment opportunities
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