The Use of Movable High Tunnels in the Organic Production of Strawberries, Potatoes, and Raspberries

Project Overview

FNC02-387
Project Type: Farmer/Rancher
Funds awarded in 2002: $5,644.00
Projected End Date: 12/31/2004
Region: North Central
State: Wisconsin
Project Coordinator:
Daniel Mielke
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Commodities

  • Agronomic: potatoes
  • Fruits: berries (other), berries (strawberries)

Practices

  • Crop Production: conservation tillage
  • Education and Training: demonstration, display, extension, farmer to farmer, focus group, on-farm/ranch research, participatory research, workshop
  • Farm Business Management: budgets/cost and returns, marketing management, feasibility study
  • Pest Management: biological control, competition, field monitoring/scouting, integrated pest management, mulches - killed, mulching - plastic, row covers (for pests), mulching - vegetative, weather monitoring
  • Production Systems: general crop production
  • Soil Management: earthworms, green manures, organic matter, nutrient mineralization
  • Sustainable Communities: new business opportunities, 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.