Project Overview
FNC03-459
Project Type: Farmer/Rancher
Funds awarded in 2003: $13,970.00
Projected End Date: 12/31/2006
Matching Non-Federal Funds: $14,610.00
Region: North Central
State: Iowa
Project Coordinator:
Michael Nash
Sunflower Fields Family Farm & CSA
Commodities
- Agronomic: potatoes, grass (misc. perennial), hay
- Fruits: apples, berries (other), melons
- Vegetables: beans, beets, broccoli, cabbages, carrots, cauliflower, celery, cucurbits, eggplant, garlic, greens (leafy), onions, parsnips, peas (culinary), peppers, rutabagas, sweet corn, tomatoes, turnips, brussel sprouts
- Animals: bovine, poultry, goats, rabbits, swine
- Animal Products: dairy
Practices
- Animal Production: feed/forage
- Farm Business Management: new enterprise development, budgets/cost and returns, cooperatives, community-supported agriculture, marketing management, risk management, value added
- Sustainable Communities: infrastructure analysis, new business opportunities, partnerships, public participation, urban/rural integration, employment opportunities, social capital, social networks, 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.