Sustainable Adapted Year-Round Production of Chemical-Free Strawberries

Project Overview

FNC03-466
Project Type: Farmer/Rancher
Funds awarded in 2003: $5,600.00
Projected End Date: 12/31/2005
Matching Non-Federal Funds: $14,525.00
Region: North Central
State: Ohio
Project Coordinator:

Annual Reports

Commodities

  • Fruits: berries (strawberries)

Practices

  • Crop Production: organic fertilizers
  • Education and Training: demonstration, display, extension, farmer to farmer, technical assistance
  • Farm Business Management: whole farm planning, new enterprise development, feasibility study, market study, value added
  • Pest Management: physical control
  • Production Systems: holistic management, transitioning to organic
  • Soil Management: organic matter, soil quality/health
  • Sustainable Communities: new business opportunities, partnerships, public participation, analysis of personal/family life, sustainability measures
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