Use of Acid Reclaimed Mine Land for Commercial Blueberry Production

Project Overview

FNC04-512
Project Type: Farmer/Rancher
Funds awarded in 2004: $6,000.00
Projected End Date: 12/31/2005
Matching Non-Federal Funds: $6,610.00
Region: North Central
State: Ohio
Project Coordinator:
Patricia Tillis
Tillis Highlands Farm

Annual Reports

Commodities

  • Fruits: berries (other)

Practices

  • Crop Production: conservation tillage
  • Education and Training: demonstration, extension, farmer to farmer
  • Farm Business Management: marketing management
  • Natural Resources/Environment: hedges - grass
  • Production Systems: permaculture
  • Soil Management: organic matter, soil analysis, composting, nutrient mineralization
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