Urban Gardening Project

Project Overview

FNC04-521
Project Type: Farmer/Rancher
Funds awarded in 2004: $5,995.00
Projected End Date: 12/31/2004
Matching Non-Federal Funds: $8,048.00
Region: North Central
State: Nebraska
Project Coordinator:
Ingrid Kirst
Community CROPS

Commodities

  • Vegetables: sweet potatoes, beans, beets, carrots, eggplant, peas (culinary), peppers, cucurbits, sweet corn, tomatoes

Practices

  • Crop Production: no-till
  • Education and Training: demonstration, display, workshop
  • Farm Business Management: community-supported agriculture
  • Pest Management: physical control, prevention
  • Soil Management: earthworms, organic matter
  • Sustainable Communities: public participation, urban agriculture
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