Sustainable Small Farm Promotion Using Novel Market Stand

Project Overview

FNC04-544
Project Type: Farmer/Rancher
Funds awarded in 2004: $3,960.00
Projected End Date: 12/31/2005
Matching Non-Federal Funds: $9,090.00
Region: North Central
State: Minnesota
Project Coordinator:
Sean Albiston
Blue Roof Organics

Commodities

  • Agronomic: potatoes, soybeans, grass (misc. perennial), hay
  • Fruits: berries (other)
  • Vegetables: artichokes, asparagus, beans, beets, broccoli, cabbages, carrots, cauliflower, celery, cucurbits, eggplant, garlic, greens (leafy), onions, parsnips, peas (culinary), peppers, rutabagas, tomatoes, turnips, brussel sprouts
  • Additional Plants: herbs
  • Animals: poultry

Practices

  • Animal Production: feed/forage
  • Education and Training: demonstration, farmer to farmer, on-farm/ranch research
  • Farm Business Management: new enterprise development, community-supported agriculture, marketing management, market study
  • Pest Management: disease vectors, mulching - vegetative
  • Sustainable Communities: public participation, urban agriculture, urban/rural integration, social networks
    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.