Project Overview
FNC05-579
Project Type: Farmer/Rancher
Funds awarded in 2005: $6,000.00
Projected End Date: 12/31/2007
Region: North Central
State: Michigan
Project Coordinator:
Annual Reports
Commodities
- Agronomic: rye, sunflower
- Vegetables: beets, broccoli, cabbages, carrots, cauliflower, cucurbits, eggplant, garlic, greens (leafy), onions, peas (culinary), peppers, sweet corn, tomatoes
- Additional Plants: herbs, ornamentals
Practices
- Crop Production: cover crops, double cropping, organic fertilizers
- Education and Training: demonstration
- Farm Business Management: new enterprise development, community-supported agriculture, marketing management, whole farm planning
- Natural Resources/Environment: biodiversity
- Pest Management: cultural control, mulching - vegetative
- Soil Management: green manures, organic matter
- Sustainable Communities: new business opportunities, partnerships, public participation, community services, employment opportunities, social capital, social networks, community development
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