Project Overview
FNC06-601
Project Type: Farmer/Rancher
Funds awarded in 2006: $6,000.00
Projected End Date: 12/31/2008
Region: North Central
State: Nebraska
Project Coordinator:
Annual Reports
Commodities
- Fruits: berries (other)
Practices
- Crop Production: irrigation
- Pest Management: mulches - general
Proposal summary:
Aronia berries will be planted on a two-acre test plot to help determine if raising Aronia berries is a feasible enterprise in Eastern Nebraska. As an alternative enterprise this will help diversity and spread the risk of unfavorable and low market prices.
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