Project Overview
FNC06-605
Project Type: Farmer/Rancher
Funds awarded in 2006: $6,000.00
Projected End Date: 12/31/2007
Region: North Central
State: Minnesota
Project Coordinator:
Tim Carroll
Cedar River Horse Logging
Commodities
- Agronomic: corn, oats, grass (misc. perennial), hay
- Nuts: walnuts
Practices
- Animal Production: feed/forage
- Crop Production: agroforestry, forestry
- Education and Training: demonstration
- Farm Business Management: value added
- Natural Resources/Environment: biodiversity, habitat enhancement, wildlife
- Production Systems: holistic management
- Sustainable Communities: new business opportunities, partnerships, employment opportunities, sustainability measures
Proposal summary:
Tim Carroll of Cedar River Horse Logging & Wood Products, in cooperation with Twin Cities Public Television's Minnesota Channel, are requesting funding for a television series that will address the environmental benefits of equine forestry while allowing viewers a glimpse into sustainable forest management, ideas for forest recreation, and woodworking projects.
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