Improving Vineyard Grass and Weed Control through the Incorporation of Babydoll Sheep

Project Overview

FNC07-648
Project Type: Farmer/Rancher
Funds awarded in 2007: $3,736.00
Projected End Date: 12/31/2009
Region: North Central
State: Missouri
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Annual Reports

Commodities

  • Fruits: grapes
  • Animals: sheep

Practices

  • Animal Production: grazing management
  • Crop Production: cover crops
  • Pest Management: physical control, weed ecology

    Proposal summary:

    Testing the effectiveness of controlling grass and weed growth in Midwestern vineyards with managed, rotational grazing of Olde English Babydoll Sheep.

    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.