Project Overview
FNC08-720
Project Type: Farmer/Rancher
Funds awarded in 2008: $5,995.00
Projected End Date: 12/31/2010
Region: North Central
State: Michigan
Project Coordinator:
Annual Reports
Commodities
- Agronomic: grass (misc. perennial), hay
Practices
- Animal Production: feed/forage
- Crop Production: windbreaks
- Education and Training: farmer to farmer, networking, technical assistance
- Farm Business Management: marketing management, feasibility study, market study
- Natural Resources/Environment: wildlife
- Pest Management: field monitoring/scouting
- Production Systems: organic agriculture
- Soil Management: soil chemistry, organic matter, soil quality/health
- Sustainable Communities: new business opportunities, social networks
Proposal summary:
Growing beer hops in Southwestern Michigan as an alternative commodity for additional income on small acreage, provies a locally grown hop for micro brewers and home brewers.
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