Build it and they will come: Integrating beneficial beetle habitat with organic growing systems economically

Project Overview

FNC08-722
Project Type: Farmer/Rancher
Funds awarded in 2008: $6,000.00
Projected End Date: 12/31/2011
Region: North Central
State: Minnesota
Project Coordinator:
Juan Carlos Cervantes
Email
Celestial Harvest, Inc

Annual Reports

Commodities

  • Animals: beetle

Practices

  • Production Systems: organic agriculture

    Proposal summary:

    This project will test the viability of beetle banks in the North Central region for managing pests on smallorganic vegetable operations. This work will serve as a demonstration to growers in the North Central region on how to create a healthy farm enviornment for crop production using pest control techniques that are both preventive and economical.

    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.