1995 Annual Report for FNC95-106
Project Type: Farmer/Rancher
Funds awarded in 1995: $4,584.00
Projected End Date: 12/31/1998
Region: North Central
State: Nebraska
Project Coordinator:
Native Elderberry and Plums as an Income Source from Waste Ground
Summary
Marginal waste areas, a part of most farms, can provide extra income by incoporating native flora into existing farm management.
Objectives: 1) To demonstrate the potential value of native elderberry and wild plum as alternative income crops, and 2) to conduct trials in transplanting and propagating native species on waste acres.
Results: Project was extended for one eyar to gather additional data on transplanting, harvesting and marketing.