Alternative Use for Small Tobacco Acreage in Southeastern Indiana

Project Overview

FNC98-206
Project Type: Farmer/Rancher
Funds awarded in 1998: $3,270.00
Projected End Date: 12/31/1999
Region: North Central
State: Indiana
Project Coordinator:

Annual Reports

Commodities

  • Vegetables: asparagus, greens (leafy)
  • Additional Plants: ornamentals

Practices

  • Crop Production: cover crops, foliar feeding, organic fertilizers
  • Education and Training: farmer to farmer, mentoring, networking, study circle
  • Farm Business Management: new enterprise development
  • Pest Management: biological control, cultural control, mulching - plastic, row covers (for pests), soil solarization, trap crops
  • Production Systems: general crop production
  • Soil Management: green manures, organic matter, soil analysis, soil quality/health
  • Sustainable Communities: new business opportunities, analysis of personal/family life
    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.