Crop-bearing Windbreak/Shelterbelt Project

Project Overview

FNC99-289
Project Type: Farmer/Rancher
Funds awarded in 1999: $8,970.00
Projected End Date: 12/31/2000
FS Funds: $4,875.00
Region: North Central
State: Iowa
Project Coordinator:

Annual Reports

Commodities

  • Nuts: hazelnuts, pecans, walnuts

Practices

  • Crop Production: windbreaks
  • Education and Training: demonstration, display, extension, farmer to farmer
  • Farm Business Management: new enterprise development
  • Natural Resources/Environment: biodiversity, habitat enhancement, hedgerows, riparian buffers, soil stabilization, wildlife, hedges - woody
  • Production Systems: permaculture
  • Sustainable Communities: new business opportunities
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