Community partnering, education, and marketing.

Project Overview

FNE00-333
Project Type: Farmer
Funds awarded in 2000: $5,620.00
Projected End Date: 12/31/2000
Matching Non-Federal Funds: $6,065.00
Region: Northeast
State: New Hampshire
Project Leader:
Tom Earle
Email
RR 1 Box 27

Commodities

  • Agronomic: oats, potatoes, sunflower
  • Fruits: melons, berries (other)
  • Vegetables: beans, beets, broccoli, cabbages, carrots, cauliflower, celery, cucurbits, eggplant, garlic, greens (leafy), lentils, onions, parsnips, peas (culinary), peppers, rutabagas, sweet corn, tomatoes, turnips, brussel sprouts
  • Additional Plants: herbs, ornamentals
  • Animals: bovine, poultry, swine, sheep

Practices

  • Education and Training: demonstration, display, extension, farmer to farmer, focus group, mentoring, on-farm/ranch research, study circle
  • Farm Business Management: whole farm planning, budgets/cost and returns, community-supported agriculture, cooperatives, marketing management
  • Soil Management: soil quality/health
  • Sustainable Communities: new business opportunities, partnerships, public participation, community services, employment opportunities, social capital, social networks, sustainability measures
    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.