2000 "Farming for the Future" field day.

Project Overview

FNE00-338
Project Type: Farmer
Funds awarded in 2000: $3,900.00
Projected End Date: 12/31/2000
Matching Non-Federal Funds: $3,150.00
Region: Northeast
State: Pennsylvania
Project Leader:
Steve Groff
Cedar Meadow Farm

Commodities

  • Agronomic: corn, soybeans
  • Vegetables: cucurbits, tomatoes

Practices

  • Education and Training: technical assistance, demonstration, farmer to farmer, on-farm/ranch research, youth education
  • Production Systems: general crop production
  • Soil Management: soil quality/health

    Proposal summary:

    This project expands on an established annual field day on profitability and sustainable techniques on the applicant's farm, and allows the farmer to develop a partnership for the event with the local Chamber of Commerce. The growth of the field day and its accompanying effectiveness also means growth in its complexity. The goal is to boost attendance and raise awareness of sustainable techniques.

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