Project Overview
FNE04-536
Project Type: Farmer
Funds awarded in 2004: $5,437.00
Projected End Date: 12/31/2004
Region: Northeast
State: West Virginia
Project Leader:
Cindy Welch
Mountain Berry Farms
Commodities
- Agronomic: rye
- Additional Plants: native plants
- Animals: rabbits
Practices
- Animal Production: housing, animal protection and health, feed rations, manure management, grazing - rotational
- Education and Training: extension, on-farm/ranch research
- Farm Business Management: feasibility study
- Soil Management: soil analysis, soil quality/health
- Sustainable Communities: sustainability measures
Proposal summary:
Due to the high cost of pelleted rabbit feed, rabbit farming ventures are often unsuccessful. This project will examine the feasibility of pasturing rabbits to sustain a rabbitry, allowing the producer to consider a seasonal approach to rabbit production. Outreach will be through publications and presentations.
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