Project Overview
FNE06-578
Project Type: Farmer
Funds awarded in 2006: $6,963.00
Projected End Date: 12/31/2006
Region: Northeast
State: Massachusetts
Project Leader:
Paul Lacinski
Sidehill Farm
Annual Reports
Commodities
- Vegetables: beets, eggplant, greens (leafy), peas (culinary), peppers
Practices
- Production Systems: general crop production
Proposal summary:
Many vegetable farms practice season extension, yet it comes at a high cost in terms of fuel, structures, and labor. This project will look at developing a prototype roller to efficiently manage an insulated night blanket and will also investigate the feasibility of employing used greenhouse plastic for early-season soil warming. Outreach will be through articles and presentations at regional conferences.
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