Project Overview
FNE93-008
Project Type: Farmer
Funds awarded in 1993: $1,350.00
Projected End Date: 12/31/1993
Matching Non-Federal Funds: $750.00
Region: Northeast
State: Rhode Island
Project Leader:
Paul Pieri
Maurolou Farm
Commodities
- Additional Plants: flowers
Practices
- Pest Management: flame
Proposal summary:
Design and construct a "hand cart type" flame weeding tool suitable for farm trials and small scale use of propane flame to control weeds. This project will then trial its use on a variety of field grown cut flowers planted in both beds and rows.
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