Project Overview
FNE95-085
Project Type: Farmer
Funds awarded in 1995: $1,200.00
Projected End Date: 12/31/1997
Region: Northeast
State: New York
Project Leader:
Jeanne Giambrone
Hillside Acres
Commodities
- Fruits: melons
- Vegetables: eggplant, peppers, tomatoes
Practices
- Crop Production: greenhouses, season extension
- Education and Training: youth education
- Farm Business Management: farmers' markets/farm stands
Proposal summary:
Jeanne L. Giambrone will explore ways to extend the growing season for vegetable crops grown for sale at farmers' markets. The project will examine early and late protection methods, choice of varieties, timing and pest management, considerations using IPM methods.
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