Using Pastured Chickens for the Control of Colorado Potato Beetle

Project Overview

FNE95-092
Project Type: Farmer
Funds awarded in 1995: $821.00
Projected End Date: 12/31/1996
Region: Northeast
State: Vermont
Project Leader:
Joseph Klein
Littlewood Farm

Commodities

  • Agronomic: potatoes
  • Animals: poultry

Practices

  • Pest Management: general pest management

    Proposal summary:

    Joesph Klien will test the use of pastured chickens to control Colorado potato beetles.

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