Propagation of Alaska Native Plants for Landscape and Restoration Use

Project Overview

FW02-045
Project Type: Farmer/Rancher
Funds awarded in 2002: $7,500.00
Projected End Date: 12/31/2005
Region: Western
State: Alaska
Principal Investigator:
Michael Emers
Rosie Creek Farm

Annual Reports

Commodities

  • Additional Plants: native plants

Practices

  • Crop Production: nutrient cycling
  • Education and Training: demonstration, extension, farmer to farmer, networking
  • Farm Business Management: new enterprise development, budgets/cost and returns, agricultural finance
  • Pest Management: chemical control, competition, field monitoring/scouting
  • Production Systems: transitioning to organic, agroecosystems, holistic management
  • Soil Management: soil analysis, soil quality/health
  • Sustainable Communities: new business opportunities, partnerships, employment opportunities, sustainability measures
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