1995 Annual Report for FW95-089
Project Type: Farmer/Rancher
Funds awarded in 1995: $5,000.00
Projected End Date: 12/31/1997
Matching Non-Federal Funds: $4,422.00
Region: Western
State: California
Principal Investigator:
Liza Lewis
Community Alliance with Family Farmers Foundation
Monitoring Program for Biologically Integrated Orchard Systems (BIOS) in Walnuts
Summary
Currently, conventional walnut production in California is marked by relatively heavy use of synthetic N fertilizer, herbicides and insecticides. Information is needed on how alternative biological practices work on different soil types, walnut varieties and irrigation practices. A specialized monitoring program will provide more hands-on, in-field information for the growers. Enriched with a deeper understanding of walnut orchard ecology, growers will ultimately be provided with more tools for sustainable orchard management.