1996 Annual Report for FW96-053
Project Type: Farmer/Rancher
Funds awarded in 1996: $5,000.00
Projected End Date: 12/31/1998
Matching Non-Federal Funds: $9,500.00
Region: Western
State: California
Principal Investigator:
Craig McNamara
Sierra Orchards
Farming, Agriculture, and Resource Management for Sustainability (F.A.R.M.S.)
Summary
The goal of this project is to develop an on-farm student research program that: 1) familiarizes 30 high school science and agriculture students with sustainable agricultural practices; and 2) allows these students to develop research projects that determine solutions to challenges and problems facing walnut producers. The F.A.R.M.S. program combines science, agriculture, and education in an effort to expand agricultural outreach efforts into youth education.