Demonstration of Livestock Grazing as an Alternative to Row Crops on Highly Erodible Land Following CRP Contracts

Project Overview

LNC91-036
Project Type: Research and Education
Funds awarded in 1991: $40,340.00
Projected End Date: 12/31/1993
Matching Federal Funds: $60,000.00
Matching Non-Federal Funds: $33,800.00
Region: North Central
State: Iowa
Project Coordinator:
Bill Bartenhagen
Southern Iowa Forage Committee

Annual Reports

Commodities

  • Animals: bovine

Practices

  • Animal Production: grazing - rotational, watering systems
  • Crop Production: contour farming
  • Education and Training: demonstration, extension, farmer to farmer, networking, workshop
  • Farm Business Management: farm-to-institution, agricultural finance
  • Sustainable Communities: sustainability measures
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