Financial Indicators of Sustainability on Michigan Farms

Project Overview

LNC99-159
Project Type: Research and Education
Funds awarded in 1999: $27,900.00
Projected End Date: 12/31/2001
Matching Federal Funds: $3,100.00
Matching Non-Federal Funds: $22,600.00
Region: North Central
State: Michigan
Project Coordinator:
John Durling
Michigan Agricultural Stewardship Assn, Crop Soil Sciences Dept

Annual Reports

Commodities

  • Animal Products: dairy

Practices

  • Animal Production: grazing - rotational
  • Education and Training: demonstration, extension, farmer to farmer
  • Farm Business Management: whole farm planning, budgets/cost and returns, agricultural finance
  • Production Systems: agroecosystems, holistic management
  • Sustainable Communities: infrastructure analysis, analysis of personal/family life, employment opportunities, sustainability measures
    Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the view of the U.S. Department of Agriculture or SARE.