Core Values Northeast; An Eco-Label Grows, Project Evaluation and Expansion

Project Overview

LNE00-133
Project Type: Research and Education
Funds awarded in 2000: $40,000.00
Projected End Date: 12/31/2001
Matching Non-Federal Funds: $82,106.00
Region: Northeast
State: New York
Project Leader:
Betsy Lydon
Mothers & Others for a Livable Planet

Annual Reports

Commodities

  • Fruits: apples, peaches, general tree fruits

Practices

  • Crop Production: nutrient cycling, application rate management
  • Education and Training: decision support system, farmer to farmer, networking, technical assistance
  • Farm Business Management: whole farm planning, marketing management, feasibility study, market study
  • Pest Management: biological control, field monitoring/scouting, integrated pest management, mating disruption, traps, weather monitoring
  • Production Systems: agroecosystems, holistic management
  • Soil Management: green manures, soil analysis
  • Sustainable Communities: infrastructure analysis, new business opportunities, partnerships
    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.