Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education

Grants And Education To Advance Innovations In Sustainable Agriculture

Project Overview

LNE01-146
Project Type: Research and Education
Funds awarded in 2001: $145,000.00
Projected End Date: 12/31/2004
Matching Federal Funds: $55,000.00
Matching Non-Federal Funds: $200,000.00
Region: Northeast
State: Maine
Project Leader:
John Piotti
Coastal Enterprises, Inc./Maine Farms Project

Farms for Maine’s Future: Comprehensive, Sustainable Strategies Using Teams

Annual Reports

Commodities

  • Agronomic: corn, flax, hops, oats, potatoes, rye, safflower, sunflower, wheat, grass (misc. perennial), hay
  • Fruits: apples, berries (other), berries (cranberries), grapes, peaches, pears, plums, quinces, berries (strawberries)
  • Vegetables: artichokes, asparagus, beans, beets, broccoli, cabbages, carrots, cauliflower, celery, cucurbits, garlic, greens (leafy), lentils, onions, parsnips, peas (culinary), rutabagas, sweet corn, tomatoes, turnips, brussel sprouts
  • Additional Plants: herbs, native plants, ornamentals, trees
  • Animals: bees, bovine, poultry, goats, rabbits, swine, sheep, fish
  • Animal Products: dairy
  • Miscellaneous: mushrooms

Practices

  • Animal Production: feed/forage
  • Crop Production: conservation tillage
  • Education and Training: general education and training
  • Farm Business Management: whole farm planning
  • Production Systems: transitioning to organic
  • Soil Management: green manures, organic matter
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.