Integrated learning courses for sustainable livestock production

Project Overview

LNE03-184
Project Type: Research and Education
Funds awarded in 2003: $123,216.00
Projected End Date: 12/31/2005
Matching Non-Federal Funds: $19,312.00
Region: Northeast
State: Vermont
Project Leader:
Lisa McCrory
Northeast Organic Farming Association of Vermont

Annual Reports

Commodities

  • Agronomic: barley, corn, flax, oats, soybeans, wheat, grass (misc. perennial), hay
  • Additional Plants: herbs, native plants
  • Animals: bovine, poultry, goats, sheep, swine
  • Animal Products: dairy

Practices

  • Animal Production: feed/forage
  • Crop Production: cover crops, foliar feeding, nutrient cycling, organic fertilizers
  • Production Systems: transitioning to organic, holistic management
  • Soil Management: green manures, organic matter, soil analysis
    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.