Project Overview
WWY23-001
Project Type: PDP State Program
Funds awarded in 2023: $90,000.00
Projected End Date: 12/31/2025
Host Institution Award ID: G194-24-W9987
Grant Recipient:
University of Wyoming
Region: Western
State: Wyoming
State Coordinators:
McKenna Julian
University of Wyoming
Commodities
- Agronomic: hay
- Animals: bees, bovine, sheep
- Animal Products: honey
Practices
- Animal Production: grazing management, housing, rangeland/pasture management
- Crop Production: beekeeping, pollinator habitat, pollinator health
- Education and Training: extension, networking, workshop
- Farm Business Management: budgets/cost and returns, marketing management, new enterprise development, risk management
Proposal abstract:
We will use these funds to host a state-wide sustainable agriculture program each year, support professional development stipends for agriculture professionals, and hire a part-time sustainable agriculture assistant.
Project objectives from proposal:
Objective 1: Increase the knowledge base and skills of agriculture professionals in Wyoming so that they can more effectively help farmers and ranchers meet their sustainability and resource management goals.
Objective 2: Make it easier for farmers and ranchers to attend regional educational programs and training opportunities related to sustainable agriculture.
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