Project Search
Since its inception in 2004, CIG has funded hundreds of projects, boosting natural resource conservation while helping producers improve the health of their operations for the future. Use this tool to search for CIG projects based on any of the criteria listed below.
CIG projects from 2004-2009 may be missing information in the following categories: Resource Concern (specific), Conservation Practice, Production/Use.
Showing 1161 - 1170 of 1760 projects
Western Pennsylvania Conservancy
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PA
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2009
Western Pennsylvania Conservancy will address sedimentation issues that are the result of streambank erosion, as well as, agricultural influences within the Aughwick Creek. Projects to be completed in Aughwick Creek will be collaborative efforts to address the creation of riparian buffers, eliminate streambank erosion, reduce in-stream sedimentation and nutrient loading, and construct in-stream Habitat structures.
Western Laboratories
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ID
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2009
The purpose is to demonstrate the feasibility of using GPS-driven grid sampling for improved management of diseases and nematodes in potatoes, resulting in a 30 percent reduction of fumigant use.
Helena Chemical Company
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OR
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2009
The purpose is to reduce the phosphorus and nitrogen fertilizer applications in various cropping system by using Smart (Variable) Rate Technology.
Gold Ridge Resource Conservation District
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CA
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2009
The purpose of this award is to create or enhance pollinator Habitat on six working farms in western Sonoma County, with particular emphasis on supporting native bee populations, through the development and implementation of Pollinator Farm Plans including insectaries hedgerows, buffer strips, riparian enhancement zones, and pond re-vegetation.
SureHarvest
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CA
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2009
The purpose of this award is for the grantee to develop a system for measuring sustainable performance throughout the specialty crops supply chain. The project seeks to offer a suite of outcomes-based metrics to enable operators at any point along the supply chain to benchmark, compare, and communicate their own performance.
Maryland Department of Agriculture
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MD
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2009
Marylands Nutrient Trading Program is a recently developed public market place for buying and selling or nutrient credits. This project is the implementation of an agricultural nutrient trading or offset program for the State of Maryland to use in managing nutrient loads from point and non-point sources.
The Nature Conservancy
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VT
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2009
The purpose of this award is for the grantee to increase the number of landowners who incorporate land management practices that improve bat Habitat; improve Habitat for aquatic and riparian species; and reduce invasive terrestrial plant infestations that affect forest productivity and the quality of wildlife Habitats.
Integral Fund for Agricultural Development of Puerto Rico, Inc.
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PR
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2009
The purpose of this award is for the grantee to transfer technology to Puerto Rican farmers and agronomists regarding the proper handling and use of recycled poultry litter.
Integral Fund for Agricultural Development of Puerto Rico, Inc
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PR
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2009
The purpose of this award is for the grantee to establish a grant program similar to CIG for administering a Competitive Grants Process aimed specifically at renewable Energy projects for agricultural operations.
University of Kentucky Research Foundation
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KY
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2009
This purpose of this award is for the grantee to demonstrate and encourage adoption of a new soil moisture-based automatic pulse irrigation system to reduce water use and maintain crop yield quality.