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 351 - 360 of 1802 projects
Northeast Organic Farming Association/Massachusetts Chapter, Inc.
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MA
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2018
This project aims to support the development of a learning community of northeast organic farmers who are integrating reduced and no-till methods on their farms, maps out what they are doing and how effective these techniques are, and encourages further innovation, development, and education of these systems on the participating farms as well as brings the information to the wider farming community.
University of California (UC Davis)
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CA
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2018
This project increases soil health and resilience in organic vegetable production systems in California by demonstrating systems-oriented reduced disturbance approaches that have been shown to have significant conservation benefit in other regions at four organic vegetable farms and two field station sites in California and provides an effective and efficient communications network to share information and increase adoption of improved performance systems.
Kansas State University
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KS
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2018
The project will conduct survey on prescribed rangeland burning, retrieve historical daily burned‐area from satellite data, develop regression models on smoke impact using advanced data technologies, and thus develop a practical burning decision tool to assist land managers to reduce smoke impact on ozone, and to increase capacity of land management by allowing more burning when conditions are favorable.
Pennsylvania Association for Sustainable Agriculture
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PA
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2018
We are advancing three innovative ideas for generating real improvements in soil health on working farms: 1.) a citizen-science approach to monitor community progress and draw insights from the practices of soil health leaders, 2.) open-source farm management software to facilitate data collection on working farms, 3.) outcome-based marketing that educates consumers on the importance of soil health and adds value to the businesses of farmers practicing excellent soil stewardship. Our project will prepare participating farmers to achieve on-going, measurable changes in soil health, and our methods could be readily adopted by partner organizations working in other regions and with different farmer communities.
The University of Georgia Research Foundation, Inc.
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GA
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2018
This project will promote using a perennial legume as a living mulch using a) on-farm demonstrations and documenting improved soil health at the Farm-level, and b) expanding the living mulch technology to dairy producers
University of Wisconsin
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WI
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2018
Currently, tillage is the primary method for weed management in organic grain systems. As this high degree of soil disturbance can have a negative impact on soil health and erosion mitigation, many organic producers are examining the potential for organic no-till practices, to reduce tillage, improve soil quality, and maintain optimal yields. Facing a multitude of organic no-till options for cover crop termination, cover crop rolling, planting dates, and planter modifications, organic farmers are seeking assistance with innovative solutions for best technique and practice recommendations that are in concert with EQIP and CSP standards. Working with EQIP and EQIP-eligible farmer-cooperators, we will demonstrate, on-farm and on-station, which innovations in cover crop selection, planting dates, roller type, planter modifications, and termination methods will lead to the most successful organic no-till outcomes for soil health, corn and soybean yields, and farm profitability. Results from these demonstrations also will be applicable for conventional farmers who seek alternatives to herbicides for their cover-crop-based systems. Technology transfer, through Field Days, webinars, website articles, conference presentations, and testing of soil assessment tools, will help solidify long-range impacts of organic no-till practices on conservation of soil, water and land resources.
First Nations Development Institute
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AZ
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2018
: The project’s goal is to develop resources that will build the capacity of Native producers to sustainably manage agricultural natural resources through developing conservation plans as well as monitoring and evaluating grazing systems. Two-year objectives are to: 1.Build local capacity in three communities on the Navajo Nation Reservation and at the Tohono O’odham Nation in Arizona to develop conservation plans. 2.Develop A Conservation Evaluation & Monitoring Planning Guide for Native American Ranchers to support the evaluation and monitoring of grazing systems to meet natural resource objectives. 3. Document and publish three case studies of successful Native conservation plan development and implementation to encourage other Native producers to develop conservation plans.
Promoting water, soil and nutrient conservation in peach orchards with trees planted on raised beds.
Clemson University
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SC
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2018
The goal of this project is to provide tree fruit growers in South Carolina with an irrigation strategy that can be used in orchards with trees on raised beds and that optimizes water use efficiency, maintains or improves soil health, and reduces soil NO3- and K+ leaching, while maintaining or enhancing orchard productivity. To achieve this goal, this project proposes to carry out an on-farm conservation research and field demonstration project.
i2 Capital
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MD
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2017
This proposal aims to develop a Pay for Success approach to attract private impact capital to fund conservation practices on farms in the Brandywine Christina Watershed in Delaware and Pennsylvania. The approach would support implementation of the Water Fund, a vehicle for private investment in agricultural conservation established by the Nature Conservancy, the William Penn Foundation and the University of Delawares Water Resources Agency. Upfront investments on the ground will be repaid by downstream beneficiaries (e.g., utilities and municipalities) after achievement of pre-determined environmental outcomes.
Ann Wilhelm
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CT
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2017
Develop a demonstration farm for NRCS that is focused on silvopasture and related perennial plant production systems that can be used by agency professionals and other outreach specialists. It will be an on-site demonstration, but also have broader reach by using web pages, videos and social media.