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.
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Garl Germann
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MT
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2012
A New Management System for Drought Resilience on Northern Rockies Rangelands will create a transferable model of livestock management that maximizes drought resilience and range health in the Northern Rockies. In addition to soil and drought concerns, the project will address numerous ecological and social issues associated with ranching and grazing in the Northern Rockies region. The proposed project applies innovative concepts such as "rodearing" - a management-intensive grazing technology, together with other Holistic Management elements to mitigate the impacts of drought and other relevant agriculture concerns in the Northern Rockies.
H. JOHN HEINZ III CENTER FOR SCIENCE, ECONOMICS, AND THE ENVIRONMENT
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RI
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2012
This project will establish specific, detailed recommendations regarding the maintenance of populations of wild and managed pollinators that contribute significantly to the economic wellbeing
of Rhode Island agriculture. Our provisional list of target species includes apples, peaches, other orchard crops, blueberries, cranberries and vine crops. In collaboration with state-based experts and producers, we will identify key landscape and site features that
support managed and wild pollinator populations (e.g., areas of bare soil for digger bees, dead wood for carpenter bees), and make recommendations for producers and growers about habitat management activities the can use to support or enhance populations of these beneficial insects.
of Rhode Island agriculture. Our provisional list of target species includes apples, peaches, other orchard crops, blueberries, cranberries and vine crops. In collaboration with state-based experts and producers, we will identify key landscape and site features that
support managed and wild pollinator populations (e.g., areas of bare soil for digger bees, dead wood for carpenter bees), and make recommendations for producers and growers about habitat management activities the can use to support or enhance populations of these beneficial insects.
Feasibility of Multi-species Cover Crops in Central Virginia Cropping Systems to Affect Soil Quality
Hanover-Caroline SWCD
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VA
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2012
Hanover-Caroline SWCD and partners will illustrate and evaluate the innovative conservation technologies through at least 75 on-farm demonstrations involving multi-species cover crops and comparisons to show impact of cover crops on subsequent crop performance. Collection and analysis of data from these demonstrations will be paired with educational and outreach efforts targeting NRCS clients, including outdoor and indoor classroom presentations and technical reports.
Holly Miller
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ME
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2012
Demostrate and quantify the impacts of reducing on-farm electric use by replacing old, highly inefficient cooling anf freezing equipment with new, energy-efficient equipment.
Leonard Bell, Jr.
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SC
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2012
This project will provide local fresh produce to consumers throughout most of the year, directly through production in controlled chambers.
Long Wind Farm Inc.
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VT
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2012
This project will evaluate and demonstrate a compost and heat pump based renewable energy system for greenhouses that displaces fossil fuel energy and meets certain on-farm energy needs, while increasing energy efficiency and/or reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
Maryland Association of Soil Conservation Districts, Inc.
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MD
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2012
This project aims to provide outreach, technical and financial assistance to establish a Pollinator Grant Program. Five demonstration sites will be established in each region.
Medicine Bow Conservation District
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WY
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2012
Fence Markers will be provided free of charge to landowners to place on 'high risk' fences.
Fence marker design and installation will follow USDA-NRCS guidelines based on the most
current available science.
Fence marker design and installation will follow USDA-NRCS guidelines based on the most
current available science.
Melinda Study
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MI
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2012
Demonstrate the use of improved technology and approaches in passive solar heat collection, water conservation and produce production for the small scale producer making use of seasonal tunnels and existing farm buildings.
Michigan Wildlife Conservancy
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MI
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2012
Develop and implement a series of workshops to educate landowners on the control of feral swine.