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 1251 - 1260 of 1760 projects
The Food Alliance
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OR
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2009
This project aims to develop certification standard for protection and enhancement of wildlife habitat and to promote marketing incentive for the protection and enhancement of wildlife habitat in Oregon.
The Maple Guys
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NH
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2009
This project aims to install wood-fired evaporator for maple sugar operation. Hold demonstrations and provide literature for others.
THE RHODE ISLAND NATURAL HISTORY SURVEY
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RI
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2009
The purpose of this award is for the grantee to develop and test the feasibility, effectiveness, acceptability, and sustainability of composting as a technique for animal carcass disposal on and around farms with the goal of protecting habitats from the effects of improper carcass and providing compost for use in farm/nursery activities or as a saleable farm product.
This project will address the economic viability of farms from several different angles. The voluntary sanitary composting of farm carcasses also addresses an important area of farm practice in a way that may be more acceptable to producers than a regulatory approach. The project will test a carcass disposal method that is based on substantial research and development by the Manitoba (Canada) Agriculture.
This project will address the economic viability of farms from several different angles. The voluntary sanitary composting of farm carcasses also addresses an important area of farm practice in a way that may be more acceptable to producers than a regulatory approach. The project will test a carcass disposal method that is based on substantial research and development by the Manitoba (Canada) Agriculture.
THE RHODE ISLAND NURSERIES, INC
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RI
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2009
The purpose of this award is for the grantee to demonstrate the utilization of heat transfer from a large compost windrow to a propagation greenhouse. Data will be collected to evaluate fuel savings in gallons, dollars, and BTU's as compared to fossil fuel and other traditional heating methods. Outreach on the project will be accomplished through site tours, trade show and workshop displays, and as part of the Master Gardener and Master Composter classes
Tuskegee University
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AL
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2009
To determine the feasibility of growing a summer annual (sorghum-Sudan grass) with various applications of poultry litter under irrigated and non-irrigated conditions. In addition, the project will established quality of hay produced under these conditions.
University of Maryland
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MD
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2009
This projet aims to develop and evaluate methods for prescribing variable rate nitrogen application on Maryland winter wheat in order to increase nitrogen use efficiency
University of New Hampshire Jackson Lab
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NH
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2009
This project aims to investigate invasive species management through sustainable approach that reduces costs, avoids chemicals, and incorporates bio-fuel technology.
University of Vermont Center for Sustainable Agriculture
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VT
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2009
Many of Vermont's livestock farmers use grazed pasture to provide a significant portion of their herd's dietary needs. Well managed rotationally grazed pasture has many well-documented environmental benefits. Limitations in forage growh due to soil compaction also reduces pasture carbon sequestration potential. This project will demonstrate and evaluate biological and mechanical practices which have been shown to alleviate compaction and improve production while also increasing carbon sequestration.
University of Vermont Extension
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VT
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2009
With increased regulatory scrutiny on water quality issues, dairy farms of all sizes are being more closely evaluated for their potential to contribute to non-point source pollution. With this closer scrutiny, the need arises to be able to demonstrate to farmers in colder climates that reduced and no-till farming practices will not only lower runoff in a hilly landscape, but maintain productivity and reduce input costs. The focus of this project is to compare conventional tillage to reduced/no-till field practices on a farm scale level, and increase the adoption of conservation tillage in Vermont.
University of Vermont Extension
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VT
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2009
Most vegetable growers in Vermont rely upon aggressive annual tillage to incorporate residues, break up compacted soil, and create an aerated seed bed. However, growers are beginning to recognize that such tillage is detrimental to soil health. Recent work in nearby states has demonstrated that reduced tillage tools can prepare soil for vegetable crops without excessive soil disturbance. This project seeks to promote the utilization of zone tillage at commercial vegetable farms in the state.