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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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.
MOFGA
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ME
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2012
This project aims to develop and demostrate new Soil Health Building Techniques for Organic Farmers in the Northeast.
Musconetcong Watershed Association
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NJ
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2012
MWA will evaluate in-stream restoration successes at sites in the Musconetcong River. They will compare these sites to other stream restoration projects in the region, link monitoring findings to specific restoration methods, and develop a methods manual and a technical note for stream restoration projects.