Agreement Number
08-108-42
Awardee Name
West Virginia University Research Corporation, via NFWF
Grant Type
Classic
Project Title
Multi-Species Grazing System Using Sheep and Cattle for Improved Ecological Soil Conditions
Awardee State/Territory
West Virginia
Involved States/territories
West Virginia
Award Year
2008
Start Date
End Date
Award Amount
$206,000.00
Resource Concern (Broad)
Soil
Project Background
Evaluate the suitability of co-grazing sheep with cattle to provide soil ecology benefits and improve the economic status of Appalachian hill farmers. Project will develop a marketing system for harvested sheep and publish a technical manual.