Agreement Number
11-204
Awardee Name
Colville Confederated Tribes
Grant Type
Classic
Project Title
Growing fuel from the sun
Awardee State/Territory
Washington
Involved States/territories
Washington
Award Year
2011
Start Date
End Date
Award Amount
$164,464.00
Production/Use
Farmland Agricultural
Grassland (includes pasture/rangeland)
Natural Areas
Resource Concern (Broad)
Soil
Resource Concern (Specific)
Soil Health
Conservation Practice(s)
Conservation Crop Rotation
Residue and Tillage Management
Project Background
This project seeks to demonstrate the effectiveness of crop rotation sequencing, using canola in rotation with cereal crops, pastures and hay. This project will stimulate the development and adoption of an innovative conservation approach, while providing environmental enhancement and protection, and lead to the accelerated transfer of conservation practices and technologies within the Colville Confederated Tribes.
Project targeted to Historically Underserved producers?
No
Awardee Technical Contact Name
Ricardo Tupling