Awardee Name
University of Vermont Center for Sustainable Agriculture
Grant Type
State
Project Title
Increasing Carbon Sequestration in Vermont Pastures
Awardee State/Territory
Vermont
Involved States/territories
Vermont
Award Year
2009
End Date
Award Amount
$74,881.00
Production/Use
Animal Agriculture and Husbandry
Grassland (Includes Pasture/Rangeland)
Resource Concern (Broad)
Water
Soil
Resource Concern (Specific)
Soil Health
Conservation Practice(s)
Fence
Livestock Pipeline
Prescribed Grazing
Trails and Walkways
Watering Facility
Project Background
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.
Project targeted to Historically Underserved producers?
No