Awardee Name
University of Vermont Extension
Grant Type
State
Project Title
Digging Deeper: Improving the Implementation of Nutrient Management Practices in Vermont
Awardee State/Territory
Vermont
Involved States/territories
Vermont
Award Year
2011
End Date
Award Amount
$63,422.00
Production/Use
Animal Agriculture and Husbandry
Resource Concern (Broad)
Water
Conservation Practice(s)
Feed Management
Nutrient Management
Project Background
This project will develop two innovative nutrient management strategies to reduce phosphorus loading into soil and surface water. It will urge farmers to take the next step and dig a little deeper and go beyond soil fertility and look at whole farm nutrient balancing.The project will engage custom manure applicators through the development of a certification course that teaches them about water quality issues and nutrient management regulation. This innovative nutrient management program will develop educational tools and information that will encourage and assist farmers with implementation of nutrient management practices on their farms.
Project targeted to Historically Underserved producers?
No