Conservation Technology Outreach to Historically Underserved and Beginning Producers in Massachusetts through an Incubator Farm Training and Demonstration Model

Agreement Number

17-290

Awardee Name

Third Sector New England

Grant Type

Classic

Project Title

Conservation Technology Outreach to Historically Underserved and Beginning Producers in Massachusetts through an Incubator Farm
Training and Demonstration Model

Awardee State/Territory

Massachusetts

Involved States/territories

Massachusetts

Award Year

2017

Start Date

08/09/2017

End Date

07/31/2020

Award Amount

$314,026.00

Production/Use

Farmland Agricultural

Resource Concern (Broad)

Soil

Water

Resource Concern (Specific)

Soil Health

Water Quality

Conservation Practice(s)

Conservation Crop Rotation

Cover Crop

Nutrient Management

Project Background

This project aims to use an incubator farm model to empower 400 historically underserved and beginning farmers to thrive through new educational programs and individual technical assistance. Conservation planning, innovative technology approaches, participation in Federal conservation programs and integration of conservation principles into farm business plans will all be emphasized with participating producers.

Project Scale

Multi-farm

Project targeted to Historically Underserved producers?

Yes

Awardee Technical Contact Name

Justin Chase