Agreement Number
NR243A750011G041
Awardee Name
BRIGHTER FUTURE FARMS, LLC
Grant Type
On-Farm Trials-Soil Health Demonstration Trial
Project Title
Demonstration of Organic Horticulture-Based Agroforestry Centers to Mitigate
Awardee State/Territory
Mississippi
Involved States/territories
Mississippi
Award Year
2023
Start Date
End Date
Award Amount
$499,442.00
Production/Use
Agroforestry
Farmland Agricultural
Forestry
Resource Concern (Broad)
Habitat
Soil
Water
Resource Concern (Specific)
Aggregate instability
Carbon sequestration
Compaction
Erosion
Nutrients
Organic matter depletion
Plant productivity and health
Pollinator habitat
Soil Health
Soil organism habitat loss or degradation
Soil Structure
Water Quality
Water Quantity
Wildlife habitat
Conservation Practice(s)
Cover Crop
Nutrient Management
Pest Management Conservation System
Residue and Tillage Management, Reduced Till
Project Background
Brighter Future Farms, LLC will utilize organic horticulture-based agroforestry concepts and practices to plant trees and crops that will promote soil health and create productive and sustainable land use practices. Agroforestry combines agriculture and forestry; the benefits of Agroforestry include clean air, forest fire prevention, soil fertility, carbon sequestration, production of food and medicine, and providing shade and protection against soil, water, and wind erosion.
Project Scale
Field-level
Whole Farm
Multi-farm
Project targeted to Historically Underserved producers?
Yes
Awardee Technical Contact Name
Nicole Jackson