Awardee Name
Piedmont Environmental Council of Virginia
Grant Type
State
Project Title
Improved Soil Health through Livestock and Pasture Diversity: A Farm Demonstration
Awardee State/Territory
Virginia
Involved States/territories
Virginia
Award Year
2013
End Date
Award Amount
$62,276.00
Production/Use
Animal Agriculture and Husbandry
Resource Concern (Broad)
Soil
Resource Concern (Specific)
Soil organism habitat loss or degradation
Conservation Practice(s)
Grazing Land Mechanical Treatment
Project Background
This award is for Piedmont Environmental Council to demonstrate the effects of pasture diversity and grazing with multiple livestock species on soil environment, soil health, drought resistance, animal productivity and financial returns when these are combined with grazing Best Management Practices, specifically long rest periods. Piedmont Environmental Council will demonstrate the effects of mob grazing multiple livestock species with innovative pasture management practices on soil health and system productivity. This CIG project will provide key support for Virginia's Soil Health Initiative through education and outreach.
Project targeted to Historically Underserved producers?
No