Awardee Name
University of Vermont Center for Sustainable Agriculture
Grant Type
State
Project Title
Using Grass-Based Livestock Farms to Demonstrate Regenerative Agriculture
Awardee State/Territory
Vermont
Involved States/territories
Vermont
Award Year
2012
End Date
Award Amount
$72,786.00
Production/Use
Grassland (Includes Pasture/Rangeland)
Resource Concern (Broad)
Water
Soil
Resource Concern (Specific)
Soil Health
Conservation Practice(s)
Fence
Livestock Pipeline
Prescribed Grazing
Pasture and Hay Planting
Trails and Walkways
Watering Facility
Project Background
The goal of this project is to demonstrate and to educate livestock farmers and service providers regarding techniques used by grass-based farming innovators to improve soil and water quality, renew marginally productive lands, increase forage production, support wildlife, and encourage transition to environmentally beneficial methods of livestock production.
Project targeted to Historically Underserved producers?
No