SCBGP2016DescriptionofFundedProjects
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SCBGP2016DescriptionofFundedProjects
USDAAgricultural Transportation and MarketingMarketing Specialty Crop Block Grant Program ServiceFiscal Year 2016Description of Funded ProjectsThe fif SCBGP2016DescriptionofFundedProjectsfty States, the District of Columbia, and five U.S. Territories were awarded Fiscal Year 2016 funds to perform a total of 693 projects that benefit the specialty crop industry. All the eligible entities submitted their applications by the established deadline of July 6, 2016. The approved awards are SCBGP2016DescriptionofFundedProjects listed alphabetically.AlabamaRecipient:Alabama Department of Agriculture and IndustriesAward Amount:334,169.30Number of Projects:15•This partnershipSCBGP2016DescriptionofFundedProjects
with Auburn University will facilitate the development of regional and farm-specific brands based on collecting data from leading Alabama agriculturalUSDAAgricultural Transportation and MarketingMarketing Specialty Crop Block Grant Program ServiceFiscal Year 2016Description of Funded ProjectsThe fif SCBGP2016DescriptionofFundedProjects partnership with Auburn University will determine the effects of fruit maturity on postharvest longevity, fruit quality, and consumer preferences of 'AU Golden Dragon' and ‘AU Golden Sunshine'. Kiwifruit from each cultivar will be harvested weekly for 4 weeks and initial fruit quality will be asses SCBGP2016DescriptionofFundedProjectssed. Fruit will then be placed in cold storage and fruit quality will be measured bi-weekly until fruit is no longer marketable for fresh fruit accordSCBGP2016DescriptionofFundedProjects
ing to commercial standards. Fruit from each harvest will be measured for fruit quality, and subjected to a consumer preference study.•This partnershiUSDAAgricultural Transportation and MarketingMarketing Specialty Crop Block Grant Program ServiceFiscal Year 2016Description of Funded ProjectsThe fif SCBGP2016DescriptionofFundedProjectsn Park in Birmingham, AUM in Montgomery, and the Poarch Creek Indians Community Garden in Atmore. The gardens will be used to teach students and community members about the economic, nutritional, and culinary value of specialty crops along with how best to install and manage the plantings.•This part SCBGP2016DescriptionofFundedProjectsnership with Auburn University will design and build a low-cost, efficient heating system that can be used to heat Deep Water Culture nutrient solutioSCBGP2016DescriptionofFundedProjects
n that will reduce energy costs for greenhouse vegetable growers and decrease the time needed to produce a marketable crop of lettuce. We also proposeUSDAAgricultural Transportation and MarketingMarketing Specialty Crop Block Grant Program ServiceFiscal Year 2016Description of Funded ProjectsThe fif SCBGP2016DescriptionofFundedProjectsthe State's watermelon industry throughout Alabama and across the United States. It will also increase consumption by educating consumers on the versatility and health benefits of eating watermelon, best practices in purchasing, storing, and preparing watermelon, and highlighting the economic benefi SCBGP2016DescriptionofFundedProjectsts of supporting local farm agriculture.•This partnership with the Alabama Nursery Landscape Association (ALNLA), Auburn University, and the Alabama CSCBGP2016DescriptionofFundedProjects
ooperative Extension System will develop monitoring tools and resources for the nursery industry to recognize and diagnose the cypress weevil and carpUSDAAgricultural Transportation and MarketingMarketing Specialty Crop Block Grant Program ServiceFiscal Year 2016Description of Funded ProjectsThe fif SCBGP2016DescriptionofFundedProjectstolerance and production. This research will examine the effect of drought stress on non-symbiotic sweet corn plants and sweet corn colonized with Ampelomyces sp. under both greenhouse and field conditions.•This partnership with Druid City Garden Project's innovative programs will enhance studevarie SCBGP2016DescriptionofFundedProjectsties and farming techniques. This project will also increase the expansion of the Alabama heritage seed nursery and teaching gardens to increase availSCBGP2016DescriptionofFundedProjects
ability of Alabama heritage and history. It will also significantly improve student health and academic outcomes through the expanded deployment.•ThisUSDAAgricultural Transportation and MarketingMarketing Specialty Crop Block Grant Program ServiceFiscal Year 2016Description of Funded ProjectsThe fif SCBGP2016DescriptionofFundedProjectsod, Alabama. 42 percent of the students live in apartment complexes and 28 percent of students receive free/reduced lunches. This population does not have access to learning about the many benefits of specialty crops or growing fresh fruits and vegetables without the outdoor classroom and garden tow SCBGP2016DescriptionofFundedProjectsers. We want to utilize a hoop house to explore best growing practices and develop a system of growing specialty crops from seed to support the outdooSCBGP2016DescriptionofFundedProjects
r classroom and the five garden towers.•This partnership with the Alabama Cooperative Extension Service will enhance the competitiveness of Alabama frUSDAAgricultural Transportation and MarketingMarketing Specialty Crop Block Grant Program ServiceFiscal Year 2016Description of Funded ProjectsThe fif SCBGP2016DescriptionofFundedProjectsund a series of courses to assist fresh fruit and vegetable growers in meeting federal Food Safety Modernization Act Produce Safety Rule (FSMA PSR) requirements and buyer requirements such as Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs).•This partnership with Mobile County Schools will provide teachers with t SCBGP2016DescriptionofFundedProjectshe opportunity to incorporate garden education and farm-to- school based activities into the school day; enhancing learning, increasing health and nutSCBGP2016DescriptionofFundedProjects
ritional knowledge, increasing knowledge of agricultural practices and increasing the consumption of specialty crops, while teaching the required concUSDAAgricultural Transportation and MarketingMarketing Specialty Crop Block Grant Program ServiceFiscal Year 2016Description of Funded ProjectsThe fif SCBGP2016DescriptionofFundedProjectsaits desirable for production in Alabama. It will also develop nutritional profiles of dry seed and sprouted beans and identify markets and market strategies for small farmers. It will assist in creating an awareness of and disseminate information about production practices, marketing and nutritiona SCBGP2016DescriptionofFundedProjectsl aspects of mungbean.•This partnership with Pike Rod School will provide an opportunity to introduce students to many new fruit and vegetables. A vegSCBGP2016DescriptionofFundedProjects
etable garden and a fruit tree orchard will be planted with produce the majority of the kids have not eaten before.We will create a beehive learning sUSDAAgricultural Transportation and MarketingMarketing Specialty Crop Block Grant Program ServiceFiscal Year 2016Description of Funded ProjectsThe fif SCBGP2016DescriptionofFundedProjectsnd ponds. This will help increase the yield of our crops and will provide learning opportunities for our school in the following areas: biology/entomology, agriculture, ecology, environmental studies, nutrition, and business.•This partnership with Troy University will provide children in the local c SCBGP2016DescriptionofFundedProjectsommunity with increased access to fresh fruits and vegetables and encourage greater consumption. It will also enhance nutritional knowledge about fruiSCBGP2016DescriptionofFundedProjects
ts and vegetables for children in Montgomery and Troy.•Ensure that the State Agency and sub-awardees abide by Federal and State requirements and regulUSDAAgricultural Transportation and MarketingMarketing Specialty Crop Block Grant Program ServiceFiscal Year 2016Description of Funded ProjectsThe fif SCBGP2016DescriptionofFundedProjectsgricultureAward Amount:212,792.61Number of Projects:5• The School of Natural Resources and Extension (SNRE) at University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF), will increase the marketing value of Alaska- grown produce and increase public awareness of food quality, by providing a quantitative report on the nut SCBGP2016DescriptionofFundedProjectsritional content of locally grown produce versus imported produce available at Fairbanks supermarkets, using spectroscopy to analyze produce from bothSCBGP2016DescriptionofFundedProjects
categories throughout the season.•Nutrient requirement is crucial for quality and production of peony flowers in Alaska. Grotissue samples to a laborUSDAAgricultural Transportation and MarketingMarketing Specialty Crop Block Grant Program ServiceFiscal Year 2016Description of Funded ProjectsThe fif SCBGP2016DescriptionofFundedProjects have analyzed samples (good vs. poor peony) across the State. Since weather affects plants’ ability to use soil nutrients, a reliable guideline requires a minimum of 3-year results in order to guide growers for nutrient management. The School of Natural Resources and Extension, UAF, proposes a 2-ye SCBGP2016DescriptionofFundedProjectsar study so that an adequate standard for soil and tissue nutrient can be developed. In year one, we will travel to growers’ fields across the State tSCBGP2016DescriptionofFundedProjects
o sample well and poorly grown Sarah Bernhardt and Duchess peony plants of and their corresponding soils. Those samples will be sent to a commercial lUSDAAgricultural Transportation and MarketingMarketing Specialty Crop Block Grant Program ServiceFiscal Year 2016Description of Funded ProjectsThe fif SCBGP2016DescriptionofFundedProjectsd peony tissues will be developed. In year two, we will verify the guideline through sampling selected sites across the State for peony tissue and soils. The samples will also be sent to a laboratory and the results will be used to validate the newly developed standard. In addition, the results of b SCBGP2016DescriptionofFundedProjectsoth years will be interpreted and sent back to growers to guide their peony nutrient management.•The Southeast Alaska Watershed Coalition and the SustSCBGP2016DescriptionofFundedProjects
ainable Southeast Partnership will conduct a Southeast Alaska Local Food Demand Analysis by collecting detailed information from commercial specialtyGọi ngay
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