Agriculture and Natural Resources

Alternative production and marketing strategies to help farmers increase their income and peri-urban producers to grow more food.  

Modeling of efficient and profitable operations suitable for small-scale, limited resource producers via training, technical assistance and demonstrations in herd management, forage management and grazing, and production and marketing systems.

Applying selective protected agriculture strategies such as low-cost high tunnels, greenhouse and hydroponic production.

Programming involves evaluating production and marketing as an alternative enterprise for small-scale farmers. Focus is placed on best management practices including nutrition, reproduction, forage systems and profitability.