Research projects
Miguel Altieri
University of California, Berkeley. Berkeley, California
Enhancing biological control of insect pests using flowering intercrops in wine grape agroecosystems, year 2.
$14,730
Matthew Grieshop
Michigan State University. East Lansing, Michigan
Adapting organic apple practices for Great Lakes region organic hops production.
$8,140
Robert Hadad
Cornell Regional Vegetable Program. Lockport, New York
Investigating the use of buckwheat strips to attract beneficial insects for the management of Colorado potato beetle, year 2.
$5,868
Ray Hicks
University of Georgia Cooperative Extension. Sylvania, GA
Organic cover crop seed production as a sustainable enterprise for the Southeast.
$2,536
Lori Hoagland
Washington State University. Pullman, Washington
Biological mediation of apple replant disease in organic apple orchards
Funded in partnership with Stretch Island Fruit Company.
$35,122 (2 years)
Michael Mazourek
Cornell University. Ithaca, New York
Trialing and seed increase of promising new vegetable varieties for organic systems
$14,953
Stacy Philpott
University of Toledo. Toledo, Ohio
Investigating the effects of shade canopy management on natural enemies, pests, plant damage, and yield in organic coffee plantations.
$14,983
Norma Wilson
Butterfly Hill Plants. Lovettsville, Virginia
Developing an organic commercial production system for the Goji berry
Funded in partnership with Stretch Island Fruit Company.
$7,954 (2 years)
Education & outreach projects
Melissa Matthewson
OSU Small Farms Extension. Central Point, Oregon
Educating women farmers about certified organic production.
$8,466
Kathie Starkweather
Center for Rural Affairs. Hartington, Nebraska
Increasing the adoption of organic farming practices through NRCS
$15,000 |