Introducing the 17th edition of the Greenbook, highlighting the project results of creative and innovative farmers and researchers involved with the Sustainable Agriculture On-farm Demonstration Grant Program.

Greenbook 2006 contains articles highlighting the results of the grantees’ projects and provides practical and technical information. Each article includes personal observations and management tips from the participants. Additionally, these grantees are willing to share their knowledge and experiences with you. They are all dedicated to making Minnesota agriculture more profitable and environmentally friendly. Feel free to give them a call about their projects.

Download/view the Greenbook 2006: Sustainable Agriculture (PDF: 1.20 MB / 60 pages)

Alternative Markets and Specialty Crops

• Sustainable Small Farm Promotion Using a Novel Market Stand
• Developing a Saskatoon Berry Market in the Upper Midwest
• Testing the Potential of Hybrid Willow as a Sustainable Biomass Energy Alternative in Northern Minnesota
• Online Database of Plant Communities Helps Upper Midwest Farmers

Fruits and Vegetables

• Expanding Consumer Interest and Home Gardeners' Use of Heritage Tomato Varieties
• Raspberries Grown in High Tunnels for Northern Climates
• Apple Scab Control Project
• Establishing Healthy Organic Asparagus While Utilizing Minimal Labor and Maintaining Proper Soil Nutrition

Cropping Systems and Soil Fertility

• Gardening with the Three Sisters: Sustainable Production of Traditional Foods
• Feasibility of Winter Wheat Following Soybeans in Northwest Minnesota
• Field Windbreak/Living Snow Fence Crop Yield Assessment

Livestock

• Comparing Alternative Laying Hen Breeds
• Managing Hoops and Bedding and Sorting Without Extra Labor