A: Yes, grant-funded projects may begin once the grant contract agreement is fully executed (signed by all parties).
A: Yes, grant-funded projects may begin once the grant contract agreement is fully executed (signed by all parties).
A: We have not defined “socio-economically disadvantaged communities”. We encourage you to clearly describe who your project will serve and include relevant demographics for the student population (e.g., free/reduced lunch rates, poverty rates, or being located in a food desert) to demonstrate how you are reaching underserved communities.
A: We have not defined “socio-economically disadvantaged communities”. We encourage you to clearly describe who your project will serve and include relevant demographics for the student population (e.g., free/reduced lunch rates, poverty rates, or being located in a food desert) to demonstrate how you are reaching underserved communities.
Your farm is not considered fully "covered" by the produce safety rule if it qualifies for an exemption. Fully "covered" means your farm has to comply with all parts of the FSMA Produce Safety Rule and is subject to routine inspection. If you are eligible for an exemption your farm does not qualify for this funding category within the mini-grant application.
Your farm is not considered fully "covered" by the produce safety rule if it qualifies for an exemption. Fully "covered" means your farm has to comply with all parts of the FSMA Produce Safety Rule and is subject to routine inspection. If you are eligible for an exemption your farm does not qualify for this funding category within the mini-grant application.
Estimating N leaching from agricultural fields is complicated. There are many factors that influence N leaching losses, including:
- Climate (precipitation, temperature, evapotranspiration)
- Soils (texture, organic matter, depth)
- Crop rotation and management
- Water management (irrigation, tile-drainage)
- Nitrogen management (source, rate, timing, placement, method of application)
- Crop growth (planting date and nitrogen uptake)
- N movement over or within the soil (leaching, tile-drainage, runoff, groundwater discharge)
Developing N leaching reduction strategies based solely on field research can be difficult since research is often limited to specific locations, management practices, environmental conditions, and soil properties that may not accurately represent all DWSMAs. However, Minnesota specific field research data is used to inform models by helping to set input constraints and output expectations.
Estimating N leaching from agricultural fields is complicated. There are many factors that influence N leaching losses, including:
- Climate (precipitation, temperature, evapotranspiration)
- Soils (texture, organic matter, depth)
- Crop rotation and management
- Water management (irrigation, tile-drainage)
- Nitrogen management (source, rate, timing, placement, method of application)
- Crop growth (planting date and nitrogen uptake)
- N movement over or within the soil (leaching, tile-drainage, runoff, groundwater discharge)
Developing N leaching reduction strategies based solely on field research can be difficult since research is often limited to specific locations, management practices, environmental conditions, and soil properties that may not accurately represent all DWSMAs. However, Minnesota specific field research data is used to inform models by helping to set input constraints and output expectations.
