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Project Leader(s): Michael J. Stanyard, Area Field Crops
Specialist, NWNY DL & FC Team
Cooperator(s): Nathan R. Herendeen, Area Field Crops
Specialist, NWNY DL & FC Team, Nancy Glazier, Assistant, NWNY DL &
FC Team
Type of grant: Training practitioners to use IPM techniques
Project location(s):
Yates County, Rushville
Ontario County, Stanley
Wayne County, Clyde
Abstract:
Tactical Agriculture Teams (TAg) have
proven effective for teaching farmers, agri-business representatives,
and extension personnel the principles of integrated pest management
(IPM) as well as nutrient management and improved crop cultural practices.
In 2001, we continued our education within the Mennonite community and
successfully developed two strong teams in Yates County and an additional
team of traditional farmers in Seneca County. Many Mennonite growers
continued to inquire about establishing new teams and our efforts this
year were aimed at expanding TAg Teams in that venue as well as across
the NWNY area. In 2002, two Mennonite Teams were established in Ontario
and Yates County. A third team of traditional growers was established
in eastern Wayne County.
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