How is the Discovery Farms Program designed?
• Core Discovery Farms • Special Projects • Environmental Education and Training Back to top Length of Projects • The program works on some long-term studies (5-7 years in duration) designed to identify the environmental impacts of selected farming systems in varying topographies and settings throughout the state (Core Farms). • The program also works on shorter projects (2-4 years in duration) that have already identified an environmental concern (Special Projects). • The final program is the environmental education and training section which works with other agencies, staff and producers on the development and delivery of environmental education programs for producers and others in the state. Back to top How is the Discovery Farms Program organized? All aspects of the Discovery Farms Program emphasize farmer input and direction. The Discovery Farms Steering Committee provides input on nonpoint pollution research needs, identifies research project possibilities, selects projects for f