Sustainable Ag Working Goup

Gary Micsky
Extension Agent, Sustainable Ag. & Farm Management
PO Box 530
Mercer, PA. 16137
724-662-3141; gwm6@psu.edu

Sustainable or
Organic Soil
Management

soil analysis, soil organic matter, fertility management, soil quality

Sustainable /Organic
Production

agroforestry, coonservation tillage, cover crops, rotational grazing, strip cropping

Sustainable /Organic
Agro and Forest crops

alfalfa, barley, corn, hay crops, oats, pasture, rye, soybeans, spelt, wheat

Sustainable /Organic
Veg., Fruit, Nuts

hazelnuts, small fruits, sweet corn

Other crops

forest, medicinal plants

Sustainable /Organic Pest Management

biological control, compost/comp. tea, crop rotation, cultural controls, disease vectors, genetic resistance, IPM, mechanical control, weed control, crop rotation

Sustainable /Organic Natural Resources Environment

aforestation, buffers, conservation tillage, farmland preservation, water quality, wetlands, wildlife

Sustainable/Organic
Animal Production

beef, IPM, pastures/grazing

Sustainable/Organic
Soc./Econ./Marketing

agritourism, alternative enterprises, cooperatives farmers markets, direct marketing, market evaluation, value added

Sustainable/Organic
Education and Training

curriculum development, demonstration, farmer networks, instructor, on-farm research

Contact Information:
Christina Mullen
524 ASI Bldg
University Park, PA
16802
E-mail: cam322@psu.edu

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