Diversifying Agricultural Land with Perennial Crops

Project Goal

Explore the potential for perennial food crops that can both provide the benefits of living cover and produce an economic return that would potentially incentivize greater participation by farmers.

Partnership Year
2018–2019 Partner: Scott County
Partner Agency/Organization
Scott County
Local Government Department
Environmental or Natural Resource Management
Project Lead Name
Paul Nelson
Project Lead Title
Scott County Natural Resources Manager
Matches
Course
ESPM 5245: Sustainable Land Use Planning & Policy
Instructor
Mae Davenport
Course Semester/Year
Fall 2018
Student Deliverables