Project Search
Since its inception in 2004, CIG has funded hundreds of projects, boosting natural resource conservation while helping producers improve the health of their operations for the future. Use this tool to search for CIG projects based on any of the criteria listed below.
CIG projects from 2004-2009 may be missing information in the following categories: Resource Concern (specific), Conservation Practice, Production/Use.
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Showing 361 - 370 of 1802 projects
The Conservation Fund
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NC
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2017
To address three traditional barriers for historically underserved and veteran farmers and ranchers—lack of access to capital, agricultural business training and sustainable agriculture methods—to improve their ability to make a living in agriculture. Among other deliverables, the project will foster a network of Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) to provide loans and business assistance to historically underserved producers.
The Conservation Fund Atlanta
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VA
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2017
To create an Agriculture Conservation Fund (ACF) with an initial target of $5 million in impact capital to accelerate the pace of working lands conservation in 23-county region surrounding Atlanta. This innovative approach will enable a fast and holistic approach to preserve metro Atlanta’s working farmlands, while increasing technical and financial resources to support producers and local food production. The ACF can serve as a model for similar efforts in metro areas around the Nation.
Curators of the University of Missouri
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MO
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2017
This project aims to promote resource conservation and utilization in grazing systems via enhanced use of on-farm data analytics.
Hualapai Tribe
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AZ
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2017
To create and implement a tribal ranching training course that teaches tribal youth and beginning ranchers sustainable grazing and livestock techniques and approaches. The project emphasizes outreach and one-on-one technical training with the Agriculture Program of the Hualapai Department of Natural Resources in collaboration with the University of Arizona Extension office.
Kansas State University
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KY
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2017
This project aims to demonstrate and streamline the ability of an agricultural producer to transition from a center pivot irrigation system to a more efficient mobile drip irrigation system. Increasing adoption of mobile drip irrigation systems would reduce historic water use and improve water productivity on farms while maintaining profitability of farming operations.
MagneGas Corporation (changed name to Taronis Technology)
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FL
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2017
This project aims to demonstrate a plasma arc system to convert biowaste liquid into sanitized liquid and clean Energy gas products. The system will processes liquid waste into sanitized biosolids for agricultural use, with a primary goal of reducing or eliminating the use of lagoon waste collection systems and waste pits under and around animal feeding operations throughout the United States.
National Center for Appropriate Technology
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TX
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2017
The NCAT will carry out field demonstrations of ecological soil management on certified organic and transitioning vegetable and row crop farms in the Lower Rio Grande Valley, focusing on the effectiveness, practicality, and profitability of Cover Crops, reduced tillage, and related methods. We will carry out controlled studies, provide ongoing technical assistance to farms, work closely with NRCS to improve its practice standards, and transfer knowledge to underserved (predominantly Hispanic) audiences, raising awareness and encouraging adoption of these methods.
North Dakota State University
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ND
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2017
This project aims to establish full-production scale demonstration sites to allow a side-by-side comparison of tillage and cover cropping practices available for managing soil water and improving soil health. Water budgets will be quantified under different tillage and cover cropping treatments and across different crop rotations and soil types. Soil health condition will be assessed in response to different tillage and cover cropping treatments, especially with regard to biological activity, infiltration, water holding capacity, and crop productivity. Increased adoption of soil health practices can help mitigate risk for producers in the northern Great Plains as average temperatures warm and precipitation regimes change.
Texas Parks & Wildlife
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TX
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2017
This project aims to establish the Gulf Coast Conservation Revolving Loan Fund to support efforts to maximize Deepwater Horizon oil spill mitigation funding by leveraging private investment for public and working lands conservation along the Texas Gulf Coast. The fund will be capitalized by zero-interest or low-cost Program Related Investments (PRI) to reduce the costs interim financing for approved Deepwater Horizon conservation projects.
Rural Action, Inc.
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OH
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2017
Rural Action, Inc. in partnership with United Plant Savers proposes to establish a regional Forest Grown Verification (FGV) system for commercially significant forest herbs, using a third-party certification structure and species-specific education to build a network of enrolled forest farmers. The project will provide site-based technical assistance to FGV-enrolled and eligible forest farmers to support the growth of regional forest farming operations. This strategy creates an economic incentive for private landowners (especially historically underserved populations) to implement conservation practices that support the abundant and ongoing growth of marketable forest grown products.