Tony has been working with Dr. David Orr at North Carolina State University to do farm-level evaluation of field border vegetation on organic management of insect pests and weed seed banks on six organic farms in eastern and two in central NC with a grant from the USDA-CSREES-Integrated Organic Program. The project is expanding to include enhancing native pollinator habitat with additional funding from the USDA-NRCS Conservation Innovation Grant Program. Earthwise will be planting and managing habitat plantings and scouting for insects.
Insects can play a critical role in a healthy, productive farm. If you are interested in learning about cost share opportunities for establishing a habitat on your farm, click on the ‘Contact Us’ link and fill out the form and we’ll be happy to contact you with more information.
