Vegetable Crops Hotline A newsletter for commercial vegetable growers prepared by the Purdue University Cooperative Extension Service

Integrated Crop-Livestock Systems Study

January 10, 2024 - Included in Issue: 730

By: Ashley Adair

Purdue University’s Sustainable Horticulture Lab is leading an Integrated Crop-Livestock Systems study on organic farms. The study aims to determine the impact of integrated systems on soil health, microbial communities, and food pathogens on the farm. The lab will also explore the economic feasibility of these systems.

For those who would like to participate in the research, requirements include raising chickens or other livestock, using organic practices (certification is not required), and planting a paired strip trial with and without livestock integration.

If you’re interested in learning more details about participating in this research, or if you would simply like to sign up for e-mails about the study and related events and activities, please take the following survey: https://purdue.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1TA08TBChhflAyy

If you have any questions, please contact Moriah Bilenky at mbilenky@purdue.edu / (765) 496-0368 or Ashley Adair at holmes9@purdue.edu / (765) 496-6362.

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