College
College of Agricultural, Food, and Environmental Sciences
Department
Agricultural Education and Communication Department
Degree Name
Master of Agricultural Education
Date
6-2019
Advisor
Dr. Ann De Lay
Abstract
This project report accounts for the potential benefits compact farms can have for agriculture and sustainability. The report details the design, implementation, and management of Whistle Stop Farm, a 1-acre, diverse farm producing vegetables, fruits, and gourmet mushrooms for direct markets in Atascadero, California. The farm focuses on economic and environmental sustainability. A large part of the farm revolves around soil science and how to manage soils to promote a healthy soil ecosystem.
Porter, Chad A., "Compact Farms: A Step Towards Sustainability" (2019). Agricultural Education: Graduate Internship Reports. Paper 176.
https://digitalcommons.calpoly.edu/aged_rpt/176
https://digitalcommons.calpoly.edu/aged_rpt/176