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USDA Small Farms Research (Northeastern Region) Records

 Collection
Identifier: MS0177

  • Staff Only

Content Description

The USDA Small Farms Research (Northeastern Region) Records consist of monthly reports, correspondence, publications, and photocopies of articles.

Dates

  • Creation: 1978-1979

Conditions Governing Access

Contact Special Collections for access.

Organizational History

In response to a congressional mandate, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Research Service began a research program in 1978 to study and improve small-farm operating practices. With Howard W. Kerr as coordinator of the Northeastern Region Small Farms Research, innovations developed from projects in the 12 states of the Northeastern Region became nationwide standards for small farms. These innovations helped farmers to extend growing seasons and improve fresh-market sales potential.

Total Size of Collection

2.5 Linear Feet (2 boxes)

2 flat_pamphlet_box

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Alternate Call Number

aS541.U55

Subjects

Record Groups

Finding Aid & Administrative Information

Status
Unprocessed
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
Undetermined
Script of description
Code for undetermined script

Repository Details

Repository Details

Part of the National Agricultural Library Special Collections Repository

https://www.nal.usda.gov/collections/special-collections
Contact:
National Agricultural Library
10301 Baltimore Avenue
Room 309
Beltsville Maryland 20705 USA
301-504-5876