Sorghum Syrup Production in Vermont

Project Overview

FNE96-157
Project Type: Farmer
Funds awarded in 1996: $5,875.00
Projected End Date: 12/31/1996
Matching Non-Federal Funds: $46,475.00
Region: Northeast
State: Vermont
Project Leader:

Commodities

  • Agronomic: sorghum (milo)

Practices

  • Crop Production: food processing
  • Production Systems: general crop production

    Proposal summary:

    John Williamson, will continue evaluating whether sweet sorghum syrup could be an additional cash crop for maple producers. This project continues work supported by a 1995 SARE Producer Grant.

    Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the view of the U.S. Department of Agriculture or SARE.