Progress 06/15/23 to 06/14/24
Outputs
Target Audience:The primary target is the NHSC student body, faculty/staff, and campus. This comprises approximately 250 students, 50 faculty and staff. Secondarily, we are targeting the larger MHA Nation community of tribal organizations and families who can benefit from healthy nutrition and econonmic benefits from Regenerative Argriculture Methods. Changes/Problems:Due to COVID in 2020 we went 100% online for our course offerings, and all staff worked virtually from home which continued into 2021, we were not able to start the Regenerative Research in Year 1 (2020) and therefore have beenbehind in this research project. In 2021 we were able to startthe Regen Ag Reserach project at which time we started soil tests and cover crop treatements as well as planted produce and harvested. Due to the fact that in 2021 Chico State was unable to travel to North Dakota, we were not able to do nutrient density testing. We did continue virtual meetings with Chico State and didn't start nutrient density testing with Chico State in 2022. Due to this and because we have additional funding that has not been spent down, werequestedan extension in Spring 2024 on grant funding so that we can complete another year of soil and nutrient density testing and finish out our research study as designed.. What opportunities for training and professional development has the project provided?Agriculture Department staff attended a number of conferences and seminars: Dirt to Soil: Transitioning to Biological Farming, North Dakota Grazing Lands Coalition Conference: Regenerative Grazing Practices, Soil & Water Conservation Leadership Academy, Regenerative Agriculture/Soil Health 101 Online Course (1 staff, 3 student interns), Regenerative Agriculture Adaptive Grazing, Carbon - Crops & Covers, NDSU Master Gardener course. How have the results been disseminated to communities of interest?We had a student intern who disseminated this research via research poster and oral presentation at AIHEC Conference in February 2024 and FALCON Conference in March 2024. Additionally, we have an active social media page to share successes and education from our community and research gardens. This focused social media page continues to report upcoming events and share success stories along with pictures and videos to document department efforts, as well as to post educational videos and educational print materials. We provided a number of guided tours of the NHS College Garden. In the summers of 2022 and 2023, we hosted students from the NHSC Science and Culture Camp who participated in a garden tour and traditional foods/medicinal herbs tour (50 participants each summer). What do you plan to do during the next reporting period to accomplish the goals?We will continue our study as designed for an additional year. We will be sending produce to Chico State University for nutrient density testing in 2024. We will also send soil samples to Ward Labs and to Chico State University for testing.We will work with Chico State on final data collection and dissemination activities.
Impacts
What was accomplished under these goals?
Four replications of three treatments were applied to a randomized block design (of 4 beds each) including: 1) Terminate cover crop with full tillage (FT); 2) No-till treatment with cover crop (NTR) termination with roller and fabric; 3) No-till treatment with cover crop (NTG) with livestock grazing termination (60% trampled/40% consumed). Cover crops were planted 5/22, 2023in research fields (NHSC fields 3 & 4) and wheel rows with no-till seeder. Termination was accomplished in the three different treatments ( 1 full tillage, 2 terminate with roller and fabric, and 3 livestock grazing termination. 1) Treatment 1 was mowed and then tilled to terminate the cover crop on 6/1/23in both fields 3 & 4. 2) A roller was used to terminate cover crops in Treatment 2 by crimping on 9/12/23. 3) 11 sheep were used to terminate cover crops in Treatment 3 from 6/26 to 8/9, 2023on Fields #3 and #4. Sheep were grazed forin 50 x 56 ft mobile paddock and moved daily from paddock 1-20 in field #3 and #4. The mobile paddock and sheep were moved until all of Treatment 3 in Field #3 and #4 was grazed. Sheep weight average of 175 lb/sheep. This provided a stock density of 0.6875 lbs/sqft within the mobile paddock. Soil Tests We tested soils in Sept 2022 and Oct 2023 and were able to compare to 2019 & 2021 soil tests. While there wasn't a significant increase in soil health between 2019 and 2021, there was an increase of soil healthbetween 2021 and 2023. Additionally, the percentage of Microbially Active Carbon increased significantly from 2019 to 2021 and again between 2021 to 2023. Microbially Active Carbon (%MAC) 2019: 4.2% 2021: 11.2% 2023: 147.2% Soil Health Calculation Score 2019: 5.80 2021: 4.10 2023: 10.97 Nutrient Density Tests Nutrient Density testing was done in both 2022 & 2023. Data analysis showed that the average of polyphenols increased from 2022 & 2023 in both the Treatment #2) no tillage with cover crops and Treatment #3) no tillage with cover crops and sheep grazing.
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Progress 06/15/22 to 06/14/23
Outputs
Target Audience:The primary target is the NHSC student body, faculty/staff, and campus. This comprises approximately 250 students, 50 faculty and staff. Secondarily, we are targeting the larger MHA Nation community of tribal organizations and families who can benefit from healthy nutrition and econonmic benefits from Regenerative Argriculture Methods. Changes/Problems:Due to COVID in 2020 we went 100% online for our course offerings, and all staff worked virtually from home which continued into 2021, we were not able to start the Regenerative Research in Year 1 (2020) and therefore was a year behind. In 2021 we were able to start up the Regen Ag Reserach project again and started soil tests and cover crop treatements as well as planted produce and harvested. Due to the fact that in 2021 Chico State was unable to travel to North Dakota, we were not able to do nutrient density testing. We did continue virtual meetings with Chico State and didn't startnutrient density testing with Chico State in 2022. Due to this and because we have additional funding that has not been spent down, we are requesting an extension on grant funding. What opportunities for training and professional development has the project provided?Agriculture Department staff attended a number conferences and seminars: ServSafe Food Safety Online Course, Common Herbs Course, NDSU Master Gardener course, Intertribal Agriculture Conference, NDSU Field to Fork Seminar Series, Rematriating Seed Relatives seminar, and Native Plants seminar. Additionally, two employees completed Traditional Gardening and Food Systems course offered at NHSC Native American Studies Department. How have the results been disseminated to communities of interest?We have an active social media page to share successes and education from our community and research gardens. This focused social media page continue report upcoming events and shares success stories along with pictures and videos to document department efforts, as well as to post educational videos and educational print materials. We shared education and findings from regenerative agriculture research during a number of dissemination opportunities including but not limited to NDSU Extension and USDA TCU Monthly Meeting. We provided a number of guided tours of the NHS College Garden. In Summer 2022,we hosted students from the NHSC Science and Culture Camp who participated in a garden tour and tradtional foods/medicinal herbs tour (50 participants). What do you plan to do during the next reporting period to accomplish the goals?We will be sending produce to Chico State University for nutrient density testing in 2023. We will also send soil samples to Chico State University for testing compare to data from 2022and 2023. We will work with Chico State on data collection and dissemination activities.
Impacts
What was accomplished under these goals?
Four replications of three treatments were applied to a randomized block design (of 4 beds each) including: 1) Terminate cover crop with full tillage (FT); 2) No-till treatment with cover crop (NTR) termination with roller and fabric; 3) No-till treatment with cover crop (NTG) with livestock grazing termination (60% trampled/40% consumed). Cover crops were planted 5/5 & 5/6, 2022in research fields (NHSC fields 3 & 4) and wheel rows with no till seeder.Termination was accomplished in the three different treatments ( 1 full tillage, 2 terminate with roller and fabric, and 3 livestock grazing termination. 1) Treatement 1 was mowed and then tilled to terminate the cover crop on 5/10/22 in both fields 3 & 4.. 2) A roller was used to terminate cover crops in Treatment 2 by crimping on 9/23/22. 3) Sheep were used to terminate cover crops in Treatment 3 for 5 days 9/26 to 10/5, 2022on Fields #3 and #4. Eleven sheep were grazed for 10days in 50 x 56 ft mobile paddock. The pen and sheep were moved until all of Treatment 3 in Field #3 and #4 was grazed. Sheep weight average of 175 lb/sheep. This provided a stock density of 0.6875 lbs/sqft within the mobile paddock. Soil Tests We tested soils in 2022and were able to compare to 2019 & 2021 soil tests. While there wasn't significiant increase in soil health overall, the percentage of Microbially Active Carbon did increase between 2019 and2021; and from 2021 to 2022. Nutrient Density Tests We did not do nutrient density tests in 2021
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Progress 06/15/21 to 06/14/22
Outputs
Target Audience:The primary target is the NHSC student body, faculty/staff, and campus. This comprises approximately 250 students, 50 faculty and staff. Secondarily, we are targeting the larger MHA Nation community of tribal organizations and families who can benefit from healthy nutrition and econonmic benefits from Regenerative Argriculture Methods. Changes/Problems:Due to COVID in 2020 we went 100% online for our course offerings, and all staff worked virtually from home which continued into 2021. In 2021 we were able to start up the Regen Ag Reserach project again and started soil tests and cover crop treatements as well as planted produce and harvested. Due to the fact that in 2021 Chico State was unable to travel to North Dakota, we were not able to do nutrient density testing. We did continuevirtual meetings with Chico State and plan on nutrient density testing with Chico State in 2022. What opportunities for training and professional development has the project provided?Agriculture Department staff attended a number of virtual conferences and seminars: Northern Plains Sustainability Conference, Indigenous Food Conference, Intertribal Food and Agriculture Conference, North Dakota State University Extension conference, FALCON conference,Virtual Food Soverignty Conference, FALCON conference, Soil Food Web School, Local foods conference, Direct Marketing Meets, Bionutrient seminar, Indigenous Youth Agriculture seminar, Apprentice Beekeeping seminar, Regenerative Agriculture seminar, and Local Foods Fermentation course. How have the results been disseminated to communities of interest?We have an active social media page to share successes and education from our community and research gardens.This focused social media pagecontinue report upcoming events and shares success stories along with pictures and videos to document department efforts, as well as to post educational videos and educational print materials. We shared education and findings from regenerative agriculture research during a number of dissemination opportunities including but not limited to NDSU Extension and USDA TCU Montly Meeting. We provided a number of guided tours of the NHS College Garden. In Summer 2021, we hosted the Mountrail County Garden Club (7 participants) to tour the NHS College Community, Research, and Traditional Garden; and we hosted students from the NHSC Science and Culture Camp who participated in a garden tour and tradtional foods/medicinal herbs tour (50 participants). What do you plan to do during the next reporting period to accomplish the goals?We will be sending produceto Chico State University for nutrient density testing in 2022. We will also send soil samples to Chico State Universityfor testing compare to data from 2020 and 2021.
Impacts
What was accomplished under these goals?
Four replications of three treatments were applied to a randomized block design (of 4 beds each) including: 1) Terminate cover crop with full tillage (FT); 2) No-till treatment with cover crop (NTR) termination with roller and fabric; 3) No-till treatment with cover crop (NTG) with livestock grazing termination (60% trampled/40% consumed). 51.8 pounds of cover crops were planted 5/11 in research fields (NHSC fields 3 & 4). Thecover crop mix planted was forage turnip, radish, kale, oats, peas, german millet, soghum sudan, crimson clover, hariy vetch, sunflower, soybeans, & safflower. Termination was accomplished in the three different treatments ( 1 full tillage, 2 terminate with roller and fabric, and 3 livestock grazing termination. 1) Treatement 1 was mowed and then tilled to terminate the cover crop on 5/10/22 in both fields 3 & 4.. 2) A roller was used to terminate cover crops in Treatment 2by crimping on 9/8. 3) Sheep were used to terminate cover cropsin Treatment 3 for 5 days9/16 to 9/21 on Field #4. Eleven sheep were grazed for 5 days in 50 x 56ft mobile paddock. The pen and sheep were moved until all of Treatment 3 in Field #4 was grazed. Sheep weight average of 175 lb/sheep. This provided a stock density of 0.6875 lbs/sqft within the mobile paddock. Soil Tests We tested soils in 2021 andwere able to compare to 2019 soil tests. While there wasn't significiant increase in soil health overall, the percentage ofMicrobially Active Carbon did increase between 2019 and 2021. Nutrient Density Tests We did not do nutrient density tests in 2021.
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Progress 06/15/20 to 06/14/21
Outputs
Target Audience:The primary target is the NHSC student body, faculty/staff, and campus. This comprises approximately 250 students, 50 faculty and staff. Secondarily, we are targeting the larger MHA Nation community of tribal organizations and families who can benefit from healthy nutrition and econonmic benefits from Regenerative Argriculture Methods. Changes/Problems:Due to COVID in 2020 we went 100% online for our course offerings, and all staff worked virtually from home. We were able to plant some produce in our gardens. However, this research project was postpoed to 2021 since Chico State was unable to travel to North Dakota. What opportunities for training and professional development has the project provided?Agriculture Department staff attended, in-person and virtual, a number of conferences and seminars: Northern Plains Sustainability Conference, Indigenous Food Conference, ISKN Seed Keeping Webinar, Food Safety workshop, Entomology workshop, Intertribal Food and Agriculture Conference, North Dakota State University Extension conference, FALCON conference, and Soil Health conferences. How have the results been disseminated to communities of interest?
Nothing Reported
What do you plan to do during the next reporting period to accomplish the goals?We are working with Chico State University to re-plan to project in 2021.
Impacts
What was accomplished under these goals?
Due to COVID-19, we were not able to start the project as planned. We did initial soil tests.
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