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Evaluating Feasibility of Food, Farm, Livestock, and Fertilizer Projects
Helianth’s team has produced and contributed to several studies – feasibility studies, business plans, needs assessments, and more – focused on food and agriculture supply chain projects. These studies have been produced for and in support of USDA funding programs and regional initiatives. They have been used to guide project planning and conceptual designs, secure
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Identifying Market-Based Strategies for Water-Saving Crops
Focusing on the Colorado River Basin in the Southwestern US, strategies were identified to support market-driven solutions that could incentivize producers of water-intensive agriculture to switch crops – called “crop-switching” – or production methods to reduce water consumption. The study evaluated several in-depth opportunities, including conversion of alfalfa to drought-tolerant grain and feed crops. Additionally,
