Welcome to the Healthy Farm Index
The Healthy Farm Index is a tool that integrates ecological, economic, and social parameters to assess how land-use and land-cover patterns influence biodiversity, production, and other ecosystem services.
Reports
Research Articles/Posters
- NCSE 2008 Abstract & Poster
For more information contact:
- John Quinn -
- jquinn2 at unl.edu
- Jim Brandle -
- jbrandle1 at unl.edu
- Ron Johnson -
- ronj at clemson.edu
Data collection was initiated in 2007 through a grant from the USDA Integrated Organic Program. Three years of data have been collected on 27 organic farms. During this time, research has focused on bird assemblages and vegetation structure, along with preliminary insect data. Collection of economic and production data is ongoing.
News Coverage
- Center for Grassland Studies
- SNR Research Highlights
- UNL Radio News
- The Marysville Advocate
- IANR 2009
- eXtension
- CASNR Class Acts 2009
- NSAS/OCIA 2008
- Improving Organic Farming Systems
Associated Links
Parameters
Ecological
- Avian Diversity
- Land-use and Land-cover
- Domestic Species Richness
- Non-crop Habitat
Economic
- Crop Production
- Alternate Market Opportunities
Social
- Quality of Life
- Satisfaction
