Sustain Mizzou research farm equipment purchase
Abstract
Proposal for the 2009/2010 project "Sustain Mizzou Research Farm Equipment Purchase." From the original description: "Sustain Mizzou is requesting funds for specialized data collection devices, data loggers, gardening equipment, and general operating expenses. Sustain Mizzou received funding from the MU Interdisciplinary Innovations Fund from 2008-2009 for the basic tools to establish a Service Learning class. The requested scientific equipment will be used to better understand of the heating dynamics of a compost pile and will pave the way for more in-depth “life science” research in composting. The requested garden equipment and operating expenses will ensure that the Sustain Mizzou Research Farm can better achieve its goals and reach its full potential."