Program Description
The mission of the Dale Bumpers Small
Farms Research Center is to develop
scientific principles and technologies to
enhance the profitability of small scale
farms. Small farms are threatened by a
lack of profitability. Research at the
Center seeks knowledge that will
increase profitability of small farms by
reducing inputs and capturing a greater
proportion of the post-farm value. A
multi-disciplinary team of 5 ARS
scientists, in cooperation with federal,
state, and private organizations, pursue
a program of basic and applied research
that addresses constraints to successful
sustainable livestock-forage and
agroforestry systems. Acquired
knowledge and technology is transferred
to the agricultural community through
the efforts of ARS scientists and their
cooperators.
Contact
David Brauer
Supervisory Research Agronomist
Dale Bumpers Small Farms Research
Center
USDA, ARS, SPA
6883 South State Highway 23
Booneville AR 72927
Phone: (479) 675- 3834
Fax: (479) 675-2940
E-mail: dbrauer@spa.ars.usda.gov