Research
A Multidisciplinary Approach
We are a leader in independent agricultural and ecological research. Our researchers explore connections between agricultural practices and outcomes on soil health, food quality, and the environment. Additionally, through monitoring, we seek to understand our ecosystems to make informed management decisions. The data collected through our research efforts will be used to support the ideas which Greenacres was founded upon, namely: a generative and sustainable approach to agriculture, environmental stewardship, and educational opportunities for both ourselves and others.
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Our Work
Program
Agriculture
Studying the complicated relationship between food production, nutritional quality, and soil health. The data collected from these studies is intended to inform both producers and consumers about the impact of how we create healthier food and more sustainable farming practices.
Program
Ecology
Preservation is essential to our mission. Monitoring is essential to preservation. We are documenting short and long term indicators of ecosystem health by collecting data on trees, vegetation, invasive species and soil. This data guides us in making informed management decisions.
Program
Saturday Stream Snapshot
Saturday Stream Snapshot (SSS) is our water quality monitoring program that helps protect the health of the Little Miami River watershed. Run by Greenacres, SSS relies on volunteers to collect samples and help run lab tests to create a monthly snapshot of the watershed in its current state. This data is then compiled and compared to other programs in the area.
Research Partners
The Department of Animal Sciences
Center for Native Grasslands Management
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Department Director
Chad Bitler
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Look at that color! Our baby swiss chard is so full of flavor we're calling it butter chard. It's going quickly so place an order with the farm store to pick up some for the weekend.
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Happy Mother's Day!
These beautiful and edible borage flowers are available in the Farm Store! They taste like cucumber and make a great salad topper.
Make Mothers Day a little brighter with our estate grown pansies! Two flats for $40. Each flat has ten plants.
Part 2 of our recycling series is now online! Educators Laurie and Kelly will give you tips on recycling more difficult items like batteries and plastic bags. Check our profile for the link. #recycle
Spring is in full effect in the gardens!
Our first batch of broilers have made their way outside! Here you’ll see our livestock technicians Courtney and Stephanie moving and feeding the broilers during morning chores.