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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Nice sunny, spring weather on the farm today! Our horses are taking social distancing seriously too.
Until there is enough green grass to feed our sheep, they rely on hay from the Livestock team. Are they coming to eat or just coming to admire the awesome hay feeders that our Estate crew built?
Remember sunnier days are ahead! Pictures of summers in the gardens are a good reminder of that. 💚⠀ Photographer: @benelsassphoto Florist: @clflorals ⠀ Planner: @i_doweddingsandevents
Greenacres Art Educators used their talents to paint bee boxes. Hopefully the bees will love them as much as we do and the boxes will be buzzing with activity in fields this spring.
"Oh Deer! Does in the Dew." - Our February photo of the month winner. This beautiful scene outside of the Arts Center was captured by Arts Educator Skylar Folkens on her way into to work last month.
Our maple syrup is available in the Farm Store! Quantities are extremely limited, call ahead to check inventory.
Got Milkweed?.. Spring is near. Plant some milkweed and enjoy the numerous benefits including: cool seed pods, beautiful flowers, caterpillars, diverse pollinators, and milkweed fluff mustaches.
Great time showing off all that we do last night at Science Night. #summercamp2020