"Information is like compost; it does no good unless you spread it around.” - Eliot Coleman

Current Grants

• Organic Pest Control of Predators for Summer Squash: Virginia State University (2011 - 2013)

This is a 2 year project that is starting this spring on the farm. 

• Growing Ginger in High Tunnels in Virginia: Virginia State University (2011 - 2013)

At least for the next 2 years, we will receive a new high tunnel in which the experimental growth of ginger in Virginia will occur. 

Past Grants:

• Experimented with various mulches for organic tomato production funded by  SARE
• Experimented  with organic no till practices (2 -yr  project) in horticulture production funded by  SARE

William and Mary Student Connections:

William and Mary’s Dining Services Green Report Card: Dayspring Farm is listed as a supplier to the College’s dining services in promotion of sustainable sourcing of food.
http://www.greenreportcard.org/report-card-2010/schools/college-of-william-mary/surveys/dining-survey

W&M’s Farmer’s and Gardeners club sponsors volunteer trips for students out to the farm. William and Mary Farmers and Gardeners is an organization dedicated to the education and practice of sustainable farming. 
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=369446733851

Another group within the William and Mary community, Branch Out, sponsors trips to the farm to learn about sustainable agriculture.
http://www.flathatnews.com/content/74057

This is a link for the William and Mary community garden proposal. It references Dayspring Farm as a source of inspiration.
http://www.docstoc.com/docs/35281397/Community-Garden-Proposal

This is one student’s final paper on sustainability and the importance of local agriculture. Dayspring Farm is listed.
http://jrbutt.wmwikis.net/file/detail/Local+Food+Economies_Final_Butterworth.docx

Virginia Sustainable Agriculture Documentary Project’s blog shows Maloney’s practices and gives pictures of the farm.
http://www.vasadp.org/dayspring-farm-3509/