[6] One of the site's important functions is to determine the viability and suitability of specific crop cultivars in the Holland Marsh.
[5]To improve yield and reduce the negative impact of agricultural practices on farmland, studies at this research station have attempted to identify conditions under which it is most appropriate to apply specific fertilizers.
For example, nitrogen fertilizers are typically applied to carrot crops to improve yields and reduce leaf blight.
Research at this station suggests that by matching the use of nitrogen fertilizers to the type of soil in which carrots are grown, high yields may be achieved.
Moreover, this can be done with less nitrogen fertilizer and minimizing the use of fungicides to control leaf blight, decreasing costs and mitigating some environmental concerns.