www.sare.org resources adding-cover-crops-to-a-no-till-system Adding Cover Crops to a No-Till System Dan Forgey, farm manager at Cronin Farms in South Dakota, has been using no-till management for more than 17 years. Over that time, Forgey has developed a keen understanding of...
www.sare.org resources growing-cover-crops-with-a-cash-crop Growing Cover Crops with a Cash Crop Cronin Farm’s innovative no-till system integrates both cover crops and livestock grazing (see Next Step: Adding a Cover Crop to a No Till System). With support from SARE, Forgey has...
www.sare.org resources no-till-farmer-steward-of-the-land No-Till Farmer: Steward of the Land Dan Forgey has been growing crops on the Cronin Family Farm for more than 40 years. What he has always loved most about farming is the soil. He believes that...
www.sare.org resources greenhouse-energy-conservation-strategies-and-alternative-fuels Greenhouse Energy Conservation Strategies and Alternative Fuels Includes curriculum materials, extension bulletins, resource lists, and a greenhouse energy model that were developed with the intention that educators can use the materials in full or part to deliver...
www.sare.org resources farm-stay-u-s-website Farm Stay U.S. Website Oregon farmer Scottie Jones led the creation of Farm Stay U.S., a website dedicated to linking consumers with farms and ranches around the country that offer accommodations. Farm stays—overnight lodging...
www.sare.org resources design-and-construction-of-a-high-tunnel-in-west-virginia Design and Construction of a High Tunnel in West Virginia This fact sheet from West Virginia University Extension describes details of high tunnel design and construction, with specific considerations for West Virginia.
www.sare.org resources trained-sheep-grazing-vineyard-floor Trained Sheep Grazing Vineyard Floor According to researchers, training sheep to have a food aversion is a simple process. However, there are important steps to follow to improve the strength of the aversion. This fact...
www.sare.org resources applying-for-the-conservation-stewardship-program-csp Applying for the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) This plain language guide from New Entry Sustainable Farming Project provides information to farmers who are interested in applying for the USDA-NRCS Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP), which pays farmers to...
www.sare.org resources wholesale-packing-resource-guide Wholesale Packing Resource Guide This plain language guide from New Entry Sustainable Farming Project is for farmers and ranchers interested in selling to supermarkets, produce distributors, restaurants and institutions. The guide explains packing requirements...
www.sare.org resources how-to-begin-your-small-farm-dream How to Begin Your Small Farm Dream This plain language guide from New Entry Sustainable Farming Project is for people who want to start a small farm. It will help you consider the benefits and challenges of owning a...
www.sare.org resources video-basic-goat-hoof-care Video: Basic Goat Hoof Care A video, Basic Goat Hoof Care, developed by Kentucky State University on the basics of goat hoof care. Want more information? See the SARE related grants (ES04-075), "Regional Goat...
www.sare.org resources youth-renewing-the-countryside Youth Renewing the Countryside Smart, young people are returning to the roots of American Agriculture-- roots steeped in a tradition and culture of diversity, quality and respect for the Earth. Full of brilliant color photographs,...
www.sare.org resources crop-rotation-on-organic-farms Crop Rotation on Organic Farms This manual provides an in-depth review of the applications of crop rotation-including improving soil quality and health, and managing pests, diseases, and weeds. Consulting with expert organic farmers, the authors...
www.sare.org resources land-and-power Land and Power Land and Power: Sustainable Agriculture and African Americans features a selection of the presentations, posters, discussions, and performances that made up this extraordinary, joyous event. The authors capture the perspectives of...
www.sare.org resources guide-to-designing-a-small-red-meat-plant Guide to Designing a Small Red Meat Plant Meat plants can vary widely in use and design. How you build a plant depends on the types of processes you intend to have as part of your plant (e.g....
www.sare.org resources small-scale-biogas-technology Small-Scale Biogas Technology Biogas technology can be used on small farms to turn on-farm organic wastes (manure, on-farm food processing) into a clean, renewable source of energy for on-farm applications. The small-scale biogas...
www.sare.org resources developing-successful-organic-horticulture-farms-practical-training-for-ag-professionals Developing Successful Organic Horticulture Farms: Practical Training for Ag Professionals Power Point presentation series developed by the Southern Sustainable Agriculture Working Group for ag professionals and farmers interesting in elements of organic crop production and managing organic systems. Principles of...
www.sare.org resources good-agricultural-practices Good Agricultural Practices Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) certification is a way for growers to let buyers know that they follow appropriate food safety practices on their farms. These fact sheets from North Carolina...
www.sare.org resources clean-energy-farming Clean Energy Farming Across the country, as energy prices climb, farmers are turning more and more to clean energy practices. From energy-saving light bulbs to solar panels to fuels grown and processed on...
www.sare.org resources biodiesel-safety-and-best-management-practices-for-small-scale-noncommercial-use-and-production Biodiesel Safety and Best Management Practices for Small-Scale Noncommercial Use and Production The objective of this Penn State publication, Biodiesel Safety and Best Management Practices for Small-Scale Noncommercial Use and Production, is to review some of the accepted practices associated with small-scale biodiesel...