www.sare.org resources how-sare-supports-farmer-driven-sustainability Investing in the Future of Agriculture: How SARE Supports Farmer-Driven Sustainability "One of the precepts of sustainability is that farmers learn from other farmers. Growers are the ones that can tweak and understand a practice and say, 'This really works this...
www.sare.org resources how-to-conduct-research-on-your-farm-or-ranch How to Conduct Research on Your Farm or Ranch This 32-page Ag Innovations Series technical bulletin provides detailed instruction for crop and livestock producers, as well as educators, on how to conduct research at the farm level using practical...
www.sare.org resources organic-production Organic Production In 1992, there were 3,587 organic operations in the United States. Almost 25 years later, that number has more than quintupled to 24,650 certified organic operations as of 2016. What...
www.sare.org resources cover-crop-role-in-the-cropping-system Cover Crop Role in the Cropping System Session recordings on this page include: Cover Crops and Nutrient Management Cover Crop Impacts on Diseases and Insects Cover Crops, Herbicides and Dealing with Herbicide-Resistant Weeds Cover Crops and Nutrient...
southern.sare.org resources high-tunnel-pest-exclusion-system High Tunnel Pest Exclusion System Introduction Insect pests are one of the major problems in organic production systems. Crop damage from insect pests can occur via direct feeding or egg-laying, contamination with feces, or disease...
southern.sare.org resources whole-farm-integrated-pest-management-ipm-video-series Whole-Farm Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Video Series If you want to know the best ways to manage pests via integrated pest management, you can find all of the information you need in a series of video modules...
southern.sare.org resources soil-biology-cover-crops-and-disease-suppression Soil Biology: Cover Crops and Disease Suppression Soil Biology.pdf 445.11 kB Introduction Cover crops provide several benefits to soil health such as improving soil structure, reducing the need for synthetic chemicals by decreasing weed biomass, increasing soil...
southern.sare.org resources high-tunnel-pest-exclusion-system-part-ii High Tunnel Pest Exclusion System Part II With the increasing demand for local foods across the Southeast, an increasing number of beginning, as well as experienced producers are producing vegetable crops for direct and whole sale markets....
www.sare.org resources investing-in-the-next-generation-of-agricultural-scientists Investing in the Next Generation of Agricultural Scientists The challenges that farmers and ranchers face today are growing more and more complex, and the cornerstone of the SARE program is the idea that sustainable solutions to these challenges...
www.sare.org resources cover-crop-innovators-video-series Cover Crop Innovators Video Series Explore videos of farmers around the country who are using cover crops on their land. You can watch our entire Cover Crop Innovator series on our YouTube channel. To find...
southern.sare.org resources sustainable-blackberries-and-raspberries Sustainable Blackberries and Raspberries Sustainability is a process of continual decision-making and effort to become more sustainable, creating a farm enterprise that will exist year-to-year and will continue to exist in the future. Characteristics...
southern.sare.org resources high-tunnel-crop-production-handbook High Tunnel Crop Production Handbook High tunnel crop production allows farmers to extend the growing season and create a more controlled growing environment that can exclude pests. But because of their unique environment, high tunnels...
southern.sare.org resources management-of-mexican-bean-beetle-in-snap-beans-using-cultural-control-strategies Management of Mexican Bean Beetle in Snap Beans Using Cultural Control Strategies Mexican bean beetle (Epilachna varivestis Mulsant) is a serious pest of snap bean varieties, causing injury by feeding on the leaves and pods and increasing the chances of diseases while...
www.sare.org resources cover-crops Cover Crops for Sustainable Crop Rotations The content on this page is available as a topic brief (PDF download), Cover Crops for Sustainable Crop Rotations. Use the Add to Cart button on this page to order free hard...
www.sare.org resources high-tunnels-and-other-season-extension-techniques High Tunnels and Other Season Extension Techniques The content on this page is available as a topic brief (PDF download), High Tunnels and other Season Extension Techniques. Use the Order button on this page to order free hard...
www.sare.org resources cover-cropping-for-pollinators-and-beneficial-insects Cover Cropping for Pollinators and Beneficial Insects Flowering cover crops can fulfill their original purpose as a conservation practice while at the same time providing valuable forage for wild bees and beneficial insects. This added benefit can be significantly enhanced...
southern.sare.org resources using-sunn-hemp-as-a-cover-crop-in-oklahoma Using Sunn Hemp as a Cover Crop in Oklahoma Oklahoma State University Extension Service fact sheet on using sunn hemp as a cover crop in Oklahoma. Developed as part of OkSARE's Professional Development Program. Using Sunn Hemp as a...
southern.sare.org resources organic-grain-production-video-series Organic Grain Production Video Series A series of organic grain education videos were produced by University of Georgia in partnership with North Carolina State University Extension and USDA-ARS on seedbed preparation, no-till soybeans, and nitrogen...
southern.sare.org resources weed-control-in-the-organic-coffee-field Weed Control in the Organic Coffee Field Resources (video and manual) created by the University of Puerto Rico on weed management in organic coffee fields. NOTE: This video is in Spanish, with English subtitles. A video created...
northeast.sare.org resources organic-parasite-control Organic parasite control Signs of parasites, prevention, National Organic Program standards, and more. You will need Adobe Presenter to view. ...