SARE 2008 National Conference - Photo Contest - Western Region Honorable Mentions - Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education program

	New American Farm Conference
	Advancing the Frontier of Sustainable Agriculture March 25-27, 2008 \| Kansas City, MO

Western Region
Honorable Mentions: SARE’s 20th Anniversary

New American Farm Photo Contest

Rex Dufour

West Honorable Mention

This photo shows a monarch larva, chrysalis and aphids, with organic alfalfa in the background. They are feeding on narrowleaf milkweed that was planted as part of a hedgerow of native perennials in order to attract beneficial organisms to Fong Farms. The aphid, larva and chrysalis represent diversity on farm, as well as non-pest alternate hosts for parasites and predators feeding on farm pests.

Category: Land and Water Stewardship

Olha Sydorovych

West Honorable Mention

Taro (also known as kalo) is believed to be one of the earliest cultivated plants and it is still an important part of local tradition in Hawaii. Constant flow of water in wetland taro is used to lower soil temperatures in order to inhibit disease. As an alternative to chemical controls, the water level is raised to drown weeds.

Category: Land and Water Stewardship

wheat harvest with combine and wind turbines in background

Dennis Schwartz

West Honorable Mention

Wheat harvest with combine and wind turbines (AES Wind Corp.).

Category: Climate and Energy

Judy Brossy

West Honorable Mention

Connecting local consumers to fresh fall harvest.

Category: Communities and Markets

Other Honorable Mention Photo Contest Winners

North Central Region
Northeast Region
Southern Region
Western Region