Southern SARE Project Products

A University of Florida website developed as an outcome of SSARE-funded research in biogas production on small farms.

These case studies highlight the project planning and development of 12 county-based teams trained to assist in the development of community-based food systems in North Carolina. 

This website hosts an interactive map that locates over 170 data layers for a variety of factors that influence the sustainability of food systems in Virginia and North Carolina. 

This information sheet gives an overview of how to use cover crops to maintain good levels of nutrients and organic matter in the soil.

This Virginia Association for Biological Farming information sheet provides research-based information on a cover crop “toolbox” from which growers can select cover crops most suited to their regions and production systems.

FAMACHA is a diagnostic tool to help farmers identify parasite infection in small ruminants, allowing them to cut the cost of deworming agents by targeting treatments only to infected animals. Training is required before purchase.

Learn about tomato grafting and how it can be used to manage diseases in organic open-field and high tunnel systems.

These fact sheets discuss alternative containers, marketing and crop selection, alternatives to synthetic herbicides and integrated pest management in nurseries.

This video series describes measures nursery producers can take to improve sustainability in the areas of irrigation, energy use, runoff, recycling and more.

This video presents information on the high tunnel production system most commonly used in Kentucky; the disease cycle of Sclerotinia sclerotiorum; and two control tactics compatible with national organic standards, solarization and biofumigation.

An interactive website to assist ag professionals in developing and demonstrating successful organic education programs, teaching principles in organic agriculture.

A publication to foster recognition of the Appalachia region and encourage preservation of heirloom seed varieties.

This information sheet captures research by Virginia Tech and the Virginia Association for Biological Farming to develop cover crop-based, reduced-tillage systems for organic vegetable production.

This 60-page checksheet is designed to help sheep and goat farmers evaluate and improve the sustainability of their farm management, use of resources and quality of life.

A 16-page guidebook covering all aspects of sweetpotato production in Kentucky.

This information sheet describes research in Virginia on using inexpensive, manually operated seeders to establish consistent cover crop stands.

A comprehensive slideshow of The Xerces Society Pollinator Planning Short Course, a program provided throughout the Southern region to teach participants ways to manage and conserve native pollinators.