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Western SARE Project Products

Curricula, manuals, fact sheets and other information products developed by grantees as part of their SARE-funded research.

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A Sunn Hemp Cover Crop for Soil Health and Nematode Management

Type: Western SARE Grantee-Produced Info Product

These University of Hawaii fact sheets and virtual field day explain how to use sunn hemp as a cover crop to control weeds, nematodes and other pests, add soil nutrients, prevent erosion, and contribute to a more robust and complex community of beneficial nematodes.

Building Soils in Alaska Communities

Type: Western SARE Grantee-Produced Info Product

Many Alaska communities have stated an interest in food production but perceive that a lack of adequate soils inhibits gardening. Most Alaskan producers confront related soil problems, such as thin root zones, nutrient-poor soils with low organic material contents, and some issues with permafrost. Despite the high cost of shipping, some producers actually import all of their garden soils from the continental United States on a barge, unaware that many of the necessary soil components can be found locally. This video demonstrates soil building and raised bed construction.

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Constructing a Low-Cost High Tunnel

Type: Western SARE Grantee-Produced Info Product

Specs, diagrams and photos of high tunnel construction, by Utah State University Cooperative Extension.

Download File (2.57 MB)
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Estimating Plant-Available Nitrogen Release from Cover Crops

Type: Western SARE Grantee-Produced Info Product

This Oregon State University fact sheet explains the basics of plant-available nitrogen (PAN); when to kill cover crops for the maximum PAN benefit; step-by-step instructions on how to perform site-specific measurements to predict PAN from your cover crop; and case studies from the Willamette Valley.

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Farm Stay U.S. Website

Type: Western SARE Grantee-Produced Info Product

This farmer-created, consumer-oriented website lists hundreds of farms and ranches around the country that offer accommodations.

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High Tunnel Specialty Crop Production in Colorado

Type: Western SARE Grantee-Produced Info Product

Hour-long webinar on design, summer and winter production, economics and needed research related to high tunnels.

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Late-season Strawberry Production Using Day-neutral Cultivars in High-elevation High Tunnels

Type: Western SARE Grantee-Produced Info Product

Journal article discussing research trials involving day-neutral cultivars, high tunnels, low tunnels and targeted heating in North Logan, Utah, to extend the availability of local strawberries.

Download File (485.76 kB)
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Livestock Mortality Composting Manual

Type: Western SARE Grantee-Produced Info Product

Mortality management threatens the sustainability of livestock production in many ways. Composting mortalities is an alternative that holds promise for the achievement of environmental protection, economic sustainability and job creation.

Download File (2.46 MB)
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Living on the Land

Stewardship for Small Acreages

Type: Western SARE Project Report

One of the most comprehensive and adaptable curricula in the country for training natural resource professionals to, in turn, teach small-acreage landowners how to care for their soil, air and water while maximizing the land’s value.

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Metropolitan Foodshed Tookit

Type: Western SARE Grantee-Produced Info Product

A regional toolkit of strategies to support the evolution of a sustainable Portland Metropolitan Foodshed. Toolkits are for farmers, ranchers, policymakers and consumers.

Download File (3.70 MB)

Organic Fertilizer and Cover Crop Calculator

Type: Western SARE Grantee-Produced Info Product

This free online tool compares the nutrient value and cost of cover crops, organic and synthetic fertilizers and compost. Use this Excel Calculator to develop well balanced and cost effective nutrient management programs for your farm.

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People of the Land

Sustaining American Indian Agriculture in Idaho, Nevada, Oregon and Washington

Type: Western SARE Grantee-Produced Info Product

This Extension educator curriculum focuses on successful strategies for increasing the adoption of sustainable practices on reservation lands. 

Download File (25.02 MB)
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Saving Money & Improving Landscapes

Type: Western SARE Multimedia

This multimedia project includes four video segments on the economics of behavior. They are: 1) Improve Rangeland Use and Profitability: Using Low Moisture Block to Extend the Grazing Season, 2) Reduce Feed Costs and Improve Feed Efficiency: Let Animals Mix their Own Diets, 3) Improve Rangeland Use and Profitability: Herding and Low Stress Handling, and 4) Cost Effective Weed Management: Training Cows to Eat Them.

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Semiochemical-Based Trapping Method for Weevil Pests on Guam

Type: Western SARE Grantee-Produced Info Product

Semiochemical-based trapping methods were developed for the control of the banana weevil (Cosmopolites sordidus), the New Guinea sugarcane weevil (Rhabdoscelus obscurus) and the sweetpotato weevil (Cylas formicarius) (Coleoptera: Curculionidae). Photos of trapping systems, as well as trapping dates, were collected and developed into an instruction manual along with the developed methods.

Download File (1.43 MB)

Sheep Grazing - Alfalfa Economic Tool

Type: Western SARE Grantee-Produced Info Product

This program was developed from current research for sheep and alfalfa producers as an economic decision and support tool.

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Specialty Crop Production in High Tunnels

Type: Western SARE Grantee-Produced Info Product

Utah State University fact sheet series includes raspberries, lettuce, summer squash, tomatoes and strawberries.

Sustainable Agriculture Farming Systems Project

Type: Western SARE Grantee-Produced Info Product

A quarterly newsletter and 24-minute video outlining this long-term systems project researching the transition to organic production.

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Sustainable Commercial Greenhouse Production Curriculum

Type: Western SARE Grantee-Produced Info Product

A blended course designed for county extension agents and new greenhouse professionals. Participants in the course will enhance their knowledge of starting and operating a commercial greenhouse enterprise.

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Sustainable Ranch Management Assessment Guidebook

Type: Western SARE Grantee-Produced Info Product

The purpose of the guidebook is to assist the rancher and/or land manager use business planning and ecological monitoring to ensure the ranch or land is managed in a sustainable manner. Material focuses on:

  • Business planning
  • Financial and ecological monitoring
  • Assessment of ranch management
Download File (1.04 MB)
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Tea Time in the Tropics

A handbook for compost tea production and use

Type: Western SARE Grantee-Produced Info Product

The purpose of this book is to critically evaluate the phenomenon of compost tea from three general perspectives: growers, researchers and industry. By integrating these perspectives into a cumulative experience, the authors hope to improve the understanding of the potential and limitations of this technology from scientific, economic and practical points of view.

Download File (3.62 MB)
Vine and Ovine Aversion

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Aversion Training

Type: Western SARE Grantee-Produced Info Product

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 sheet describes the aversion training process.

Download File (657.66 kB)
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LiCl Dosage

Type: Western SARE Grantee-Produced Info Product

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 sheet describes how to find the correct dose of LiCl for the aversion training process.

Download File (123.21 kB)

Use of Compost for Horse Bedding

Type: Western SARE Grantee-Produced Info Product

With Western SARE funding, the Snohomish Conservation District in Washington worked with seven commercial equine facilities in Snohomish County to trial the use of compost as horse stall bedding.

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Wireworm Biology and Nonchemical Management in Potatoes

Type: Western SARE Grantee-Produced Info Product

Larval wireworms are among the most destructive of soil insect pests. This publication reviews the wireworm literature and provides information on wireworm biology, monitoring risk assessment and nonchemical control options that can be integrated into a variety of production systems.

Download File (733.36 kB)
 

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The Organic Seed Grower

Type: Northeast SARE Grantee-Produced Info Product

The Organic Seed Grower

The Organic Seed Grower is a comprehensive manual for the serious vegetable grower who is interested in growing high-quality seeds using organic farming practices.

Published: 2012
Pages: 400

 

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