1999 Annual Report

Low commodity prices and pockets of severe drought have spelled truly tough times for farmers and ranchers in 1999. More than ever, producers are considering alternatives to the status quo. The annual SARE Project Highlights provides a snapshot of some of SARE'S most innovative projects across the country that cut production costs, add value to agricultural products, reduce impacts on natural resources, and enhance communities.

This edition includes profiles from around the country on rangeland management, youth education, value added products for limited-resource growers, manure management, cover crops in vineyards, organic co-ops, building soil health, diversified rotations, cooperative marketing, composting and education for ag professionals.