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2002 Project Highlights

Steve and Jean Moseley

Introduction
Consumers across the nation are beginning to seek food produced using more environmentally sound methods. That trend offers a wide range of profitable opportunities for farmers and ranchers. The 2002 annual report of USDA's Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) program features 12 projects from across the country that explore sustainable farming systems. moremore

PROJECTS

Crop/Livestock Systems
Well-Managed Rotation of Cotton, Cattle and Grass Renews Profits

Smart Sales
Wheat Farmers Create, Package Unique Snack to Add Value to Commodity
Strawberry Growers Extend Traditional Harvest to Gain Market Edge
Cattle Producers Convert Environmental Commitment to Price Premium

Pest Management
Growers Take on Pear Pests with New Orchard Mowing Regimes
Peanut Farmers Reduce Insecticides in Dynamic Research Group

Organic Production
"Natural' Pork from Sows in Deep Straw Captures Guaranteed Price
'Zea-later!' Organic Corn Treatment Spells End to Wormy Ears

Local Marketing
Hunt for Ambassadors: Demonstrations Showcase Area Foods, Farms
Sales from Growers to Public Food Outlets Bring Goodwill, Fresh Tastes

Continuing Education
Youth Gardeners Aid Horticultural Research, Learn New Skills
Spud Producers Pick up Cost-Cutting Production Methods

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