2005 Highlights

	Nevada rancher Agee Smith's innovative range management strategies were integrated into professional development opportunities for area agricultural educators. Photo by Mona Whalen.

Introduction
Before adopting promising new agricultural strategies -- such as diversified, profitable crop rotations, innovative pest management measures, or raising meat for unique markets -- producers want evidence of success. That's why the 2005 SARE Highlights, a 16-page publication from the Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) program, features a dozen of practical, profit-enhancing ideas that have been researched and tested at universities and on farms and ranches.

The 2005 report is the latest of a series of publications that shed light on some of the most creative research funded by SARE, a program of the Cooperative State Research Education and Extension Service, USDA.

PROJECTS

Crop Improvement
Peas Reduce Fallow in Wheat, Fill Growing Market for Hay

Soil Health
With New Testing Protocol, N.Y. Research Digs into Soil Health

Community Development
Ag Education, Community Development Make Good Partners in Texas

Adding Value
Customers Flock to Creative Ranch Products, from Lamb to Pelts
N.D. Farmer Adds Value to Wheat, Jumpstarts Local Economy
New Processing Plant Creates Profitable Poultry Sales in MS

Pest Management
Building a Fortress: Surrounding Crops with Perimeter Fools Pests
Cover Crops Lure Beneficial Insects, Improve Bottom Line in Cotton

Organic Farming
Learning What’s Possible: WVU Research Farm Goes Organic
Research on Large CA Farm Proves Organic Transition Feasible

Savvy Business Planning
Bankers Say Better Farm Records Improve Chances for Loans

Agroforestry
Wood Products Open Up Specialty Markets for Farmers

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