Press Releases
Recent sustainable agriculture news from the SARE Outreach national office.
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From Apples to Milk: Vital Investments in the Sustainability of New York Agriculture
05/03/2013
Improving nutrient management for dairies, finding sustainable herbicide strategies for apple growers, and refining high-tunnel production are some of the many ways SARE grants are improving the sustainability of New York agriculture.
Extend the Growing Season with SARE's New Collection of How-To Resources
04/15/2013
SARE’s new Season Extension Topic Room is a one-stop collection of dozens of guidebooks, curricula, webinars, bulletins and other how-to materials to help farmers, educators and researchers across the country implement effective season extension strategies.
Continuous-Cover Dairy Forage System for Profitability, Flexibility and Soil Health
02/05/2013
This new SARE fact sheet details how small- to mid-sized Northeast dairy farmers can implement a continuous-cover forage system that improves flexibility, profitability and soil quality over traditional cropping systems.
The Organic Seed Grower: A Farmer's Guide to Vegetable Seed Production
01/28/2013
A comprehensive manual for the serious vegetable grower who is interested in growing high-quality seeds using organic farming practices.
Now Available: One-of-a-Kind, Career-Shaping Fellowship in Sustainable Agriculture
01/25/2013
NACAA members can apply now for this career-shaping, two-year Fellowship in sustainable agriculture.
Seeking Applications for Sustainable Agriculture Search for Excellence Award
01/25/2013
This NACAA award comes with a $500 honorarium and a requirement to present during the NACAA Annual Meeting/Professional Improvement Conference.
Building a Better System with No-Till and Cover Crops
01/23/2013
The roller crimper, a new, effective tool that farmers use to improve soil quality, weed management and the bottom line, is one way SARE grantees are discovering how to successfully combine cover crops and no-till.
Ohio Farmers, Educators Do More with Cover Crops and No-Till
01/09/2013
Ohio farmers are making showing that cover crops and no-till lead to improved profitability, better soil health, more jobs, improved environmental stewardship and a better quality of life.
