Crop Production

The resources below were developed by the Sustainable Agriculture Network (SAN) to help farmers and ranchers develop successful crop production systems. See also the full list of SAN publications or the list of publications by topic.

Building a Sustainable Business: A Guide to Developing a Business Plan for Farms and Rural Businesses

Published 2003, 280 pages | Description | How to Order
Format: Print - Price: $17 | Online PDF (3446 k)

Building Soils for Better Crops, 2nd Edition

Published 2000, 240 pages | Description | How to Order
Format: Print - Price: $19.95 | Online HTML | Online PDF (4224 k)

Diversify Your Crops to Boost Profits and Stewardship

Bulletin | Description | How to Order
Format: Print - Free | Online HTML | Online PDF (341 k)

Exploring Sustainability in Agriculture

Bulletin | Description | How to Order
Format: Print - Free | Online HTML | Online PDF (711 k)

Managing Cover Crops Profitably, 3rd Edition

Published 2007, 244 pages | Description | How to Order
Format: Print - Price: $19 | Online PDF (4618 k)

Manage Insects on Your Farm: A Guide to Ecological Strategies

Published 2005, 128 pages | Description | How to Order
Format: Print - Price: $15.95 | Online HTML | Online PDF (4479 k)

The New American Farmer: Profiles of Agricultural Innovation, 2nd Edition

Published 2005, 200 pages | Description | How to Order
Format: Print - Price: $16.95 |Online HTML | Online PDF (6694 k)

Opportunities in Agriculture: Transitioning to Organic Production

Bulletin | Description | How to Order
Format: Print - Free | Online HTML | Online PDF (1252 k)

Put Your Ideas to the Test: How to Conduct Research on Your Farm or Ranch

Bulletin | Description | How to Order
Format: Print - Free | Online HTML | Online PDF (413 k)

Smart Water Use on Your Farm or Ranch

Bulletin | Description | How to Order
Format: Print - Free| Online HTML | Online PDF (1032 k)

Steel in the Field: A Farmers Guide to Weed Management Tools

Published 2001, 128 pages | Description | How to Order
Format: Print - Price: $18 | Online HTML | Online PDF (1125 k)

Other Resources
SARE funds research, education and demonstration projects, some of which generate informational products such as books, bulletins or Web sites. See the links below to view those products or to browse the SARE projects database. Inclusion of a resource does not constitute endorsement by SARE nor does exclusion imply that other resources are not suitable.

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USDA-Supported Programs for Sustainable Agriculture

The U.S. Department of Agriculture supports two other major programs that offer sustainable agriculture information and assistance. Those programs have publications and web resources on this topic.

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