Education and Training

The resources below were developed by the Sustainable Agriculture Network (SAN) to help agricultural educators work with farmers and ranchers to develop successful sustainable farming 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)

Meeting the Diverse Needs of Limited-Resource Producers: An Educator's Guide

Bulletin | Description | How to Order
Format: Print - Free | Online HTML | Online PDF (459 k)

Exploring Sustainability in Agriculture

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

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)

National Continuing Education Program
Work more effectively with clients and develop programs that address cutting-edge topics using SARE's National Continuing Education Program in Sustainable Agriculture. This online course provides a detailed introduction to sustainable agriculture and how it benefits farmers, ranchers and communities through untraditional Q&As and stimulating examples. Earn continuing education units (Certified Crop Advisers only).

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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