Info from SARE Projects: Northeast Region

SARE funds research, education and demonstration projects, some of which generate informational products such as books, bulletins or websites. 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. This partial list will be continually updated.

To order, use the contact information listed for each item. DO NOT ORDER FROM SARE Outreach.

Title: Exploring the Concept of Farming Career Paths
Format: Book
This paper explores general career progressions in farming, and presents ways of thinking about farming careers in the Northeast. It offers a conceptual framework to help service providers offer more tailored guidance to farmers seeking their next career step. (Northeast New Farmer Network, 2000).
To Order: New England Small Farm Institute, Belchertown, MA, 01007; (413) 323-4531 (ph); (413) 323-9594 (fax)
Resource available online at: http://gnf.bigmindcatalyst.com/cgi/bmc2.pl?page=pubpg1.html&node=1031

Title: Exploring the Small Farm Dream Instructors' Guide
Format: Workbook
The workbook is designed to help users learn what it would take to make a "small farm dream" a reality as a commercial agricultural business. It is specifically for those who are in the exploratory stage, and is designed as a decision-making tool. It will assist in establishing a clear vision to guide the decision on whether or not to go farther in developing a full business plan.
To Order: New England Small Farm Institute, Belchertown, MA, 01007; (413) 323-4531 (ph); (413) 323-9594 (fax)

Title: Exploring the Small Farm Dream: Is Starting an Ag Enterprise Right for you?
Format: Workbook
The workbook is designed to help users learn what it would take to make a "small farm dream" a reality as a commercial agricultural business. It is specifically for those who are in the exploratory stage, and is designed as a decision-making tool. It will assist in establishing a clear vision to guide the decision on whether or not to go farther in developing a full business plan.
71 page(s).
To Order: New England Small Farm Institute, Belchertown, MA, 01007; (413) 323-4531 (ph); (413) 323-9594 (fax)
Resource available online at: http://www.smallfarm.org/bookstore/

Title: Farm-Based Composting: Manure and More
Format: Video
A video by the Cornell Waste Management Institute that addresses different ways to integrate composting into farm operations
To Order: Cornell Waste Management Institute, NRAES, Ithaca, NY, 14853-5701; (607) 255-7654 (ph); nraes@cornell.edu; http://www.nraes.org/publications.html.
Cost: $19 + $0 s/h

Title: “Farm Decision Making” - “Choosing Organic” - “Transition to Organic”
Format: Video
A series of videos about grain producers and the management decisions involved in entering the organic market.
To Order: Cornell University Resource Center; (607) 255-2080 (ph); resctr@cornell.edu.
Cost: $31.5 + $0 s/h

Title: Farmer Discussion Groups: Getting Started
4 page(s).
To Order: University of Vermont Center for Sustainable Agriculture, Burlington, VT, 05405; (802) 656-5459 (ph); sustainable.agriculture@uvm.edu
Cost: Single copies free; there is a modest handling fee for larger orders

Title: Farmer- to-Farmer Learning Groups
Format: Handbook
A 20-page guide to establishing and maintaining successful farmer learning groups.
20 page(s).
To Order: Cornell Cooperative Extension, Auburn, NY, 13021; (315) 255-1183 (ph)
Cost: Single copies free; there is a modest handling charge for larger orders

Title: Farmers and Their Diversified Horticultural Marketing Strategies
Format: Video
50-minute video shows how eight farmers successfully use roadside stands, farmers’ markets, CSAs, sales to restaurants, internet sales, and wholesale cooperatives.
50 minutes page(s).
To Order: University of Vermont Center for Sustainable Agriculture, Burlington, VT, 05405; (802) 656-5459 (ph); sustainable.agriculture@uvm.edu.
Cost: $15 + $0 s/h

Title: Farmers and their Ecological Sweet Corn Production Practices
Format: Video
Ten farmers from around the region describe their practices.
42 minutes page(s).
To Order: University of Vermont Center for Sustainable Agriculture, Burlington, VT, 05405; (802) 656-5459 (ph); sustainable.agriculture@uvm.edu.
Cost: $15 + $0 s/h

Title: Farmers and their Innovative Cover Cropping Techniques
Format: Video
Ten farmers vegetable and berry farmers from around the Northeast demonstrate how they use cover crops to enhance soil fertility, suppress weeds, control erosion, and create beneficial insect habitats.
70 minutes page(s).
To Order: University of Vermont Center for Sustainable Agriculture, Burlington, VT, 05405; (802) 656-5459 (ph); sustainable.agriculture@uvm.edu.
Cost: $15 + $0 s/h

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