www.sare.org resources what-is-soil-health What is Soil Health? Why is soil health so important? More and more, producers are understanding that healthy soils are more productive and lead to healthier crops. Dig into this interactive infographic to learn more about sustainable production practices that can help build healthy soil. Explore the on-farm benefits of using cover crops, crop rotation, manure amendments, composting and […]
www.sare.org resources farm-food-safety Farm Food Safety Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs) are measures that can be taken by farmers to prevent microbial contamination of fruits and vegetables as they are produced, packed, handled and stored. And since some wholesale buyers require farmers to be USDA certified as GAPs compliant, Penn State University developed the Farm Food Safety Website to provide growers with […]
www.sare.org resources expanding-winter-harvest-and-sales-for-new-england-vegetable-crops Expanding Winter Harvest and Sales for New England Vegetable Crops The Winter Production, Storage and Sales website is maintained through a partnership of the UMass Extension Vegetable Program, the University of New Hampshire Cooperative Extension and two local food organizations, Community Involved in Sustaining Agriculture (CISA) in western MA and Seacoast Eat Local (SEL) in eastern NH. This project addresses the need for expanding winter […]
www.sare.org resources marketready-educational-resources MarketReady Educational Resources Hosted by Ohio State University, MarketReady is an educational program that prepares food producers to sell directly to consumers and wholesale buyers. The program includes workshops and resources that will guide producers and educators through marketing planning and marketing relationships needed to build a successful business.
www.sare.org resources constructing-a-high-tunnel Constructing a High Tunnel This Rutgers University website features detailed information on high tunnel construction and use, including site selection, design, cost, crop rotation and a list of additional resources.
www.sare.org resources cooperative-extension-farm-to-school-resources Cooperative Extension Farm to School Resources Growing Minds: Farm to School was developed by ASAP to provide resources for Extension, ag professionals and communities in the development of Farm to School initiatives. Resources include: 2011 Farm to School Needs Assessment- Cooperative Extension General Farm to School Evaluation Food Safety Garden resources Models for Local Food Procurement In addition to these resources, […]
www.sare.org resources farm-stay-u-s-website Farm Stay U.S. Website Oregon farmer Scottie Jones led the creation of Farm Stay U.S., a website dedicated to linking consumers with farms and ranches around the country that offer accommodations. Farm stays—overnight lodging on a working farm—has been a successful model for income diversification for farmers and ranchers in Europe, and is growing in popularity in the United […]
www.sare.org resources resources-for-vermonts-beginning-farmers Resources for Vermont's Beginning Farmers Over the next decade and a half, an estimated 70 percent of farms in the United States will transfer out of production or to new owners. To help cultivate the next generation of farmers, University of Vermont researchers surveyed new and beginning farmers on their informational needs to help them build Vermont's Beginning Farmers website. Now, […]
www.sare.org resources small-scale-biogas-technology Small-Scale Biogas Technology Biogas technology can be used on small farms to turn on-farm organic wastes (manure, on-farm food processing) into a clean, renewable source of energy for on-farm applications. The small-scale biogas technology website, developed by Washington State University, presents resources and publications on biogas technology, including an enterprise assessment tool.
northcentral.sare.org resources cultivating-morel-mushrooms Cultivating Morel Mushrooms One of the more iconic and recognizable mushrooms, morels are famed for their distinctive appearance and their exquisite taste. This fungus is characterized by its unique 'pitted and ridged' cap, as well as its earthy and nutty flavor. Morels have been recorded on all continents except Antarctica, thus with its widespread nature it comes to […]