www.sare.org resources smart-water-use-on-your-farm-or-ranch Smart Water Use on Your Farm or Ranch As producers throughout the nation grow increasingly concerned about water scarcity, farmers, ranchers and agricultural educators are beginning to explore new, conservation-oriented approaches to water use. They are managing soil...
western.sare.org resources on-farm-internship-training-binder On-Farm Internship Training Binder The Placer Ag Futures Project was conceived as a response to critical issues affecting local agricultural sustainability. This project was intended to help grow a new crop of agricultural...
western.sare.org resources technical-assistance-programs-for-agricultural-irrigation-improvements-in-arizona Technical Assistance Programs for Agricultural Irrigation Improvements in Arizona A number of organizations offer technical assistance programs for improvements to agricultural irrigation systems. Irrigation improvements can lead to more efficient and precise application of water. As a result,...
western.sare.org resources moooooving-forward-together Moooooving Forward Together This case study is a total of 39 graphically designed pages and includes an overview of beef to school in Montana; school, processor, and producer needs; an infographic of...
western.sare.org resources planting-flower-strips-for-native-bees Planting Flower Strips for Native Bees Montana State University researchers discuss flower strips of nine native plants that provide habitat for native bees and an additional income source for farmers who can collect and sell...
western.sare.org resources training-ag-professionals-in-ipm Training Ag Professionals in IPM A multi-state program in the Columbia River Basin is improving agricultural practices by training young ag professionals in integrated pest management. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6OR5HyzJsnk&feature=youtu.be...
western.sare.org resources market-opportunities-of-conventional-vs-gmo-free-broilers Market Opportunities of Conventional vs. GMO-free Broilers Berggren Demonstration Farm (now Phoenix Farm Enterprises, Inc) performed a side-by-side comparison of pasture-raised Cornish Cross broilers fed on GMO-free feed vs. conventional feed. Three batches of birds were...
western.sare.org resources collaborative-grazing-for-sage-grouse-centennial-valley Collaborative Grazing for Sage-Grouse: Centennial Valley This video portrays the Collaborative Grazing for Sage-Grouse Project in the Centennial Valley focusing on understanding how grazing management affects sage-grouse survival. Better understanding will be important to increasing...
western.sare.org resources onion-systems-management-strategies-for-crop-nutrition-weeds-thrips-and-iris-yellow-spot-virus Onion Systems Management Strategies for Crop Nutrition, Weeds, Thrips, and Iris Yellow Spot Virus Seven videos demonstrating project results and showcasing sustainable crop and pest management practices for onions were developed....
western.sare.org resources incubator-land-management-teaching-ecological-land-use-webinar Incubator Land Management & Teaching Ecological Land Use Webinar A webinar for agricultural professionals to increase their ability to initiate, support, and develop farmer training programs, led by NIFTI and ALBA....
western.sare.org resources nutrient-management-plans-oregon Nutrient Management Plans: Oregon This document is an instruction guide for creating and implementing a nutrient management plan on certified or transitioning organic lands in Oregon....
western.sare.org resources nutrient-management-plans-idaho Nutrient Management Plans: Idaho This document is an instruction guide for creating and implementing a nutrient management plan on certified or transitioning organic lands in Idaho....
western.sare.org resources nutrient-management-plans-california Nutrient Management Plans: California This document is an instruction guide for creating and implementing a nutrient management plan on certified or transitioning organic lands in California....
western.sare.org resources nutrient-management-plans-western-region Nutrient Management Plans: Western Region This document is an instruction guide for creating and implementing a nutrient management plan on certified or transitioning organic lands in the Western Region....
western.sare.org resources cover-crops-in-organic-systems-oregon Cover Crops in Organic Systems: Oregon This document provide an overview of how the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service NRCS Cover Crop 340 conservation practice can be implemented on organic operations in Oregon....
western.sare.org resources cover-crops-in-organic-systems-idaho Cover Crops in Organic Systems: Idaho This document provide an overview of how the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service NRCS Cover Crop 340 conservation practice can be implemented on organic operations in Idaho....
western.sare.org resources conservation-buffers-in-organic-systems-idaho Conservation Buffers in Organic Systems: Idaho Conservation Buffers provides guidance on installing buffers in organic production systems to meet the USDA National Organic Program NOP regulations....
western.sare.org resources conservation-buffers-in-organic-systems-california Conservation Buffers in Organic Systems: California Conservation Buffers provides guidance on installing buffers in organic production systems to meet the USDA National Organic Program NOP regulations....
western.sare.org resources growing-grapes-in-hawaii Growing Grapes in Hawaii The basis for this project was to show that grapes could again become a viable crop for Hawaii growers at low elevations. This addition of a crop, in demand...
western.sare.org resources prevention-and-control-of-wildlife-damage Prevention and Control of Wildlife Damage This handbook is designed for Extension county agents and educators and Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) personnel in the western U.S. Most County Extension Agents and Educators get questions...