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internship-manual-coverwestern.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...

Training-Ag-Professionals-in-IPMwestern.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...

Walking in onion fieldwestern.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....

Conservation Buffers in Organic Systems-California Implementation Guidewestern.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....

Conservation Buffers in Organic Systems-California Implementation Guidewestern.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....

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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...

NRCS Practices Related to Pest Management on Organic Farmswestern.sare.org resources common-nrcs-practices-related-to-pest-management-on-organic-farms

Common NRCS Practices Related to Pest Management on Organic Farms

This document demonstrates how certain NRCS practices that have primary resource protection benefits can also have significant Integrated Pest Management benefits to organic producers....

Conservation Buffers in Organic Systemswestern.sare.org resources conservation-buffers-in-organic-systems

Conservation Buffers in Organic Systems

Conservation Buffers provides guidance on installing buffers in organic production systems to meet the USDA National Organic Program NOP regulations....

Compost Tea Manual coverwestern.sare.org resources tea-time-in-the-tropics

Tea Time in the Tropics

Water-based extracts of compost (compost “tea”) have long been recognized as potentially valuable in promoting plant growth. Recent innovations in production and application have popularized tea use among food producers,...

Pasture and Grazing Management in the Pacific Northwestwestern.sare.org resources pasture-and-grazing-management-in-the-pacific-northwest

Pasture and Grazing Management in the Pacific Northwest

A book that provides knowledge of ecological processes involved in pasture growth and utilization and an understanding of how management influence those processes for good or bad....

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Anaerobic Soil Disinfestation to Control Soil Borne Pathogens Webinar

In the webinar the presenters briefly review the development and use of anaerobic soil disinfestation (ASD) techniques for control of soil borne pathogens in various crops and regions around...

TSWV symptoms in peppernortheast.sare.org resources tomato-spotted-wilt-orthotospovirus-and-impatiens-necrotic-spot-orthotospovirus

Tomato spotted wilt orthotospovirus and Impatiens necrotic spot orthotospovirus

This fact sheet was written by Pennsylvania State University graduate student Juan Francisco Iturralde Martinez who studied molecular techniques for detecting the viruses: Tomato spotted wilt orthotospovirus (TSWV) and...

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European Corn Borer in Hops

The renaissance of hopyards throughout the Northeast has brought pests not commonly associated with hop growing in other parts of the country. Farmers in New England have found European...

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A Whole Farm Approach to Managing Pests

This 16-page bulletin helps producers—and the educators who work with them—use ecological principles to design farm-wide approaches to control pests. It lays out basic ecological principles for managing pests and...

Western-SARE-logo.jpgwestern.sare.org resources earwigs-found-to-be-beneficial-in-apple-orchards

Earwigs Found to be Beneficial in Apple Orchards

Sustainable Agriculture Fact Sheet                                           April 2020 Crop: Apples                            Need: Discovering whether earwigs are pest, neutral or beneficial insects in apple orchards States: Washington                                                                                        ...

podcast logowestern.sare.org resources fresh-growth-podcast

Fresh Growth Podcast

Fresh Growth: Approaches to a More Sustainable Future from Western Ag Practitioners introduces you to farmers and ranchers from around the western United States who are finding innovative sustainable...

Western-SARE-logo.jpgwestern.sare.org resources using-beneficial-insects-to-combat-pests-and-engage-growers

Using Beneficial Insects to Combat Pests and Engage Growers

Sustainable Agriculture Fact Sheet July 2020 State: California Commodity: Wine grapes Need: An economical way to control leafroll virus, which is spread by vine mealybugs Summary: Leafroll virus is...

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Farmer and Rancher Research in the West

Making changes on the farm or ranch involves taking risks. One or two years spent experimenting can lead to a financial hit too difficult to recover from. That’s where Western SARE’s...

Entomopathogenic Nematodesnorthcentral.sare.org resources entomopathogenic-nematodes-for-control-of-the-asiatic-garden-beetle

Entomopathogenic Nematodes for Control of the Asiatic Garden Beetle

Graduate Student, Adrian Pekarcik, along with collaborators Eric Richer and Kelley Tilmon, has developed a handy resource for growers interested in using entomopathogenic nematodes (EPNs) as a control option against the Asiatic garden beetle in...

pacific island report coverwestern.sare.org resources supporting-agriculture-in-the-pacific-islands

Supporting Agriculture in the Pacific Islands

Stories, photos, links to videos, and more from 2019 when 27 Western SARE members traveled to 9 Pacific islands, meeting with and providing training to 200+ farmers, ag professionals, officials,...

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