www.sare.org publications a-whole-farm-approach-to-managing-pests part-two-applying-ecological-principles-to-the-farm Part Two: Applying Ecological Principles to the Farm ...build soil organic matter. SARE’s Building Soils for Better Crops provides an in-depth discussion on producing resilient crops by managing soil health and nutrients. As a Last Resort, Use Targeted...
www.sare.org publications a-whole-farm-approach-to-managing-pests introduction Introduction ...new crops that disrupt pest cycles, enhancing a crop’s ability to compete against weeds and building soils that naturally suppress disease microorganisms. The ecological approach uses knowledge, biodiversity and resource...
www.sare.org publications a-whole-farm-approach-to-managing-pests part-one-an-ecological-approach-to-pest-management Part One: An Ecological Approach to Pest Management ...more problematic weeds coming to the soil surface. Frequent tillage also depletes soil organic matter and reduces important soil biology, both of which are vital for healthy soil and crops....
www.sare.org publications a-whole-farm-approach-to-managing-pests beyond-pest-management Beyond Pest Management ...using cover crops may be profitable for your operation. Rotating your crops is another ecologically based strategy that provides multiple benefits, including breaking pest cycles. Creating conservation buffer strips at...
www.sare.org publications a-whole-farm-approach-to-managing-pests weed-control-with-sheep Sidebar: Weed Control with Sheep ...and cover crops (FW08-315). The team focused on aversion training, or teaching sheep to avoid eating grape leaves while grazing on weeds and cover crops. Dwarf breeds are another option....
www.sare.org publications a-whole-farm-approach-to-managing-pests the-natural-defenses-of-healthy-crops Sidebar: The Natural Defenses of Healthy Crops What makes a healthy crop? Healthy soil is the foundation of a healthy crop. Good tilth, drainage, water-holding capacity, high organic matter and fertility all provide a crop with the...
www.sare.org publications a-whole-farm-approach-to-managing-pests additional-resources-2 Additional Resources ...No-Till Vegetables: Harnessing the Power of Cover Crops —a website developed with SARE support that features a podcast series on cover crops and soil health. Organic Farm System: Woodleaf Farm—a...
www.sare.org publications a-whole-farm-approach-to-managing-pests taking-stock-the-basics-of-crop-scouting Taking Stock: The Basics of Crop Scouting ...properly identify and assess the pest and beneficial species that are inhabiting your farm. Assessing pest levels is especially important when considering the use of pesticides because it informs both...