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New SARE Video: Use Data to Drive Decision Making
For Handy Kennedy of HKJ Ranch in Cobbtown, Ga., sound data management was key to generational succession on his 200-head cattle operation.

Southern SARE Seeking Nominations to Fill Two Producer and One NGO Seat on the Administrative Council
GRIFFIN, Georgia -- Interested in sustainable agriculture and are looking to have an impact on sustainable agriculture practices in your community? The Southern SARE program gives producers and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) the opportunity to serve on the Administrative Council and provide a “voice” for the direction of sustainability across the Southern region. Southern SARE is […]

Improving Meat by Enhancing Soil
In FNE22-027, “Enhancing Health Benefits of Pasture Raised Lamb, Pork and Chicken Utilizing Organic Fish Hydrolysate and Compost Supplementation”, Karen Rodgers of MKVT Farm in Vermont tested the effectiveness of using hydrolysate made from the guts, bones, and cartilage of fish to improve soil health and increase the quality of available forage for pasture-raised animals.

Graduate Student Sustainable Agriculture Projects for FY2025 Announced
GRIFFIN, Georgia – The Southern Sustainable Agriculture Research & Education (SSARE) program has announced the funded projects for the 2025 Graduate Student Grants program. The SSARE Administrative Council recently funded 18 projects totaling $386,238. The Graduate Student Grants program is one of the few sustainable agriculture research funding opportunities open to Master’s and PhD students […]

New Video: Create a Business Plan and Grow Intentionally
Gretl Schlatter emphasizes the importance of calculated growth and smart technology adoption to provide her operation with the resilience it needs to remain competitive as the industry evolves.

Advancing Walnut Syrup Production for Increased Profitability and Farm Income Diversification
Researchers advance black walnut tapping for commercial syrup production, diversifying the industry and furthering niche market opportunities.

Dr. Darrell Donahue Joins as Regional Coordinator
Montana State University (MSU) is pleased to announce that Dr. Darrell Donahue has been hired as the Western Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (Western SARE) Regional Coordinator, effective September 1. Dr. Donahue comes to MSU most recently from West Virginia University, where he served as Special Assistant to the Provost and President, following four years […]

Using Mycelium in Aquaculture Farming
Building on the successes of previous experiments using MycoRafts for marshland restoration and mycelium buoys for oyster farming, project leader Sue Van Hook of Greenhorns in Maine, researched a number of approaches to creating lobster buoys from mushroom mycelium – the fibrous tissue from which mushroom fruiting bodies emerge.

New Video: Find Success Through Mentorship
After his father’s death, Warren Miller returned to the Palouse region of Washington state to assume the role of fifth generation steward of the family’s 1,200 acre wheat, barley and canola farm. “My biggest challenge was I didn’t really have a mentor or someone I could go to and hit with questions,” Miller says.

Growing Green in the Nevada Desert
When outsiders think of Nevada, they picture the garish lights of Las Vegas or perhaps red desert sands. But Nevada has a green side, too.