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www.sare.org news new-video-plan-for-stressful-times New Video: Plan for Stressful Times
Starting or taking over a family farming operation is an inherently stressful enterprise. And failing to plan for the impact stress can have on mental health poses real risk for any small business. At Flat Rock Dairy in Paulding, Ohio, dairy farmer Gretl Schlatter and Ohio State University Extension educator Sarah Noggle are working to […]
western.sare.org news targeted-grazing Targeted Grazing
Wildfires throughout the West are growing more severe. Fire season starts earlier, lasts longer and claims more lives and property along the way. Grazing is one of the most effective, cost-efficient tools available to lessen fire spread and severity. And now, thanks to a recent Western SARE-supported project, grazing has become even more useful to […]
www.sare.org news farmer-friendly-sare-grant-finds-poultry-production-efficiencies-and-processing-barriers-in-hawaii Farmer-Friendly SARE Grant Finds Poultry Production Efficiencies and Processing Barriers In Hawaii
Dependent on imports for more than 80% of their food, Hawaii’s people are perpetually at risk of supply chain interruptions due to natural disasters or other disruptions. Improving the capacity of local food production is one way farmers can generate income opportunities while reducing the remote islands’ risky reliance on imports. Nicole Correa of O‘ahu’s […]
www.sare.org news sare-seeks-ideas-to-improve-sustainable-agriculture-outreach SARE Seeks Outreach Products to Advance Sustainable Agriculture
SARE Outreach is seeking recommendations for information products or outreach initiatives that extend research-based sustainable innovations to improve the sustainability of American agriculture.
northcentral.sare.org news ncr-sares-2025-heroes-jack-erisman-and-edgar-hicks NCR-SARE's 2025 Heroes: Jack Erisman and Edgar Hicks
Jack Erisman and Edgar Hicks have been named the 2025 Heroes.
northeast.sare.org news how-to-conduct-research-on-your-farm-or-ranch How to Conduct Research on Your Farm or Ranch
By Kate Cesario Conducting on-farm research allows producers to gain valuable knowledge on how to improve their farm or ranch. By learning the science behind the inner workings of a crop or livestock system, farmers can make changes to increase profitability or sustainability. Research projects are formed around farmers’ goals but are commonly aided by […]
www.sare.org news producer-driven-research-finds-wood-chip-mulch-conserves-moisture-and-improves-production-efficiency Producer-Driven Research Finds Wood Chip Mulch Conserves Moisture and Improves Production Efficiency
In Virginia, using chipped wood for mulch can help manage weeds while increasing yield and cutting irrigation costs.
southern.sare.org news through-field-trials-some-taro-varieties-suitable-for-the-southeast Through Field Trials, Some Taro Varieties Suitable for the Southeast
ASHEVILLE, North Carolina – Farmers across the Southeast are catching on to the production ease, culinary connections, and value-added diversity of taro – an ancient root crop that has been an integral part of the diet of civilization for thousands of years. With the right varieties, the tropical crop can be a viable, versatile, delicious, […]
www.sare.org news adapting-to-overgrazed-land-and-drought-on-joe-kipps-ranch-in-the-blackfeet-indian-reservation-of-montana Adapting to Overgrazed Land and Drought on Joe Kipp’s Ranch in the Blackfeet Indian Reservation of Montana
On ancestral Blackfeet land in northern Montana, Joe and Kathy Kipp are breathing new life into overgrazed prairies.
www.sare.org news new-sare-bulletin-the-basics-of-farm-business-planning New SARE Bulletin: The Basics of Farm Business Planning
New and beginning farmers face a wide range of barriers when launching or growing their operations, from uncertain markets and extreme weather to land access and financing challenges. A clear, practical business plan can make all the difference. SARE Outreach’s newest bulletin, The Basics of Farm Business Planning, offers a framework to help farmers clarify […]