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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.
western.sare.org news boosting-beneficial-insects-in-oregons-cherry-orchards Boosting Beneficial Insects in Oregon’s Cherry Orchards
Eighty percent of Oregon’s cherries are produced in the Mid-Columbia Basin. Typically, when new orchards are planted, farmers leave the ground under the trees bare or plant grass. Farmers also regularly apply chemicals to control insect pests such as spotted wing drosophila, thrips, and leafhoppers, among others. However, planting mixed cover crops that include flowering […]
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 […]
www.sare.org news adapting-to-extreme-rains-and-drought-at-a-frame-farm-in-madison-minnesota Adapting to Extreme Rains and Drought at A-Frame Farm in Madison, Minnesota
At A-Frame Farm, resilience begins below the surface. In a new episode of America’s Heartland, produced in partnership with SARE, farmer Luke Peterson shares how his family is adapting to increasingly erratic weather through regenerative practices that focus on restoring the soil. Located on 500 acres in Madison, Minn., A-Frame Farm produces organic grains and […]
www.sare.org news adapting-to-flooding-and-drought-on-hurricane-flats-farm-in-south-royalton-vermont Adapting to Flooding and Drought on Hurricane Flats Farm in South Royalton, Vermont
On the banks of the White River, Hurricane Flats Farm is finding new ways to thrive in the face of increasingly unpredictable weather. In a new episode of America’s Heartland, produced in partnership with SARE, farmers Ashley Loehr and Antoine Guerlain share how they’re navigating both severe drought and catastrophic flooding on their 37-acre certified […]
western.sare.org news training-ag-leaders-in-the-bering-strait Training Ag Leaders in the Bering Strait
A large nonprofit with a long history in Alaska, the Rural Alaska Community Action Program (CAP) is well-known for its work addressing housing, workforce development, and health challenges. When COVID hit, the organization added food security work to their priorities. With the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act funding, they initiated ten food […]
www.sare.org news pennsylvania-producers-drive-research-to-expand-switchgrass-markets Pennsylvania Producers Drive Research to Expand Switchgrass Markets
In Pennsylvania, switchgrass has emerged as a promising new crop for family farms. This perennial grass thrives on rocky, untillable land, requires minimal maintenance and reduces soil erosion. But a key challenge to expanding production has been the lack of stable markets and cost-effective methods of processing switchgrass for high-value applications like poultry bedding. In […]
southern.sare.org news southern-sare-seeking-nominations-to-fill-two-producer-and-two-ngo-seats-on-the-administrative-council Southern SARE Seeking Nominations to Fill Two Producer and Two NGO Seats 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 […]