www.sare.org publications manage-insects-on-your-farm resources-general-information websites Resources: Websites Agroecology in Action. www.agroeco.org ATTRA Pest Management. attra.ncat.org/pest-management A Whole Farm Approach to Managing Pests. SARE Outreach. sare.org/pest-bulletin Biological Control: A Guide to Natural Enemies in North America. https://biocontrol.entomology.cornell.edu/index.php Center for Integrated Pest Management. Technology development, training, and public awareness for IPM nationwide. www.cipm.info Growing Small Farms. Sustainable agriculture website for North Carolina Cooperative Extension, […]
www.sare.org publications manage-insects-on-your-farm resources-general-information publications Resources: Publications Agroecology: The Ecology of Sustainable Food Systems (2nd ed.). 1998. Gliessman, S. R. CRC Press. www.agroecology.org/Books.html. Agroecology: The Science of Sustainable Agriculture (2nd ed.). 1995. Altieri, M. Perseus Books Group: Boulder, CO. Agroecology: Transitioning organic agriculture beyond input substitution. 2003. Altieri, M. and Nicholls, C. I. In Agroecology and the Search for a Truly Sustainable […]
www.sare.org publications manage-insects-on-your-farm resources-general-information Resources: General Information Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) program, USDA- NIFA, Washington, D.C. Studies and spreads information about sustainable agriculture via a nationwide grants program. See research findings at sare.org/Projects. SARE Outreach, College Park, Md. The national outreach arm of SARE, SARE Outreach disseminates information through electronic and print publications, including: Building Soils for Better Crops, 3rd […]
www.sare.org publications manage-insects-on-your-farm putting-it-all-together guidelines-for-designing-healthy-and-pest-resilient-farming-systems Guidelines for Designing Healthy and Pest-Resilient Farming Systems Increase species in time and space with crop rotations, polycultures, agroforestry and crop-livestock systems. Expand genetic diversity with variety mixtures, local germplasm and multilines (or varieties that contain several different genes for resistance to a particular pest). In each case, the crop represents a genetically diverse array that can better withstand disease and pests. Conserve […]
www.sare.org publications manage-insects-on-your-farm putting-it-all-together universal-principles-farm-specific-strategies Universal Principles, Farm-Specific Strategies Universal Principles, Farm-Specific Strategies The key challenge for farmers in the 21st century is to translate the principles of agroecology into practical systems that meet the needs of their farming communities and ecosystems. You can apply these principles through various techniques and strategies, each of which will affect your farm differently, depending on local opportunities […]
www.sare.org publications manage-insects-on-your-farm putting-it-all-together farm-feature-rotation-rotation-rotation-alfalfa-cover-crops-break-pest-cycles Farm Feature: Rotation, Rotation, Rotation: Alfalfa, Cover Crops Break Pest Cycles Rotation, Rotation, Rotation: Alfalfa, Clover Crops Break Pest Cycles In Big Sandy, Mont., Bob Quinn hasn’t borrowed operating capital from the bank for 10 years. Without hefty bills for agrichemicals at planting — and with an effective year-round marketing program — his cash flow is more stable than it was in the mid-1980s, before he […]
www.sare.org publications manage-insects-on-your-farm putting-it-all-together key-elements-of-ecological-pest-management Key Elements of Ecological Pest Management Key Elements of Ecological Pest Management Ecological Pest Management relies on preventive rather than reactive strategies. your cropping program should focus primarily on preventive practices above and below ground (#1 and #2) to build your farm’s natural defenses. Reactive management (#5 and #6) is reserved for problems not solved by the preventive or planned (#3 […]
www.sare.org publications manage-insects-on-your-farm putting-it-all-together rolling-out-your-strategy Rolling Out Your Strategy Rolling out your Strategy Once you have a thorough knowledge of the characteristics and needs of key pests and natural enemies, you’re ready to begin designing a habitat-management strategy specifically for your farm. Choose plants that offer multiple benefits — for example, ones that improve soil fertility, weed suppression and pest regulation — and that […]
www.sare.org publications manage-insects-on-your-farm putting-it-all-together strategies-for-enhancing-plant-diversity Strategies for Enhancing Plant Diversity Strategies for Enhancing Plant Diversity As described, increasing above-ground biodiversity will enhance the natural defenses of your farming system. Use as many of these tools as possible to design a diverse landscape: Diversify enterprises by including more species of crops and livestock. Use legume-based crop rotations and mixed pastures. Intercrop or strip-crop annual crops where […]
www.sare.org publications manage-insects-on-your-farm putting-it-all-together enhancing-biota-and-improving-soil-health Enhancing Biota and Improving Soil Health Enhancing Biota and Improving Soil Health Managing soil for improved health demands a long-term commitment to using combinations of soil-enhancing practices. The strategies listed below can aid you in inhibiting pests, stimulating natural enemies and—by alleviating plant stress—fortifying crops’ abilities to resist or compete with pests. Add plentiful amounts of organic materials from cover crops […]