www.sare.org publications case-studies-of-sare-grant-impacts does-more-diverse-plant-architecture-in-pollinator-habitats-influence-native-pollinator-and-beneficial-insect-abundance-and-diversity Does More Diverse Plant Architecture in Pollinator Habitats Influence Native Pollinator and Beneficial Insect Abundance and Diversity? – Washington Time-lapse video surveillance pinpoints native pollinator's plant preferences, informing small but potent action to mitigate climate change impacts. With entomology, I’m interested in all aspects of a whole ecological system. ... It’s been eye-opening that these different plants attract such a variety of insects, and that by combining different plants together we can tailor which […]
www.sare.org publications case-studies-of-sare-grant-impacts redefining-learner-centered-education-to-build-high-impact-ipm-partnerships Redefining Learner-Centered Education to Build High Impact IPM Partnerships – Oregon This outcome-based, interactive approach to curriculum design strengthened extension faculty pedagogy, increased producer engagement, and shifted pesticide application practices to protect water quality and reduce pesticide resistance. Region: WesternState: OregonGrant Type: Professional Development ProgramGrant: EW16-010 SARE POST-PROJECT EVALUATION IMPACT MODEL This evaluation impact model is specific to this SARE-funded project. The Success Story Extension professionals […]
www.sare.org publications case-studies-of-sare-grant-impacts sustainable-farm-law-101-for-agriculture-professionals-and-educators Sustainable Farm Law 101 for Agriculture Professionals and Educators – Minnesota Farm Commons trains agricultural educators and producers in sustainable farm law practices to manage risks and increase the resilience of agricultural businesses in diverse communities across all four SARE regions. Region: North CentralState: Minnesota Grant Type: Professional Development ProgramGrant: ENC18-164 SARE POST-PROJECT EVALUATION IMPACT MODEL This Evaluation Impact Model is specific to this SARE-funded project. […]
www.sare.org publications building-a-sustainable-business introduction-to-building-a-sustainable-business Introduction to Building a Sustainable Business Regardless of whether you are a beginning entrepreneur who has recently inherited a business, an experienced farmer who is considering on-farm processing, or a retiring business owner who is looking to pass on the farm, business planning is important. It is an ongoing process that begins with the identification of values and ends with a […]
www.sare.org publications building-a-sustainable-business implement-your-business-plan Present, Implement and Monitor Your Business Plan - Which Route Will You Take, and How Will You Check Your Progress Along the Way? By now you and your planning team have gone through a lot of work—hours of brainstorming, discussion, and research. Together you have completed more than a dozen Worksheets for each Planning Task. This final Planning Task is what you’ve no doubt been waiting for—writing up your business plan and implementing your new strategy. Organizing and […]
www.sare.org publications building-a-sustainable-business strategic-planning Strategic Planning and Evaluation - What Routes Can You Take to Get Where You Want to Go? Strategy is defined as a “careful plan or method for achieving an end.” That’s your challenge in this Planning Task. You’ve envisioned your future, based on your goals and values, so you know what you want the “end” to look like. Now you need to take the time to carefully think through the steps you […]
www.sare.org publications building-a-sustainable-business vision-mission-and-goals Vision Mission and Goals - Where Do You Want to Go? All of us do it—we dream. Whether from the seat of a tractor, while walking our pastures, or talking with family over coffee, we envision the future. This dreaming or visioning is critical to the business planning process. Visioning will help you identify the mission of your business—why it exists—and goals that will eventually form […]
www.sare.org publications building-a-sustainable-business farm-history-and-current-situation Farm History and Current Situation - What Have You Got? A clear understanding of your farm operation’s history and current situation is the second building block in the foundation for your business plan. Your evaluation of alternative strategies for your farm and your efforts to persuade others that the strategy you ultimately propose is workable must be based on a comprehensive, realistic assessment of your […]
www.sare.org publications building-a-sustainable-business identify-values Identify Values - What's Important to You? Your values are critical to the business planning process. They will guide you through business management choices and personal decisions as you dream a future vision, set goals, consider strategic alternatives, and develop monitoring checkpoints. Values: What Are They and How Are They Important to the Planning Process? Values are the standards, beliefs or qualities […]
www.sare.org publications 2023-2024-report-from-the-field north-central-sare-2023-2024 North Central SARE 2023-2024 Recent Highlights from the North Central Region Total Grant Awards 1988-20231 2,952 GRANTS $101.4 MILLION Grant Proposals and Awards 2022-20231 1These totals exclude additional direct funding given each year to Cooperative Extension in every state to support state-level programming on sustainable agriculture. 2The use of a preproposal process varies by region. It serves to screen […]