www.sare.org resources sare-library-usb-drive SARE Library USB Drive Order SARE’s Library of Publications thumb drives for access to SARE’s current publications, program materials, videos and selected regional materials right at your fingertips—no internet connection needed. These lightweight drives...
www.sare.org resources our-farms-our-future-podcast Our Farms, Our Future Podcast Series The Our Farms, Our Future podcast series brings together the sustainable agriculture community for thought-provoking conversations about the state of agriculture, how we got here, and where we're headed. With...
www.sare.org resources how-sare-supports-farmer-driven-sustainability Investing in the Future of Agriculture: How SARE Supports Farmer-Driven Sustainability "One of the precepts of sustainability is that farmers learn from other farmers. Growers are the ones that can tweak and understand a practice and say, 'This really works this...
www.sare.org resources improving-the-management-of-rangeland-ecosystems The Power of Data: Improving the Management of Rangeland Ecosystems Farmers and ranchers have always been respected for their unique knowledge of the land they work. Now, University of California Davis researchers are partnering with land managers to mine that...
www.sare.org resources building-a-local-food-movement Building a Local Food Movement Over the last 20 years, SARE grants have helped western North Carolina transform its agricultural landscape from one dependent on tobacco and outside entities to one that is self-sustaining within...
www.sare.org resources bringing-independent-farmers-into-the-marketplace Bringing Independent Farmers into the Marketplace Fifteen years ago, it was unheard of for a small farm to sell beef to a supermarket. Supported by a SARE grant, grass-fed beef farmer Diana Endicott founded a family...
www.sare.org resources improving-soil-health-through-cover-crops Improving Soil Health Through Cover Crops Grain farmer Jeff Frey has used no-till on his 700-acre farm in Willow Street, Penn., since the 1980s. Despite these efforts, Frey knew he needed to do more to protect...
www.sare.org resources 10-ways-cover-crops-enhance-soil-health 10 Ways Cover Crops Enhance Soil Health Soil health is a hot topic these days, one that is justifiably receiving considerable attention from farmers and their farm advisors. Whereas in the past, soil testing and evaluation focused more on chemical and physical measures,...
www.sare.org resources cultivating-climate-resilience-on-farms-and-ranches Cultivating Climate Resilience on Farms and Ranches Cultivating Climate Resilience on Farms and Ranches outlines the new challenges that changing weather patterns pose in agriculture throughout the United States, and what you can do to make your...
www.sare.org resources farmers-guide-to-business-structures Farmers' Guide to Business Structures Establishing and maintaining the right business structure for your farm operation lays the foundation for a stable, resilient farm business. Forming a business structure can help manage risk by protecting...
www.sare.org resources special-topics-with-cover-crops-and-soil-health Special Topics with Cover Crops and Soil Health Session recordings on this page include: Organic and Specialty Crops Grazing Cover Crops Soil Health Policy Issues Organic and Specialty Crops Weed control in organic soybeans is notoriously difficult. Clean...
www.sare.org resources economic-and-environmental-aspects-of-cover-crops Economic and Environmental Aspects of Cover Crops Session recordings on this page include: Economics of Cover Crops Business Opportunities with Cover Crops and Soil Health Environmental Impacts of Cover Crop Systems Economics of Cover Crops Speakers will...
www.sare.org resources cover-crop-role-in-the-cropping-system Cover Crop Role in the Cropping System Session recordings on this page include: Cover Crops and Nutrient Management Cover Crop Impacts on Diseases and Insects Cover Crops, Herbicides and Dealing with Herbicide-Resistant Weeds Cover Crops and Nutrient...
www.sare.org resources digging-into-soil-health Digging into Soil Health Session recordings on this page include: Soil Health Principles Soil Health Testing and Practices Soil Biology and Organic Matter Soil Health Principles Regenerating soil health and critical functions is key...
www.sare.org resources advanced-cover-cropping-insights-from-farmer-experts Advanced Cover Cropping Insights from Farmer Experts Session recordings on this page include: Great Plains Perspective Central Corn Belt Perspective Eastern Perspective Great Plains Perspective Hear from a Nebraska farmer who will share his insight and experience...
www.sare.org resources basics-of-cover-cropping Basics of Cover Cropping Session recordings on this page include: Introduction to Cover Crops Selecting and Establishing Cover Crops Terminating Cover Crops Plus Strategies for Planting a Cash Crop Following Cover Crops Introduction to...
www.sare.org resources recordings-of-general-sessions Recordings of General Sessions Session recordings on this page include: Opening remarks by Jane Hardisty (USDA-NRCS Indiana) with video message by Bill Northey (Iowa Secretary of Agriculture) Keynote: Growing a Revolution - Bringing Our...
www.sare.org resources 2017-national-conference-on-cover-crops-and-soil-health 2017 National Conference on Cover Crops and Soil Health The second National Conference on Cover Crops and Soil Health was held December 7-8, 2017 in Indianapolis. Hosted by the Soil and Water Conservation Society, this meeting served as an opportunity to learn...
www.sare.org resources sustainable-production-and-use-of-on-farm-energy Sustainable Production and Use of On-Farm Energy High and fluctuating energy costs have caused economic challenges for many of the country’s farmers and ranchers. For this reason, more producers are seeking alternative energy sources to improve their...
www.sare.org resources organic-production Organic Production In 1992, there were 3,587 organic operations in the United States. Almost 25 years later, that number has more than quintupled to 24,650 certified organic operations as of 2016. What...