www.sare.org resources cover-crops-for-soil-health-workshop Cover Crops for Soil Health Workshop ...of New Hampshire) discusses how to manage cover crops for such ecosystem services as: suppressing weeds, attracting pollinators, cycling nutrients, promoting biological diversity and controlling erosion. Cover Crops: Current and...
www.sare.org resources advanced-cover-cropping-insights-from-farmer-experts Advanced Cover Cropping Insights from Farmer Experts ...help pollinators early in the season) Trey Hill, Maryland farmer (PDF) Steve Groff, Pennsylvania farmer (PDF) The following session recordings are available: General Sessions Basics of Cover Cropping Advanced Cover...
www.sare.org resources cover-crop-role-in-the-cropping-system Cover Crop Role in the Cropping System ...session include: Introduction and overview of the latest science and practice of pollinator and beneficial insect conservation using cover crop practices Conservation threats to pollinators and real world case studies...
www.sare.org publications managing-cover-crops-profitably nonlegume-cover-crops buckwheat Buckwheat Buckwheat (Fagopyrum esculentum) Buckwheat (Fagopyrum esculentum) Type: summer or cool-season annual broadleaf grain Roles: quick soil cover, weed suppressor, nectar for pollinators and beneficial insects, topsoil loosener, rejuvenator for low-fertility... Related Results:Managing Cover Crops Profitably, 3rd EditionMedicsWhite CloverWoollypod VetchSee all (5) results from: Managing Cover Crops Profitably, 3rd edition
www.sare.org publications climate-risk-management-and-resilience-on-farms-and-ranches managing-for-climate-resilience managing-natural-resources Managing Natural Resources for Climate Resilience ...service, others may be present and able to step in. For example, in a diverse cover crop mix or hedgerow planting, plant species with lower water needs can support pollinators...
www.sare.org publications transitioning-to-organic-production why-go-organic Why Go Organic ...as “ecosystem services.” Examples of important ecosystem services associated with organic agriculture include: Soil and nutrient cycling Water quality protection and conservation Habitat to support pollinators and wildlife Waste decomposition... Related Results:Transitioning to Organic ProductionTransitioning Livestock, Field Crop and Horticulture Systems to Organic
www.sare.org publications best-practices-for-the-sustainable-urban-farm sustainable-pest-management Sustainable Pest Management ...weeds. Biological Controls Flowering plants support pollinators and beneficial insects. They also help beautify urban farms and can add a revenue stream through cut flower sales. Photo by Cristophe Paul,...
www.sare.org publications a-sustainable-approach-to-controlling-honey-bee-diseases-and-varroa-mites breeding-for-resistance Breeding for Resistance ...States to maintain genetic diversity: the perfect way to promote the vitality of our pollinators. Today, many large-scale queen producers routinely select for hygienic behavior using the assay described below....
www.sare.org publications production-and-marketing-of-beach-plum-a-heritage-fruit-crop insects-and-diseases Insects and Diseases ...1/2 of nitrogen on now and the other 1/2 on in late May or June. Mid-May (Bloom) Were pollinators present and active during BLOOM? Start to SCOUT FOR PESTS on...
www.sare.org publications crop-rotation-on-organic-farms guidelines-for-intercropping how-intercrops-affect-populations-of-beneficial-parasitoids-and-pest-predators How Intercrops Affect Populations of Beneficial Parasitoids and Pest Predators ...also produce large quantities of pollen. Many major groups of beneficial insects—including predators such as lacewings, lady beetles, minute pirate bugs, and hover flies, as well as parasitoids and pollinators—feed...