www.sare.org publications a-whole-farm-approach-to-managing-pests additional-resources-2 Additional Resources The following tools, videos and other resources are relevant to ecological pest management:
www.sare.org publications a-whole-farm-approach-to-managing-pests part-two-applying-ecological-principles-to-the-farm Part Two: Applying Ecological Principles to the Farm The goal of ecological management is to reduce pest abundance to tolerable levels through the use of multiple pest control tactics that integrate with crop and soil management. This is opposed to using silver-bullet solutions to control pests. Think of pest management strategies as individual tools in a tool box, which together create a positive […]
www.sare.org publications a-whole-farm-approach-to-managing-pests part-one-an-ecological-approach-to-pest-management Part One: An Ecological Approach to Pest Management Starting in the 1950s, most growers began to rely on agrochemical-based strategies to manage pests. Low-cost pesticides were seen as convenient “silver bullet” solutions, but that view is changing. Repeated use of pesticides has brought about resistance in many pest species. In addition, broad-spectrum insecticides not only kill crop pests but also important non-target predators […]
www.sare.org publications a-whole-farm-approach-to-managing-pests A Whole-Farm Approach to Managing Pests A Whole-Farm Approach to Managing Pests Pests in Farming Systems Versus Natural Systems Taking a Holistic View of the Farm Who Can Use Ecological Management Strategies? Project Highlights Part One: An Ecological Approach to Pest Management Ecological Principles for Managing Pests Promote Biodiversity Create Healthy Crop Habitats Reduce Disturbance to Soil and Non-Crop Vegetation Minimize […]
www.sare.org publications systems-research-for-agriculture chapter-four-analyzing-the-performance-and-sustainability-of-agricultural-systems statistical-and-mathematical-tools Statistical and Mathematical Tools Systems experiments, by the nature of their design and goals, have multiple confounding factors that cannot be easily separated (Teasdale and Cavigelli, 2010). This means that a mixture of statistical approaches is often required. Univariate and multivariate statistics are the most typical mathematical methods of systems analysis. Which approach to use will depend upon the […]
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www.sare.org publications systems-research-for-agriculture preface-2 Preface Sometimes the questions are complicated and the answers are simple. —Dr. Seuss The genesis of this handbook began with a project supported by SARE during the first round of research and education grants the program offered. At the time, I was searching for a way to transition from marine ecology into agricultural research after having recently […]
www.sare.org publications systems-research-for-agriculture about-sare-2 About SARE Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) is a grant-making and outreach program. Its mission is to ad-vance—to the whole of American agriculture—innovations that improve profitability, stewardship and quality of life by investing in groundbreaking research and education. Since it began in 1988, SARE has funded more than 5,500 projects around the nation that explore innovations, […]
www.sare.org publications conservation-tillage-systems-in-the-southeast chapter-18-southern-coastal-plain-and-atlantic-coast-flatwoods-case-studies the-future The Future The interviewed producers are experimenting with new ideas for more-profitable farming. Some continue to modify their operations to improve their systems. They are still in transition. There are several remaining challenges in the near future. Because the Brocks use a cover crop in their no-till operation, the timing of crop harvest, cover crop planting, cover […]
www.sare.org publications farmer-field-day-toolkit downloadable-tools-and-templates Downloadable Tools and Templates Sample Checklist Use this sample checklist to stay organized as you make arrangements for your field day. SARE Project Poster Template For SARE grantees only. Use this template (PowerPoint) to create a large poster that shares important details about your SARE-funded project (trial, demonstration, research) with your field day guests. Horizontal and vertical poster templates are available. Select […]