www.sare.org publications case-studies-of-sare-grant-impacts single-producer-scale-preparation-of-warm-season-grass-for-poultry-bedding Single-Producer-Scale Preparation of Warm-Season Grass for Poultry Bedding – Pennsylvania Producer association builds robust regional network through SARE grants that support farmers to evolve with changing markets. We couldn’t have done it without SARE. [The association] would have been a total washout. Our philosophy as an association is to put money into the farmer’s pocket, not take it out. Our dues are very low and […]
www.sare.org publications case-studies-of-sare-grant-impacts expanding-sustainable-shellfish-aquaculture-optimizing-growth-and-survival-in-a-bay-scallop-nursery-system Expanding Sustainable Shellfish Aquaculture: Optimizing Growth and Survival in a Bay Scallop Nursery System – Massachusetts A new nursery system fills a missing link in the bay scallop production chain catalyzing new aquaculture operations and providing seed for the restoration projects. I really believe in aquaculture as a form of employment and food production that can be done in an environmentally sustainable way. Helping to develop the industry has been one […]
www.sare.org publications case-studies-of-sare-grant-impacts ancestral-mexica-farming-a-comparative-yield-analysis-from-the-1500s Ancestral Mexica Farming: A Comparative Yield Analysis from the 1500s – Kansas Mexica farming methods for ancestral corn reclaim indigenous knowledge, nurture belonging and community for Latino/a and diaspora communities, and contribute to farmers’ higher yield and reduced inputs. Growing lesser-known Mexica food products such as maize, pipiche, papalotl, jicama, and mexican mint marigold has created a deeper sense of community between myself and local Latino/a communities […]
www.sare.org publications case-studies-of-sare-grant-impacts establishing-a-protocol-for-receiving-cattle-that-are-at-risk-of-having-a-mineral-deficiency Establishing a Protocol for Receiving Cattle that are At-Risk of Having a Mineral Deficiency – Utah Lowest-cost mineral treatment increases producer profit by three percent and proves best for cattle health. Sometimes investing just a little bit to figure out the mineral status of your herd—if it comes back that you don’t need to supplement minerals then great, but it might come back that you do. Oftentimes the cost of minerals […]
www.sare.org publications case-studies-of-sare-grant-impacts biofertilization-of-bermudagrass-a-step-toard-sustainable-forage-production Biofertilization of Bermudagrass: A Step Toward Sustainable Forage Production – Alabama Plant Growth-Promoting Rhizobacteria technology for biofertilization of bermudagrass improves soil health and lowers input costs. My job in Extension is to teach producers about third party research. Companies need to provide farmers with some objective analysis of their products before farmers invest in them. Economic viability is a challenge in the farming industry and sometimes […]
www.sare.org publications case-studies-of-sare-grant-impacts do-cover-crops-stabilize-wine-grape-productivity-in-a-variable-climate Do Cover Crops Stabilize Wine Grape Productivity in a Variable Climate? – Pennsylvania Under vine cover crops help improve soil health, and contribute to more resilient, environmentally sustainable vineyards. If growers are to change their management practices, they need to know what is going on below ground, how the root system of their vines is impacted by competing with cover crop grasses. Perhaps the roots will be smaller, […]
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 […]