www.sare.org publications organic-transition planning-task-four-strategic-planning-and-evaluation Planning Task Four: Strategic Planning and Evaluation Download all planning task four worksheets using the link above. In this task, you will create business strategies for transitioning and certifying your farm. Strategies form the core of your business plan and address questions about how you will get from here (pre-transition) to there (organic certification). We will provide strategy examples throughout this planning […]
www.sare.org publications organic-transition planning-task-three-vision-mission-and-goals Planning Task Three: Vision, Mission and Goals Download all planning task three worksheets using the link above. This planning task is, perhaps, the most enjoyable of those in-cluded in the Planner. It offers an opportunity to dream—to imagine your future and develop goals for the farm business. The work you do in this planning task will help you complete the business overview, […]
www.sare.org publications organic-transition history-and-current-situation-planning-task-two Planning Task Two: History and Current Situation Download all planning task two worksheets using the link above. In this task, you will begin exploring your readiness for transition by taking stock of past experiences and by preparing an inventory of current resources. The farm histo-ry and current situation summaries that you develop here will help you communicate to family members, other business […]
www.sare.org publications organic-transition values-planning-task-one Planning Task One: Values Download all planning task one worksheets using the link above. In this planning task you will explore personal and business-related values. Well-defined values will help you develop goals that all members of the family and business support. You may choose not to include values in your written business plan—this will depend on your audience and […]
www.sare.org publications organic-transition using-the-organic-transition-business-planner Using the Organic Transition Business Planner This publication, referred to as the Planner, is a specialized guide to assist farmers, ranchers and food business owners (new or experienced, small- or large-scale) interested in exploring transition strategies prior to becoming certified organic. The Planner will prove most useful if applied before beginning transition. However, you will certainly benefit from using the Planner […]
www.sare.org publications food-loss-and-waste nationwide-gleaning-effort-on-reducing-food-waste Nationwide Gleaning Effort On Reducing Food Waste The Association of Gleaning Organizations’ (AGO) SARE project is a comprehensive project to measure the scale of the problem of on-farm food loss and fresh produce waste nationwide and to build the capacity of gleaning organizations to address this issue. AGO is a national organization that focuses on building the capacity of local gleaning organizations. […]
www.sare.org publications food-loss-and-waste diverting-food-waste-from-an-urban-public-university Diverting Food Waste from an Urban Public University Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) is embarking on a transformative project to address the dual challenges of food waste and insecurity, establishing itself as a leader in sustainable food management. As a large urban university in Richmond, Va., with over 30,000 students, VCU recognizes the environmental, social, and economic impact of food waste and is committed […]
www.sare.org publications food-loss-and-waste milk-waste-reduction-strategies-in-childcare-centers Milk Waste Reduction Strategies in Childcare Centers More than 66% of U.S. preschoolers attend a childcare setting daily, and up to 40% of the milk served there is wasted. The proposed study aims to estimate and reduce preschoolers' milk waste in childcare centers in Illinois that participate in the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP). We are going to be developing […]
www.sare.org publications food-loss-and-waste reducing-food-waste-and-enhancing-specialty-crop-farm-viability Reducing Food Waste and Enhancing Specialty Crop Farm Viability The Good Acre is taking a multi-prong approach to reducing food waste that includes wholesale-specific technical assistance for produce farmers, and buyer education and support intended to increase customer flexibility and establish a “seconds” market. This project aims to decrease food waste, increase food access, and support small produce farms. We are Minnesota's largest nonprofit […]
www.sare.org publications food-loss-and-waste less-food-waste-more-family-meals-encouraging-shared-mealtime Less Food Waste, More Family Meals: Encouraging Shared Mealtime Founded in January 2020, Pete’s Garden makes it easier for families to share wholesome meals together at home. Our food recovery operations recover high-quality, surplus prepared foods from Kansas City area caterers, restaurants, and food service operations. Volunteers package the food into family-sized meal portions in reusable take-home containers. The meals are distributed free through […]