www.sare.org resources greenhouse-ipm-with-an-emphasis-on-biocontrols Greenhouse IPM with an Emphasis on Biocontrols This manual was designed by the Pennsylvania Integrated Pest Management Program to help greenhouse growers implement biological control and integrated pest management (IPM). It begins with an introduction to IPM and its principles, information on starting an IPM/biocontrol program and using compatible pesticides, and then addresses many of the most common greenhouse pests and their […]
northcentral.sare.org resources tarping-to-improve-weed-management-and-reduce-tillage-in-vegetable-systems Tarping for Weed Control Guide: A Low-Till Strategy for Vegetable Growers Weed management is a persistent challenge for vegetable growers, with traditional methods such as cultivation, plastic mulch, herbicides, and hand-weeding presenting various limitations. Tarping has emerged as an effective, low-cost alternative that utilizes impermeable plastic sheets to suppress weeds through occultation (blocking light) or solarization (heat buildup), depending on the type of tarp. In addition […]
southern.sare.org resources sustainable-blackberries-and-raspberries Sustainable Blackberries and Raspberries Sustainability is a process of continual decision-making and effort to become more sustainable, creating a farm enterprise that will exist year-to-year and will continue to exist in the future. Characteristics of a sustainable farm include: a farm that considers annual and future profits and has a business plan for future success; a farm that treats […]
southern.sare.org resources heritage-turkey-manual Heritage Turkey Manual The Heritage Turkey Manual was developed by The Livestock Conservancy on all facets of pasture-based turkey production and turkey breeding. How to Raise Turkeys on Pasture pulls together historic information as well as modern health management, and addresses production from poult to processing, and marketing from packaging to distribution. Selecting Your Best Turkeys for Breeding […]
western.sare.org resources prevention-and-control-of-wildlife-damage Prevention and Control of Wildlife Damage This handbook is designed for Extension county agents and educators and Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) personnel in the western U.S. Most County Extension Agents and Educators get questions related to wildlife pests. These may be for backyard wildlife pests or they may be related to traditional or organic farmers or ranchers. The purpose of […]