www.sare.org resources farming-strategies-for-adapting-to-extreme-weather Farming Strategies for Adapting to Extreme Weather SARE partnered with PBS KVIE to produce an episode of RFD-TV's America's Heartland that highlights how farmers and ranchers across the United States are using sustainable and regenerative practices to adapt to increasingly challenging and unpredictable weather conditions. Adapting to Flooding and Drought on Hurricane Flats Farm in South Royalton, Vermont Ashley Loehr and Antoine […]
northcentral.sare.org resources innovative-sliding-electric-fence-system-for-pastured-poultry Innovative Sliding Electric Fence System for Pastured Poultry Michael and Courtney Gutschenritter operate Three Brothers Farm in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin, where they specialize in producing pasture-raised eggs, 100% grass-fed Shetland lamb, and wool products. Just a short drive away in Walworth, their friend and fellow farmer, Levi Power, raises pasture-raised pork, chickens, turkeys, and cattle. The ProblemEvery day, as part of their rotational grazing […]
northcentral.sare.org resources beekeeping-workbook Beekeeping in Northern Climates Manual and Workbook The "Beekeeping in Northern Climates" Manual and Workbook are companion resources created by the University of Minnesota's Bee Lab to help beekeepers understand and apply region-specific best practices. Beekeeping in Northern Climates Manual The third edition of "Beekeeping in Northern Climates Manual" is a guide from the University of Minnesota Bee Lab for both new and experienced […]
northcentral.sare.org resources the-new-growers-guide-to-producing-organic-food-grade-grains-in-the-upper-midwest The New Growers’ Guide to Producing Organic Food-Grade Grains in The Upper Midwest For farmers interested in producing food-grade grains, there are unique opportunities, challenges, and considerations for growing and selling these higher-value crops. These grains, destined for direct human consumption or as ingredients in products, have a range of markets, from breweries and distilleries to co-op groceries and restaurants. However, navigating these specialized markets requires careful planning […]
northcentral.sare.org resources livestock-waterers-and-watering-systems Livestock Waterers and Watering Systems A Handbook for Livestock Producers and Landowners What is the most important livestock nutrient? Water! Navigating through watering options to find a workable, financially feasible solution to livestock watering needs can be frustrating for ranchers. There are many choices and some options are incompatible with available land, labor, and capital resources. This handbook assists in […]
northcentral.sare.org resources cultivating-morel-mushrooms Cultivating Morel Mushrooms One of the more iconic and recognizable mushrooms, morels are famed for their distinctive appearance and their exquisite taste. This fungus is characterized by its unique 'pitted and ridged' cap, as well as its earthy and nutty flavor. Morels have been recorded on all continents except Antarctica, thus with its widespread nature it comes to […]
northcentral.sare.org resources midwestern-hemp-database Midwestern Hemp Database As a revived crop in the North Central region, best practices for high-cannabinoid hemp varieties are still under investigation. Despite strong interest, the lack of university-published resources increases production risks compared to conventional crops, threatening the emerging hemp industry. The Midwestern Hemp Research Collaborative (MHRC), supported by SARE, was formed to address these issues. […]
www.sare.org resources growing-new-markets-for-specialty-crops Growing New Markets for Specialty Crops Voices from the Field is a podcast series co-produced by ATTRA and SARE that explores the different ways farmers are working to create new local markets for specialty and niche crops. Each partner episode will address a different production system or crop–from endives to small-grain value chains–and will feature farmers sharing their production and marketing […]
www.sare.org resources best-practices-for-the-sustainable-urban-farm Best Practices for the Sustainable Urban Farm For decades, urban farms and community gardens have helped meet the demand for fresh, local produce. Urban farms are diverse and adaptable, ranging from small farms on repurposed vacant lots to multilevel vertical farms and rooftop gardens. Often, they combine ecological farming practices with some form of infrastructure. Urban growers make clever use of their […]
www.sare.org resources guide-to-honey-bee-queen-banking Guide to Honey Bee Queen Banking This guide will walk you through the step-by-step process of establishing and maintaining a queen bank. The guide starts with the basics and walks the reader through each step to create a successful honey bank that includes a queen bee. Because queen bees are so critical in maintaining a bank, beekeepers center their focus on […]