northcentral.sare.org resources forest-farming-in-missouri-an-overview-of-the-production-of-non-timber-forest-products Forest Farming in Missouri An Overview of the Production of Non-Timber Forest Products Although much has been written on the subject of forest farming in the context of Appalachia, few resources exist on this practice in other regions of the U.S. This book...
northcentral.sare.org resources diy-roller-crimper South Dakota Innovators Build Affordable DIY Roller-Crimper Ryan Schmid and Mike Bredeson know that sustainable farming often hinges on practical, affordable tools. That’s why they led a recent project to address the high cost of roller-crimpers. Roller-crimpers...
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...
northcentral.sare.org resources video-series-highlights-how-different-field-practices-impact-moisture-and-temperature Video Series Highlights How Different Field Practices Impact Moisture and Temperature The adoption of cover crops offers significant benefits. Yet, many farmers remain hesitant due to concerns about spring planting delays, particularly in regions like Ohio, where weather trends have made...
www.sare.org resources national-cover-crop-survey-reports National Cover Crop Survey Reports From increasing yield to improving soil health, find out why farmers use cover crops. Since 2012, SARE, CTIC and other partner organizations have periodically conducted a national survey of farmers...
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...
northcentral.sare.org resources blooms-for-mason-bees Blooms for Mason Bees With support from SARE, the Osmia Bee Company in Ohio is designing a seed mix to support springtime pollinators — particularly mason bees. They developed a guide with the intention...
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...
northcentral.sare.org resources pollinator-friendly-cover-cropping-for-vegetable-producers-in-the-upper-midwest Pollinator-Friendly Cover Cropping for Vegetable Producers in the Upper Midwest Growers are increasingly interested in adding cover crops to rotations to improve soil health, break disease cycles, and provide ecosystem services. In addition to these benefits, cover crops present an...
northcentral.sare.org resources the-fruit-and-nut-compass The Fruit and Nut Compass Since perennial fruit and nut crops can take several years to mature and yield, producers planning a farm featuring fruit and nut crops can benefit from careful planning. The new...