www.sare.org publications transitioning-to-organic-production transitioning-livestock-field-crop-and-horticulture-systems-to-organic Transitioning Livestock, Field Crop and Horticulture Systems to Organic Developing a farming system that ties together principles of sustainability and productivity is complex. Organic farmers must consider how the various components of their system—rotations, pest and weed management, and soil health—will maintain productivity and profitability. If you’re already using some of the practices discussed in previous sections, you’ve already started thinking about your farm […] Related Results:Transitioning to Organic ProductionMaking the Transition to Organic Cropping SystemsBusiness PlanningOrganizations and Resources for Transitioning FarmersSee all (5) results from: Transitioning to Organic Production
www.sare.org publications building-soils-for-better-crops ch-9-managing-for-high-quality-soils-and-focusing-on-organic-matter-management Ch 9. Managing for High-Quality Soils and Focusing on Organic Matter Management Because organic matter is lost from the soil through decay, washing and leaching, and because large amounts are required every year for crop production, the necessity of maintaining the active organic-matter content of the soil, to say nothing of the desirability of increasing it on many depleted soils, is a difficult problem. —A.F. Gustafson, 1941 […] Related Results:Building Soils for Better CropsCh 1. Healthy SoilsCh 24. Putting It All TogetherCh 18. Nutrient ManagementSee all (9) results from: Building Soils for Better Crops, 4th edition
www.sare.org publications manage-weeds-on-your-farm cultural-weed-management Ch 3. Cultural Weed Management Many Little Hammers Wise management of weeds in an organic cropping system involves integration of many separate management tactics. Which tactics you use will depend on the weed species present, the crop, the time of year the crop is planted, the type of equipment you have available, other crops in the rotation, and other site- […] Related Results:Manage Weeds On Your FarmCh 5. Farm ProfilesCharacteristics of Weeds That Affect Their Management
southern.sare.org resources innovations-in-large-scale-trap-cropping-for-reducing-insect-pests Innovations in Large-Scale Trap Cropping for Reducing Insect Pests Innovations in Trap Cropping.pdf 7.23 MB Introduction Integrated Pest Management or IPM is an ecological and multi-faceted pest reduction system aimed at providing economic, environmental and health benefits to society. Trap cropping is a unique pest prevention system that uses insect behavior to deter pest feeding. Trap crops work well for migratory insects that show […]
www.sare.org publications building-a-sustainable-business strategic-planning Strategic Planning and Evaluation - What Routes Can You Take to Get Where You Want to Go? Strategy is defined as a “careful plan or method for achieving an end.” That’s your challenge in this Planning Task. You’ve envisioned your future, based on your goals and values, so you know what you want the “end” to look like. Now you need to take the time to carefully think through the steps you […]
www.sare.org publications managing-cover-crops-profitably building-soil-fertility Building Soil Fertility and Tilth with Cover Crops by Marianne Sarrantonio Soil is an incredibly complex substance. It has physical and chemical properties that allow it to sustain living organisms—not just plant roots and earthworms, but hundreds of thousands of different insects, wormlike creatures and microorganisms. When these organisms are in balance, your soil cycles nutrients efficiently, stores water and drains the excess, […] Related Results:Managing Cover Crops Profitably, 3rd EditionManaging Cover Crops in Conservation Tillage SystemsAppendix F - Citations BibliographyCrop Rotation with Cover CropsSee all (25) results from: Managing Cover Crops Profitably, 3rd edition
southern.sare.org resources grazing-cover-crops-in-cropland Grazing Cover Crops in Cropland Grazing Cover Crops in Cropland.pdf 1.04 MB Cover crops are an important component of conservation agricultural systems in the Southeastern U.S. For some producers with extensive experience using cover crops, grazing can be a ‘next step’ in obtaining additional economic value while achieving environmental stewardship. This workshop covered the fundamentals of forage value of annual […]
www.sare.org publications farming-with-soil-life our-living-soil Our Living Soil Typically, if soil gets much attention from the general public, it is simply for how well (or poorly) plants grow in it. Soil science—an incredibly rich, complex and multifaceted academic discipline—has long recognized that Earth’s soils are a dynamic interaction of physical, chemical and biological properties. Yet most of us rarely give any thought to […] Related Results:Farming with Soil LifeFarming Practices that Support Soil HealthNRCS Conservation Practices That Can Be Used to Support Soil OrganismsFarming Practices That Can Put Soil Health at RiskSee all (9) results from: Farming with Soil Life
www.sare.org publications conservation-tillage-systems-in-the-southeast references-10 References Chapter 1: Introduction to Conservation Tillage Systems Chapter 2: Conservation Tillage Systems: History, the Future and Benefits Chapter 3: Benefits of Increasing Soil Organic Matter Chapter 4 The Calendar: Management Tasks by Season Chapter 5: Cover Crop Management Chapter 6: In-Row Subsoiling to Disrupt Soil Compaction Chapter 7: Cash Crop Selection and Rotation Chapter 8: […] Related Results:Conservation Tillage Systems in the SoutheastGlossarySidebar: Reduced Tillage with Cover Crops in Organic ProductionCommon Crops Grown in the SoutheastSee all (8) results from: Conservation Tillage Systems in the Southeast
www.sare.org resources cover-crops Cover Crops for Sustainable Crop Rotations A condensed version of this page is available as a four-page PDF, Cover Crops for Sustainable Crop Rotations, or use the Order in Print button on this page to order free hard copies. Also available in Spanish and Chinese. What is a Cover Crop? Cover crops should be viewed as a long-term investment in improved […]