western.sare.org resources moooooving-forward-together Moooooving Forward Together This case study is a total of 39 graphically designed pages and includes an overview of beef to school in Montana; school, processor, and producer needs; an infographic of the...
western.sare.org resources understanding-cost-of-production Understanding Cost of Production Determining on-farm costs of production is a significant task. Diggin' Roots Farm was able to develop the systems and infrastructure to facilitate data collection and integrate this work into everyday...
northeast.sare.org resources on-farm-energy-production-biofuels On-Farm Energy Production - Biofuels The On Farm Energy Production Curriculum Series topics include: Bioenergy Feedstock Production | Biodiesel and Straight Vegetable Oil | Biogas | Wood and Grass Pellets...
northeast.sare.org resources on-farm-energy-efficiency On-Farm Energy Efficiency This curriculum module covers the fundamentals of energy systems. Basic thermodynamics, heat transfer, energy conversion processes and discussion of energy efficiency and specific applications on farms are addressed. Topics include:...
northeast.sare.org resources on-farm-smart-energy-buying-and-use On-Farm Smart Energy Buying and Use This is part of the Farm Energy IQ Curriculum Series. With the understanding of deregulated energy markets and having an option to buy energy at less expensive times of the...
northeast.sare.org resources on-farm-energy-production-wind On-Farm Energy Production - Wind Is wind energy a viable option for your home or business to lower reliance on the grid supplied electricity? In this module, learn how to gauge your the wind resource...
northeast.sare.org resources on-farm-energy-production-solar On-Farm Energy Production - Solar This solar electricity and solar thermal module provides a basic understanding and how to calculate a simple payback term for the installation of different size systems. Learn about programs that...
www.sare.org resources high-tunnel-growing-is-it-right-for-me High Tunnel Growing: Is it Right for Me? This 17-page project report provides information and data to help farmers evaluate whether high-tunnel growing is right for season extension and potential increased profit. The guide includes farmer profiles, a...
northeast.sare.org resources wilson-beef-farms Wilson Beef Farms Since 1976, Wilson Beef Farms has evolved from a predominately custom slaughter facility for local farmers to a harvesting operation dedicated solely to Wilson Beef Farms cattle and hogs....
northeast.sare.org resources soergel-family-farms Soergel Family Farms Soergel Family Farms is near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Beef sales are a recent addition to the farm's products. You will need Adobe Reader 9.0 or higher to view....
northeast.sare.org resources logan-family-farms Logan Family Farms Logan Family Farms is in Irwin, Pennsylvania. Beef marketing is primarily through farmers markets. You will need Adobe Reader 9.0 or higher to view....
northeast.sare.org resources horn-farm-and-restaurant Horn Farm and Restaurant Horn and Farm Restaurant is a diversified organic operation in Bedford, Pennsylvania. You will need Adobe Reader 9.0 or higher to view....
northeast.sare.org resources highpoint-farm Highpoint Farm Highpoint Farm is a CSA in Trumansburg, New York. You will need Adobe Reader 9.0 or higher to view....
northeast.sare.org resources hedgeapple-farm Hedgeapple Farm Hedgeapple Farm sells grass-fed Black Angus beef in Buckeystown, Maryland. You will need Adobe 9.0 or higher to view....
northeast.sare.org resources assessing-the-economic-impacts-of-regional-food-hubs-the-case-of-regional-access Assessing the Economic Impacts of Regional Food Hubs: the Case of Regional Access In the past five years, there has been a proliferation in the number and recognition of ‘food hubs’ across the United States, as well as a substantial increase in foundation...
northcentral.sare.org resources effects-of-supplemental-molybdenum-on-animal-performance Effects of Supplemental Molybdenum on Animal Performance NCR-SARE Research and Education grantee, Patricia Johnson, published, "Effects of supplemental Mo on animal performance, liver Cu (copper) concentrations, ruminal hydrogen sulfide concentrations, and the appearance of S (sulfur) and...
www.sare.org resources video-series-efficient-and-safe-food-handling-processes Video Series: Efficient and Safe Food Handling Processes These videos include simple, low-cost techniques that help farms reduce labor needs and expenses during harvest, wash and pack. The videos were produced through a 2010 SARE grant that reviewed...
www.sare.org resources guide-to-starting-a-locally-scaled-local-foods-based-cooperative Guide to Starting a Locally-Scaled, Local-Foods Based Cooperative The Mohawk Harvest Cooperative Market was profitable just after its first year and has seen on average 5 percent growth per month since it opened in 2009. Guide to Starting...
www.sare.org resources local-harvest Local Harvest Local Harvest: A Multifarm CSA Handbook offers straightforward guidance on cooperative marketing, an innovative practice that is helping CSAs stay strong and viable over the long term. This 130-page book details how farmers...
www.sare.org resources high-tunnels High Tunnels Table of contents Case Studies-----------------------------2 High Tunnels and Marketing--------23 Site Considerations--------------------26 Selecting Your Structure-----------28 Construction Tips---------------------40 Environmental Management--------47 Soil and Crop Management---------54 Pest Management--------------------60 The manual was written by Ted...