www.sare.org resources what-is-sustainable-agriculture What is Sustainable Agriculture? How do you make a farm or ranch more sustainable? There is no single answer, but SARE’s 8 episode “What is Sustainable Agriculture” animation series highlights some common practices farmers...
www.sare.org resources crop-rotation-on-organic-farms Crop Rotation on Organic Farms This manual provides an in-depth review of the applications of crop rotation-including improving soil quality and health, and managing pests, diseases, and weeds. Consulting with expert organic farmers, the authors...
www.sare.org resources developing-successful-organic-horticulture-farms-practical-training-for-ag-professionals Developing Successful Organic Horticulture Farms: Practical Training for Ag Professionals Power Point presentation series developed by the Southern Sustainable Agriculture Working Group for ag professionals and farmers interesting in elements of organic crop production and managing organic systems. Principles of...
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...
northcentral.sare.org resources biological-control-of-insects-and-mites-an-introduction-to-beneficial-natural-enemies-and-their-use-in-pest-management Biological Control of Insects and Mites: An Introduction to Beneficial Natural Enemies and Their Use in Pest Management Biological control relies on living organisms that must have food and shelter and that interact with the pests, the crop, and the other environmental factors. The pest manager *a farmer,...
www.sare.org resources managing-cover-crops-profitably-3rd-edition Managing Cover Crops Profitably, 3rd Edition Managing Cover Crops Profitably explores how and why cover crops work, and provides all the information needed to build cover crops into any farming operation. Along with detailed management information...
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...
www.sare.org resources caring-for-the-soil-as-a-living-system Caring for the Soil as a Living System In organic and sustainable cropping systems, the soil life is the engine of soil fertility and crop production, as well as the guardian of long-term soil health. In this information...
www.sare.org resources integrated-pest-management-for-varroa-destructor-in-the-northeastern-united-states-using-drone-brood-removal-and-formic-acid Integrated Pest Management for Varroa Destructor in the Northeastern United States using Drone Brood Removal and Formic Acid This bulletin focuses on the management of the parasitic honey bee mite Varroa destructor (V. destructor) in the northeastern U.S. It contains information that will allow a beekeeper to: 1) identify V....
www.sare.org resources manage-insects-on-your-farm Manage Insects on Your Farm While every farming system is unique, the principles of ecological pest management apply universally. Manage Insects on Your Farm highlights ecological strategies that improve your farm’s natural defenses and encourage beneficial insects...
www.sare.org resources the-new-american-farmer-2nd-edition The New American Farmer, 2nd Edition Hailing from small vegetable farms, cattle ranches and grain farms covering thousands of acres, the producers in The New American Farmer, 2nd edition have embraced new sustainable approaches to agriculture....
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...
www.sare.org resources diversifying-cropping-systems Diversifying Cropping Systems Today's crop farmers, with their prices global and their costs local, are ensnared in an ever-tightening profit squeeze. Many of them have begun seeking alternative crops that command higher prices...
www.sare.org resources 2003-high-tunnel-production-manual 2003 High Tunnel Production Manual This season extension manual, covering commercial hoop house and high tunnel production, is available in hard copy for purchase only. Chapter 1 - Introduction Chapter 2 - A Short History...
www.sare.org resources how-to-manage-the-blue-orchard-bee How to Manage the Blue Orchard Bee In recent years, the blue orchard bee (BOB) has become established as an alternative orchard pollinator in North America. With a strong preference for fruit trees, BOBs are highly efficient...
www.sare.org resources steel-in-the-field Steel in the Field Weed control demands time, labor and expense for every farmer every year. Steel in the Field shows how today's implements and techniques can control weeds while reducing—or eliminating—herbicides. In practical language, Steel in...