western.sare.org resources adapting-cut-flower-production-for-utahs-climate-and-soils Adapting Cut Flower Production for Utah’s Climate and Soils Sustainable Agriculture Fact Sheet July 2020 State: Utah Commodity: Cut Flowers Need: Science-based fertilizer and production recommendations for a new and growing industry Summary: Growing cut flowers as...
western.sare.org resources farmer-and-rancher-research Farmer and Rancher Research in the West Making changes on the farm or ranch involves taking risks. One or two years spent experimenting can lead to a financial hit too difficult to recover from. That’s where Western SARE’s...
western.sare.org resources supporting-agriculture-in-the-pacific-islands Supporting Agriculture in the Pacific Islands Stories, photos, links to videos, and more from 2019 when 27 Western SARE members traveled to 9 Pacific islands, meeting with and providing training to 200+ farmers, ag professionals, officials,...
western.sare.org resources selected-plants-of-navajo-rangelands Selected Plants of Navajo Rangelands This book can help agricultural professionals, ranchers, and others on the Navajo Nation to identify typical range plants and maximize rangeland ecology, productivity, and sustainability. Use the Index to find...
northcentral.sare.org resources sustainable-agriculture-resources-and-programs-for-k-12-youth Sustainable Agriculture Resources and Programs for K-12 Youth This 26-page guide to sustainable agriculture-oriented educational opportunities for schoolchildren features more than 75 programs and curricula nationwide. Updated in 2022, the guide includes direct links, program contact information, and...
www.sare.org resources cover-crop-economics Cover Crop Economics Farmers around the country are planting cover crops on millions of acres to protect and improve the soil, and the more that farmers use cover crops, the more they value...
www.sare.org resources what-is-soil-health What is Soil Health? Why is soil health so important? More and more, producers are understanding that healthy soils are more productive and lead to healthier crops. Dig into this interactive infographic to learn...
western.sare.org resources business-management-capacity-for-american-indian-agricultural-businesses Business Management Capacity for American Indian Agricultural Businesses A curriculum on money and business management targeted for Native American participants. The overall objective of the business management curriculum is to help prospective entrepreneurs develop their ideas, find markets...
western.sare.org resources citizen-science-guide-to-wild-bees Citizen Science Guide to Wild Bees This guide acts as an introductory document for those who would like to understand wild bee biodiversity and contribute to conservation through monitoring in western Washington....
www.sare.org resources our-farms-our-future-podcast Our Farms, Our Future Podcast Series The Our Farms, Our Future podcast series brings together the sustainable agriculture community for thought-provoking conversations about the state of agriculture, how we got here, and where we're headed. With...
www.sare.org resources how-sare-supports-farmer-driven-sustainability Investing in the Future of Agriculture: How SARE Supports Farmer-Driven Sustainability "One of the precepts of sustainability is that farmers learn from other farmers. Growers are the ones that can tweak and understand a practice and say, 'This really works this...
www.sare.org resources improving-the-management-of-rangeland-ecosystems The Power of Data: Improving the Management of Rangeland Ecosystems Farmers and ranchers have always been respected for their unique knowledge of the land they work. Now, University of California Davis researchers are partnering with land managers to mine that...
www.sare.org resources 10-ways-cover-crops-enhance-soil-health 10 Ways Cover Crops Enhance Soil Health Soil health is a hot topic these days, one that is justifiably receiving considerable attention from farmers and their farm advisors. Whereas in the past, soil testing and evaluation focused...
www.sare.org resources cultivating-climate-resilience-on-farms-and-ranches Cultivating Climate Resilience on Farms and Ranches Cultivating Climate Resilience on Farms and Ranches outlines the new challenges that changing weather patterns pose in agriculture throughout the United States, and what you can do to make your...
northcentral.sare.org resources in-row-mechanical-weed-control-options-for-farmers-large-and-small In-Row Mechanical Weed Control Options for Farmers Large and Small Managing and controlling weeds can be a challenge and a frustration for farmers, no matter the farm size or crop. Michigan State University's Daniel Brainard, knows that weed management represents...
www.sare.org resources farmers-guide-to-business-structures Farmers' Guide to Business Structures Establishing and maintaining the right business structure for your farm operation lays the foundation for a stable, resilient farm business. Forming a business structure can help manage risk by protecting...
www.sare.org resources special-topics-with-cover-crops-and-soil-health Special Topics with Cover Crops and Soil Health Session recordings on this page include: Organic and Specialty Crops Grazing Cover Crops Soil Health Policy Issues Organic and Specialty Crops Weed control in organic soybeans is notoriously difficult. Clean...
www.sare.org resources economic-and-environmental-aspects-of-cover-crops Economic and Environmental Aspects of Cover Crops Session recordings on this page include: Economics of Cover Crops Business Opportunities with Cover Crops and Soil Health Environmental Impacts of Cover Crop Systems Economics of Cover Crops Speakers will...
western.sare.org resources how-well-does-biodegradable-plastic-mulch-degrade-in-compost-and-soil How Well Does Biodegradable Plastic Mulch Degrade in Compost and Soil? Biodegradable plastic mulches are now commercially available, and they are designed so that they can be tilled directly into the soil to degrade. Their adoption could alleviate the disposal problem...
western.sare.org resources bioearth-webinar-series BioEarth Webinar Series A series of four free webinars with Washington State University researchers affiliated with the BioEarth research initiative sharing findings related to climate change impacts on Northwest U.S. water resources, nutrient cycling,...