www.sare.org resources rainwater-catchment-from-a-high-tunnel-for-irrigation-use Rainwater Catchment from a High Tunnel for Irrigation Use This Iowa State University Extension video describes how to build a system to catch, store and reuse the rainwater for irrigation in a high tunnel. The cost of installing rain...
www.sare.org resources how-to-graft-greenhouse-tomatoes How to Graft Greenhouse Tomatoes This 20-minute video, produced by the University of Vermont Extension, features farmer Mike Collins taking viewers through each step of the grafting process. Grafting with the rootstock of varieties that...
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...
northcentral.sare.org resources camelina-seed-to-oil-video Camelina: Seed to Oil Video This short documentary follows the story of the Batalden-Smith family, a three generation Minnesota family who grow and locally press organic Camelina Oil. In 2010, the Batalden-Smith family received an...
northeast.sare.org resources backpack-sprayers-for-small-scale-farms Backpack Sprayers for Small-Scale Farms Modified backpack sprayers offer simple design, inexpensive pricing, professional nozzle technology, accuracy, and easy, safe filling and cleaning. This makes them an efficient, ideal choice for small, organic, or urban...
western.sare.org resources a-sunn-hemp-cover-crop-for-soil-health-and-nematode-management A Sunn Hemp Cover Crop for Soil Health and Nematode Management These University of Hawaii fact sheets and virtual field day explain how to use sunn hemp as a cover crop to control weeds, nematodes and other pests, add soil nutrients,...
western.sare.org resources sustainable-agriculture-farming-systems-project Sustainable Agriculture Farming Systems Project https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZgeeCmLwWXU Public concerns regarding pesticide misuse, food safety, water use and contamination, and depletion of non-renewable resources have motivated the reevaluation of some of the practices of conventional agriculture and...
western.sare.org resources mixed-cover-crops Mixed Cover Crops An informational video on the pros and cons of planting mixed cover crops which are often used to replace fallow. Focus is on effects of cover crops on soil quality...
western.sare.org resources planting-flower-strips-for-native-bees Planting Flower Strips for Native Bees Montana State University researchers discuss flower strips of nine native plants that provide habitat for native bees and an additional income source for farmers who can collect and sell the...
western.sare.org resources onion-systems-management-strategies-for-crop-nutrition-weeds-thrips-and-iris-yellow-spot-virus Onion Systems Management Strategies for Crop Nutrition, Weeds, Thrips, and Iris Yellow Spot Virus Seven videos demonstrating project results and showcasing sustainable crop and pest management practices for onions were developed....
western.sare.org resources pineapple-production-in-cmni Pineapple Production in CMNI https://vimeo.com/25337603?embedded=true&source=vimeo_logo&owner=5050422 Farmer Joe Borja showcases his increasing production of pineapple in the Marianas Islands....
western.sare.org resources jstorrowsare-org Anaerobic Soil Disinfestation to Control Soil Borne Pathogens Webinar In the webinar the presenters briefly review the development and use of anaerobic soil disinfestation (ASD) techniques for control of soil borne pathogens in various crops and regions around the...
western.sare.org resources cover-crops-in-dryland-cropping-systems Cover Crops in Dryland Cropping Systems Farmer Steve Barry addresses his work in using cover crops to enhance the sustainability of dryland farming on the Colorado Plateau....
western.sare.org resources california-strawberry-and-research-on-compost-for-strawberry-health California Strawberry and Research on Compost for Strawberry Health California strawberry production is at a pivotal point, struggling with new plant diseases due to the phase-out of the fumigant methyl bromide. This video explores the current issues facing strawberry...
western.sare.org resources integrating-traditional-foods-with-aquaponics-in-the-desert-southwest Integrating Traditional Foods with Aquaponics in the Desert Southwest Aaron Cardona set out to grow tilapia and traditional Mexican greens in a greenhouse using an integrated aquaponics system powered by solar energy in the Chihuahuan Desert of Southeastern Arizona....