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northcentral.sare.org news ncr-sares-2025-heroes-jack-erisman-and-edgar-hicks NCR-SARE's 2025 Heroes: Jack Erisman and Edgar Hicks
Jack Erisman and Edgar Hicks have been named the 2025 Heroes.
www.sare.org news new-sare-video-using-data-to-drive-decision-making New SARE Video: Use Data to Drive Decision Making
For Handy Kennedy of HKJ Ranch in Cobbtown, Ga., sound data management was key to generational succession on his 200-head cattle operation.
www.sare.org news new-video-create-a-business-plan-and-grow-intentionally New Video: Create a Business Plan and Grow Intentionally
Gretl Schlatter emphasizes the importance of calculated growth and smart technology adoption to provide her operation with the resilience it needs to remain competitive as the industry evolves.
www.sare.org news advancing-walnut-syrup-production-for-increased-profitability-and-farm-income-diversification Advancing Walnut Syrup Production for Increased Profitability and Farm Income Diversification
Researchers advance black walnut tapping for commercial syrup production, diversifying the industry and furthering niche market opportunities.
www.sare.org news new-video-find-success-through-mentorship New Video: Find Success Through Mentorship
After his father’s death, Warren Miller returned to the Palouse region of Washington state to assume the role of fifth generation steward of the family’s 1,200 acre wheat, barley and canola farm. “My biggest challenge was I didn’t really have a mentor or someone I could go to and hit with questions,” Miller says.
www.sare.org news food-loss-waste-program-event-planner-workshop-coordinator-call-for-applications Food Loss & Waste Program Event Planner/Workshop Coordinator Call for Applications
Southern SARE is seeking an event planner workshop coordinator to assist in the planning, coordination, and execution of workshops in ten states.
www.sare.org news can-cover-crops-improve-wine-grape-production-resilience Can Cover Crops Improve Wine Grape Production Resilience?
Cover crops may stabilize production systems under varying weather conditions while having a limited impact on yields.
www.sare.org news new-video-building-customer-relationships-at-brandon-family-farm New Video: Building Customer Relationships at Brandon Family Farm
When it comes to growing sales, building relationships matters as much as what you grow.
www.sare.org news farmer-led-research-identifies-plants-with-the-power-to-attract-pollinators Farmer-Led Research Identifies Plants With the Power to Attract Pollinators
Hardy plants that attract pollinators may be one practical method of boosting pollination and protecting yields.
www.sare.org news new-video-plan-for-stressful-times New Video: Plan for Stressful Times
Starting or taking over a family farming operation is an inherently stressful enterprise. And failing to plan for the impact stress can have on mental health poses real risk for any small business. At Flat Rock Dairy in Paulding, Ohio, dairy farmer Gretl Schlatter and Ohio State University Extension educator Sarah Noggle are working to […]
www.sare.org news farmer-friendly-sare-grant-finds-poultry-production-efficiencies-and-processing-barriers-in-hawaii Farmer-Friendly SARE Grant Finds Poultry Production Efficiencies and Processing Barriers In Hawaii
Dependent on imports for more than 80% of their food, Hawaii’s people are perpetually at risk of supply chain interruptions due to natural disasters or other disruptions. Improving the capacity of local food production is one way farmers can generate income opportunities while reducing the remote islands’ risky reliance on imports. Nicole Correa of O‘ahu’s […]
www.sare.org news sare-seeks-ideas-to-improve-sustainable-agriculture-outreach SARE Seeks Outreach Products to Advance Sustainable Agriculture
SARE Outreach is seeking recommendations for information products or outreach initiatives that extend research-based sustainable innovations to improve the sustainability of American agriculture.
www.sare.org news producer-driven-research-finds-wood-chip-mulch-conserves-moisture-and-improves-production-efficiency Producer-Driven Research Finds Wood Chip Mulch Conserves Moisture and Improves Production Efficiency
In Virginia, using chipped wood for mulch can help manage weeds while increasing yield and cutting irrigation costs.
www.sare.org news adapting-to-overgrazed-land-and-drought-on-joe-kipps-ranch-in-the-blackfeet-indian-reservation-of-montana Adapting to Overgrazed Land and Drought on Joe Kipp’s Ranch in the Blackfeet Indian Reservation of Montana
On ancestral Blackfeet land in northern Montana, Joe and Kathy Kipp are breathing new life into overgrazed prairies.
www.sare.org news new-sare-bulletin-the-basics-of-farm-business-planning New SARE Bulletin: The Basics of Farm Business Planning
New and beginning farmers face a wide range of barriers when launching or growing their operations, from uncertain markets and extreme weather to land access and financing challenges. A clear, practical business plan can make all the difference. SARE Outreach’s newest bulletin, The Basics of Farm Business Planning, offers a framework to help farmers clarify […]
www.sare.org news adapting-to-extreme-rains-and-drought-at-a-frame-farm-in-madison-minnesota Adapting to Extreme Rains and Drought at A-Frame Farm in Madison, Minnesota
At A-Frame Farm, resilience begins below the surface. In a new episode of America’s Heartland, produced in partnership with SARE, farmer Luke Peterson shares how his family is adapting to increasingly erratic weather through regenerative practices that focus on restoring the soil. Located on 500 acres in Madison, Minn., A-Frame Farm produces organic grains and […]
www.sare.org news adapting-to-flooding-and-drought-on-hurricane-flats-farm-in-south-royalton-vermont Adapting to Flooding and Drought on Hurricane Flats Farm in South Royalton, Vermont
On the banks of the White River, Hurricane Flats Farm is finding new ways to thrive in the face of increasingly unpredictable weather. In a new episode of America’s Heartland, produced in partnership with SARE, farmers Ashley Loehr and Antoine Guerlain share how they’re navigating both severe drought and catastrophic flooding on their 37-acre certified […]
www.sare.org news pennsylvania-producers-drive-research-to-expand-switchgrass-markets Pennsylvania Producers Drive Research to Expand Switchgrass Markets
In Pennsylvania, switchgrass has emerged as a promising new crop for family farms. This perennial grass thrives on rocky, untillable land, requires minimal maintenance and reduces soil erosion. But a key challenge to expanding production has been the lack of stable markets and cost-effective methods of processing switchgrass for high-value applications like poultry bedding. In […]
Adapting to Generational Challenges on Western Family Farms in Waterloo, Iowa
For the Western family, farming is more than a livelihood—it’s a legacy of perseverance, stewardship, and deep-rooted pride. As one of Iowa’s pioneering Black farm families, the Westerns are featured in a new episode of America’s Heartland, produced in partnership with SARE, for their commitment to sustainable agriculture and generational resilience. Brothers Todd, Christopher, and […]
www.sare.org news new-survey-of-farm-advisors-shows-growing-interest-in-cover-crops New Survey of Farm Advisors Shows Growing Interest in Cover Crops
CTIC, SARE and ASTA release the 2025 National Cover Crop Survey, which focuses on consultants and other trusted advisors. More than 650 farm advisors from across the United States participated in a survey on cover crops, shining light on how—and how frequently—they advise growers on cover crops. A report on the survey was released today […]