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In this issue of Field Notes, explore innovative farmer-led projects across the region—from mobile electric fencing for poultry to growing truffles in Indiana. Learn about high tunnel lettuce trials, geothermal heating, DIY roller crimpers, heirloom corn with cover crops, and new insights from the latest cover crop survey. Plus, meet the newest members of the SARE Administrative Council and discover what beekeeping looks like in northern climates.
Featured stories from this Issue of Field Notes
- HenPen Sliding Fence Guide for Pasture Poulty
- Beekeeping in Northern Climates Manual and Workbook
- DIY Roller Crimper Plans
- Winter High Tunnel Salad Mix Varieties Tested
- New Survey of Farm Advisors Shows Growing Interest in Cover Crops
- Video: Intercropping English Walnut and Peaches with Forage for Sheep with Abby Johnson
- Video: Growing Indigenous (Heirloom) Corn using Reduced Tillage and Cover Crops Systems with Lea Zeise
- Video: Enhancing Geothermal Heating and Cooling in High Tunnels with Eric Jellum
- Video: Establishing a Sustainable Truffle Orchard with Mimi Kokoska
- NCR-SARE Hero: Edgar Hicks
- NCR-SARE Hero: Jack Erisman
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