northcentral.sare.org resources perfecting-the-day-range-pastured-poultry-system Perfecting the Day-Range Pastured-Poultry System Raising poultry on pasture instead of in a barn or other permanent structure is an increasingly popular enterprise for hobby and small farmers across the country. This bulletin features the...
northcentral.sare.org resources poultry-your-way Poultry Your Way Poultry Your Way is for anyone interested in commercially raising, processing, and marketing poultry. It is designed to help you consider alternatives, and to help you make decisions about which...
northcentral.sare.org resources adapting-crop-share-agreements-for-sustainable-and-organic-agriculture Adapting Crop Share Agreements for Sustainable and Organic Agriculture When the farming system deviates from a conventional corn-soybean rotation, the usual division of costs and returns in a 50-50 crop share lease may no longer fairly reflect the inputs...
northcentral.sare.org resources integrated-weed-management-one-years-seeding Integrated Weed Management - One Year's Seeding Weed biology and ecology can help every farmer become a better weed manager. This guide is the result of a series of winter meetings attended by Michigan farmers, MSU Extension...
northcentral.sare.org resources considering-sustainable-agriculture-on-your-rented-land Considering Sustainable Agriculture on Your Rented Land Using sustainable agriculture practices on your rented land can help protect soil and water quality, increase income over the long term, and satisfy personal values for the landowner and/or the...
northeast.sare.org resources on-farm-energy-production-wind On-Farm Energy Production - Wind Is wind energy a viable option for your home or business to lower reliance on the grid supplied electricity? In this module, learn how to gauge your the wind resource...
northeast.sare.org resources on-farm-energy-production-solar On-Farm Energy Production - Solar This solar electricity and solar thermal module provides a basic understanding and how to calculate a simple payback term for the installation of different size systems. Learn about programs that...
northeast.sare.org resources on-farm-energy-production-biofuels On-Farm Energy Production - Biofuels The On Farm Energy Production Curriculum Series topics include: Bioenergy Feedstock Production | Biodiesel and Straight Vegetable Oil | Biogas | Wood and Grass Pellets...
northeast.sare.org resources on-farm-energy-efficiency On-Farm Energy Efficiency This curriculum module covers the fundamentals of energy systems. Basic thermodynamics, heat transfer, energy conversion processes and discussion of energy efficiency and specific applications on farms are addressed. Topics include:...
northeast.sare.org resources on-farm-smart-energy-buying-and-use On-Farm Smart Energy Buying and Use This is part of the Farm Energy IQ Curriculum Series. With the understanding of deregulated energy markets and having an option to buy energy at less expensive times of the...
northeast.sare.org resources reading-the-farm Reading the Farm This guide to Reading the Farm brings together educators and experts who learn to share knowledge and insights in the context of working, real-world farms. How to plan and run...
northeast.sare.org resources horn-farm-and-restaurant Horn Farm and Restaurant Horn and Farm Restaurant is a diversified organic operation in Bedford, Pennsylvania. You will need Adobe Reader 9.0 or higher to view....
northeast.sare.org resources the-owner-built-savonius-rotor The Owner-Built Savonius Rotor Investing in commercially available renewable-energy devices usually requires large capital investments and long payback periods. This farmer has explored a low-cost alternative.Low-tech wind power offers farmers an alternative approach to the problem. The Vertical Axis Wind Turbine...
northeast.sare.org resources wilson-beef-farms Wilson Beef Farms Since 1976, Wilson Beef Farms has evolved from a predominately custom slaughter facility for local farmers to a harvesting operation dedicated solely to Wilson Beef Farms cattle and hogs....
northeast.sare.org resources cooperative-farming Cooperative Farming A cooperative is both a type of business and an attitude, and this guide covers both--the cooperative farm as a shared enterprise for profit and a model for mutual support, not competition. ...
northeast.sare.org resources adapt-n-training-manual Adapt-N Training Manual Adapt-N is an online tool that helps precisely manage nitrogen (N) inputs for grain, silage, and sweet corn production. It can provide automatic daily updates of each field’s N status and recommendations, based on real-time weather...
northeast.sare.org resources organic-parasite-control Organic parasite control Signs of parasites, prevention, National Organic Program standards, and more. You will need Adobe Presenter to view. ...
northeast.sare.org resources so-you-want-to-raise-beef-cattle So you want to raise beef cattle Options to consider, setting goals, and thinking ahead. You will need to view using Adobe Presenter. ...
northeast.sare.org resources soergel-family-farms Soergel Family Farms Soergel Family Farms is near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Beef sales are a recent addition to the farm's products. You will need Adobe Reader 9.0 or higher to view....
northeast.sare.org resources logan-family-farms Logan Family Farms Logan Family Farms is in Irwin, Pennsylvania. Beef marketing is primarily through farmers markets. You will need Adobe Reader 9.0 or higher to view....