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Utah State University Cooperative Extension fact sheetwww.sare.org resources constructing-a-low-cost-high-tunnel

Constructing a Low-Cost High Tunnel

This fact sheet by Utah State University Cooperative Extension includes specs, diagrams, photos and key considerations when constructing a high tunnel.

construction of a high tunnelwww.sare.org resources constructing-a-high-tunnel

Constructing a High Tunnel

This Rutgers University website features detailed information on high tunnel construction and use, including site selection, design, cost, crop rotation and a list of additional resources....

Cover image of Ovines and Vines factsheetwww.sare.org resources trained-sheep-grazing-vineyard-floor

Trained Sheep Grazing Vineyard Floor

According to researchers, training sheep to have a food aversion is a simple process. However, there are important steps to follow to improve the strength of the aversion. This fact...

Cover of a Multifarm CSA Handbook with drawings of vegetables behind a blue windowpanewww.sare.org resources local-harvest

Local Harvest

Local Harvest: A Multifarm CSA Handbook offers straightforward guidance on cooperative marketing, an innovative practice that is helping CSAs stay strong and viable over the long term. This 130-page book details how farmers...

wholesale package resource guidewww.sare.org resources wholesale-packing-resource-guide

Wholesale Packing Resource Guide

This plain language guide from New Entry Sustainable Farming Project is for farmers and ranchers interested in selling to supermarkets, produce distributors, restaurants and institutions. The guide explains packing requirements...

guide on how to begin your small farm dreamwww.sare.org resources how-to-begin-your-small-farm-dream

How to Begin Your Small Farm Dream

This plain language guide from New Entry Sustainable Farming Project is for people who want to start a small farm. It will help you consider the benefits and challenges of owning a...

West virginia University fact sheetwww.sare.org resources design-and-construction-of-a-high-tunnel-in-west-virginia

Design and Construction of a High Tunnel in West Virginia

This fact sheet from West Virginia University Extension describes details of high tunnel design and construction, with specific considerations for West Virginia.

www.sare.org resources video-basic-goat-hoof-care

Video: Basic Goat Hoof Care

A video, Basic Goat Hoof Care, developed by Kentucky State University on the basics of goat hoof care.   Want more information? See the SARE related grants (ES04-075), "Regional Goat...

Farm Stay U.S. websitewww.sare.org resources farm-stay-u-s-website

Farm Stay U.S. Website

Oregon farmer Scottie Jones led the creation of Farm Stay U.S., a website dedicated to linking consumers with farms and ranches around the country that offer accommodations. Farm stays—overnight lodging...

www.sare.org resources greenhouse-energy-conservation-strategies-and-alternative-fuels

Greenhouse Energy Conservation Strategies and Alternative Fuels

Includes curriculum materials, extension bulletins, resource lists, and a greenhouse energy model that were developed with the intention that educators can use the materials in full or part to deliver...

guide to applying for the Conservation Stewardship Programwww.sare.org resources applying-for-the-conservation-stewardship-program-csp

Applying for the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP)

This plain language guide from New Entry Sustainable Farming Project provides information to farmers who are interested in applying for the USDA-NRCS Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP), which pays farmers to...

People standing outside of farmers market tents with the sign "Farmers Tailgate Market"southern.sare.org resources good-agricultural-practices

Good Agricultural Practices

Developing a food safety plan requires knowledge of farming practices and best management practices training. This guide is one resource producers can use in developing a food safety plan. Created...

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Farmers Market Managers Training Manual

Recent growth in the number of farmers market startups across New York State and the rest of the country has community and economic benefit, but new markets experience only a...

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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...

gray biogas containers insidewww.sare.org resources small-scale-biogas-technology

Small-Scale Biogas Technology

Biogas technology can be used on small farms to turn on-farm organic wastes (manure, on-farm food processing) into a clean, renewable source of energy for on-farm applications. The small-scale biogas...

www.sare.org resources good-agricultural-practices

Good Agricultural Practices

Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) certification is a way for growers to let buyers know that they follow appropriate food safety practices on their farms. These fact sheets from North Carolina...

Guide to designing a small red meat plantwww.sare.org resources guide-to-designing-a-small-red-meat-plant

Guide to Designing a Small Red Meat Plant

Meat plants can vary widely in use and design. How you build a plant depends on the types of processes you intend to have as part of your plant (e.g....

www.sare.org resources developing-successful-organic-horticulture-farms-practical-training-for-ag-professionals

Developing Successful Organic Horticulture Farms: Practical Training for Ag Professionals

Power Point presentation series developed by the Southern Sustainable Agriculture Working Group for ag professionals and farmers interesting in elements of organic crop production and managing organic systems. Principles of...

Cover of Biodiesel Safety article from Penn state featuring steel machineswww.sare.org resources biodiesel-safety-and-best-management-practices-for-small-scale-noncommercial-use-and-production

Biodiesel Safety and Best Management Practices for Small-Scale Noncommercial Use and Production

The objective of this Penn State publication, Biodiesel Safety and Best Management Practices for Small-Scale Noncommercial Use and Production, is to review some of the accepted practices associated with small-scale biodiesel...

Goats feeding on forageswww.sare.org resources video-body-condition-scoring-of-goats

Video: Body Condition Scoring of Goats

Body condition scoring (BCS) is a simple, fast method of assessing the overall condition, or the thinness or fatness, of goats. It provides an indication of available fat reserves that...

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