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 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...
www.sare.org resources high-tunnel-growing-is-it-right-for-me High Tunnel Growing: Is it Right for Me? This 17-page project report provides information and data to help farmers evaluate whether high-tunnel growing is right for season extension and potential increased profit. The guide includes farmer profiles, a...
northeast.sare.org resources testing-the-use-of-spent-brewery-grain-in-three-mushroom-species Testing the use of spent brewery grain in three mushroom species A poster summarizing the results of a Farmer Grant that looked at substituting spent brewer’s grain in the production of three gourmet mushroom species. ...
northeast.sare.org resources on-farm-production-of-biomass-grass-pellets On-Farm Production of Biomass Grass Pellets Farm-based production of grass pellets for energy is an interesting new opportunity for farmers in the Northeast. This case study analyzes the operation at Wood Crest Farm in Wapwallopen, Pennsylvania, where...
northeast.sare.org resources cluster-thinning-effects-on-crop-yield-and-quality-of-cabernet-sauvignon-and-cabernet-franc-grown-in-the-eastern-us Cluster thinning effects on crop yield and quality of Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc grown in the Eastern US Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc are important grape varieties that can produce excellent wine grapes and wine in the East, but optimal yields through cluster thinning have not been established. In this...
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 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....
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 highpoint-farm Highpoint Farm Highpoint Farm is a CSA in Trumansburg, New York. You will need Adobe Reader 9.0 or higher to view....
northeast.sare.org resources hedgeapple-farm Hedgeapple Farm Hedgeapple Farm sells grass-fed Black Angus beef in Buckeystown, Maryland. You will need Adobe 9.0 or higher to view....
northeast.sare.org resources the-baltimore-farm-alliance The Baltimore Farm Alliance While Baltimore has significant vacant land, limited access to fresh food, and high unemployment, it also has strong neighborhoods and a burgeoning food movement. The idea for a network grew out of existing collaborations....
northeast.sare.org resources assessing-the-economic-impacts-of-regional-food-hubs-the-case-of-regional-access Assessing the Economic Impacts of Regional Food Hubs: the Case of Regional Access In the past five years, there has been a proliferation in the number and recognition of ‘food hubs’ across the United States, as well as a substantial increase in foundation...
www.sare.org resources guide-to-financing-community-supported-farms Guide to Financing Community Supported Farms Since it is not always easy to obtain loans from traditional financing sources, farmers are exploring alternative funding opportunities to meet their needs. Unconventional financial arrangements, which are new to...
www.sare.org resources walk-in-coolers-for-winter-storage Walk-In Coolers for Winter Storage Community Involved in Sustaining Agriculture (CISA) checked in with some experts—farmers and engineers—to develop resources for farmers interested in on-farm winter storage options, available for free download here. Each resource...
northcentral.sare.org resources effects-of-supplemental-molybdenum-on-animal-performance Effects of Supplemental Molybdenum on Animal Performance NCR-SARE Research and Education grantee, Patricia Johnson, published, "Effects of supplemental Mo on animal performance, liver Cu (copper) concentrations, ruminal hydrogen sulfide concentrations, and the appearance of S (sulfur) and...