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www.sare.org resources what-is-sustainable-agriculture

What is Sustainable Agriculture?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iloAQmroRK0&list=PLWlltQ6Oy0zpgxVhd2vZqTDvVXpPhSVd0 Episode 1 of our video series What is Sustainable Agriculture? takes a look at the whole farm approach to sustainability and illustrates how cover crops, conservation tillage, ecological pest...

northeast.sare.org resources canola-production-for-on-farm-energy

Canola Production for On-Farm Energy

The following production guides, cost calculator and research reports are on canola production, including weed management. They were developed as part of a multi-year research project by University of Vermont...

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northeast.sare.org resources sunflower-production-for-on-farm-energy

Sunflower Production for On-Farm Energy

The following production guides, cost calculator and research reports are on sunflower production, including weed management. They were developed as part of a multi-year research project by University of Vermont...

www.sare.org resources northeast-farm-energy-iq

Northeast Farm Energy IQ

Farm Energy IQ offers free information to help farmers enhance operational sustainability in the context of the farm economy and ecosystem. Each topic area includes a module overview, Train the...

www.sare.org resources sustainable-production-and-use-of-on-farm-energy

Sustainable Production and Use of On-Farm Energy

High and fluctuating energy costs have caused economic challenges for many of the country’s farmers and ranchers. For this reason, more producers are seeking alternative energy sources to improve their...

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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...

www.sare.org resources high-tunnels-and-other-season-extension-techniques

High Tunnels and Other Season Extension Techniques

The content on this page is available as a topic brief (PDF download), High Tunnels and other Season Extension Techniques. Use the Order button on this page to order free hard...

northeast.sare.org resources dreaming-of-local-lemons-solar-energy-virtual-tour

Dreaming of Local Lemons: Solar Energy Virtual Tour

Summit Naturals Organic Farm has a high tunnel and greenhouse, whose active solar heating systems allow them to grow greens throughout the winter and tropical fruits such as oranges, lemons, pineapples...

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northeast.sare.org resources powering-your-farm-off-the-grid

Powering Your Farm Off-the-Grid

Is it possible to operate a farm off-the-grid, and what are the challenges and opportunities? Raymond Luhrman will take you on a virtual tour of Fox Creek Farm and describe...

www.sare.org resources the-sustainability-of-biofuel-fact-sheet-series

The Sustainability of Biofuel Fact Sheet Series

The following peer-reviewed fact sheets are available on eXtension.org: Biodiesel and the Food vs. Fuel Debate Biodiversity and Biofuel Production Biofuels and Greenhouse Gas Reductions Biomass Feedstocks and Energy Independence...

www.sare.org resources que-es-la-agricultura-sustentable

¿Qué es la Agricultura Sustentable?

Qué puede haver para que su finca o rancho sea más sustentable? No hay una respuesta simple, pero la serie de animación de 8 episodios de SARE "Qué es la...

www.sare.org resources building-sustainable-farms-ranches-and-communities

Building Sustainable Farms, Ranches and Communities

This guide lists funding opportunities offered by federal programs, and is indispensable for anyone seeking government help to foster their innovative enterprise in forestry and agriculture. Specifically, it addresses program...

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northeast.sare.org resources thirsty-livestock-use-sun-or-wind-to-power-a-remote-watering-system

Thirsty Livestock? Use Sun or Wind to Power a Remote Watering System

Are you getting tired of hauling water to livestock in remote pastures? Jonathan Barter will show us the renewable energy powered watering system on his 210 acre livestock farm. This...

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...

A wind rotor contraption near a pond, with big black metal sheets within a wood frame

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...

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www.sare.org resources developing-an-energy-efficient-solar-heated-greenhouse-in-maryland

Developing an Energy Efficient, Solar-Heated Greenhouse in Maryland

The lack of year-round availability of locally grown food and food processing infrastructure are the greatest barriers to increasing the consumption of local food in western Maryland. If an economical,...

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