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Northeast SARE Announces 2020 Grant Awards
The Northeast SARE Administrative Council has approved 59 projects, totaling $4,766,005, for funding thus far in the 2020 grant funding cycle. These include 31 Farmer Grant projects, 12 Research and Education projects, 10 Research for Novel Approaches projects, and 6 Professional Development projects. The Administrative Council is the governance committee of Northeast SARE (comprised of […]
A Look at Pollinator Projects
Pollinators are essential parts of the ecosystem and are crucial to the success of growers everywhere. There has been an increasing decline in pollinator populations, especially native bees, in the last 20 years with four species seeing a 96% decrease and three others going into extinction, according to the Sierra Club. A few key factors […]
Northeast SARE Announces 2019 Partnership Grant Awards
The Northeast Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) Program is pleased to announce that its Administrative Council recently approved 29 Partnership Grant proposals for funding, totaling $777,274. Funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture, Northeast SARE offers competitive grants and education in sustainable agriculture. Partnership Grants fund projects conducted […]
Northeast SARE Announces 2019 Graduate Student Research Grant Awards
The Northeast Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) Program is pleased to announce that its Administrative Council approved 34 Graduate Student Research Grant proposals for funding, totaling $495,917. Funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture, Northeast SARE offers competitive grants and education in sustainable agriculture. The program's Graduate Student […]
2018 Northeast SARE Annual Report
In Northeast SARE's 2018 Annual Report, we include grant project highlights and list 2018 project awards by state.
Developing a criteria to select colostrum samples of poor quality
Good colostrum management is essential to the health of newborn replacements and life-long profit.
2017 Northeast SARE Annual Report
A look back at the past 30 years of SARE and a look to the future. This edition includes a listing of 2017 project awards by state and includes a snapshot of program results.
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 day, how can you change your habits to take advantage?
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.
On-Farm Energy Production - Biofuels
The On Farm Energy Production Curriculum Series provides basic understanding of feedstock production, biodiesel, biogas, and wood and gas pellets.
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 may be available to subsidize your investment.
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 where you live and calculate the likely annual electricity production.
Oyster Mushroom Cultivation in the Northeast United States
Guide to oyster mushroom production using straw cultivation.
Testing the use of spent brewery grain in three mushroom species
What is the effect of spent brewery grain in the production process of three mushroom species?
Minimizing the risks of Vibrio bacteria in farm-raised oysters grown in intertidal elements of the Delaware Bay
New Jersey’s oyster farms are concentrated on the extensive intertidal sand flats of the lower Delaware Bay where they are exposed twice daily during low tide. Previous studies from the Pacific Northwest indicate that intertidal exposure accelerates the proliferation of Vibrios, increasing the risk to human health.
Reading the Farm
Farm educators often have in-depth knowledge of certain components of agriculture, but have few opportunities to see how these components work together to influence sustainability. Reading the Farm brings together educators and experts who share knowledge in the context of working, real-world farms.
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 how his family operates their 350 member Community Supported Agriculture operation from electricity produced right on site. This webinar is part of the New Generation Energy Webinar Series, partially funded by the Northeast SARE's New York Professional Development Program.
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 and figs. This webinar is part of the New Generation Energy Webinar Series, partially funded by the Northeast SARE's New York Professional Development Program.
Log-Based Shiitake Cultivation
A 57-page guide to producing these gourmet mushrooms.
Consumer attitudes and purchasing decisions
Covers consumer trends and concerns.