northeast.sare.org resources beyond-black-plastic Beyond Black Plastic While the use of black plastic is allowed within organic agriculture, it is inherently unsustainable as it is a petroleum-based product and difficult to recycle. Every acre of land farmed using...
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 control-of-red-headed-flea-beetles-en-espanol Control of Red-Headed Flea Beetles en Español Los adultos son negros con cabezas rojas, ovaladas, que alcanzan una medida de 3.0-6.25 mm con antenas que miden la mitad del tamaño de su cuerpo. Sus patas traseras están...
northeast.sare.org resources control-of-red-headed-flea-beetles Control of Red-Headed Flea Beetles The adults are shiny black with a reddish head, oval, 3.0-6.25 mm long, and have antennae nearly half as long as the body. Their hind legs are enlarged and they are...
northeast.sare.org resources oilseed-production-in-the-northeast Oilseed Production in the Northeast A 48-page booklet on sunflower and canola production in the Northeast. Topics covered include crop establishment, production, pest management, harvesting, and seed processing and storage....
northeast.sare.org resources backpack-sprayers-for-small-scale-farms Backpack Sprayers for Small-Scale Farms Modified backpack sprayers offer simple design, inexpensive pricing, professional nozzle technology, accuracy, and easy, safe filling and cleaning. This makes them an efficient, ideal choice for small, organic, or urban...
northeast.sare.org resources buckwheat-cover-crop-handbook Buckwheat Cover Crop Handbook Buckwheat has been used to suppress weeds on Northeastern farms for 400 years. On modern farms we have different tools, a different market, and different economic constraints; so buckwheat will...
northeast.sare.org resources nofa-handbooks NOFA Handbooks A series of guides originally published by NOFA (Northeast Organic Farming Association) with support from Northeast SARE that covers organic principles and practices. Topics include cover cropping, soil fertility and...
southern.sare.org resources heritage-turkey-manual Heritage Turkey Manual The Heritage Turkey Manual was developed by The Livestock Conservancy on all facets of pasture-based turkey production and turkey breeding. How to Raise Turkeys on Pasture pulls together historic information...