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-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 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...
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...
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 minimizing-the-risks-of-vibrio-bacteria-in-farm-raised-oysters-grown-in-intertidal-elements-of-the-delaware-bay 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. The project manager conducted a...
northeast.sare.org resources reading-the-farm Reading the Farm This guide to Reading the Farm brings together educators and experts who learn to share knowledge and insights in the context of working, real-world farms. How to plan and run...
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 selection-for-meat-quality Selection for meat quality Planning for a specific market, choosing replacement heifers, genetics, crossbreeding, and more. You will need Adobe Presenter to view....
northeast.sare.org resources working-with-the-processor Working with the processor Information for the processor, planning to harvest, USDA facilities, packaging, and more. You will need Adobe Presenter to view....
northeast.sare.org resources so-you-want-to-raise-beef-cattle So you want to raise beef cattle Options to consider, setting goals, and thinking ahead. You will need to view using Adobe Presenter. ...
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 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 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 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 niche-poultry-enterprises-in-new-england Niche Poultry Enterprises in New England Broiler enterprises have started making a comeback in the region in recent years, but they tend to look very different from the standard broiler operations you’d find in Maryland or Georgia. Scale is the...
northeast.sare.org resources understanding-beef-labels Understanding beef labels Labeling basics, labeling requirements, applying for labels, labeling examples, and more.You will need Adobe Presneter to view....
northeast.sare.org resources sires-for-grass-fed-beef-production Sires for grass-fed beef production Criteria for genetic selection, the importance of grass quality, breeds, benchmarks, and more. You will need Adobe Presenter to view....
northeast.sare.org resources quality-grade Quality grade Marbling, maturity, nutrition, and the distribution of quality grading in the U.S. You will need Adobe Presenter to view....
northeast.sare.org resources pricing-the-beef-carcass Pricing the beef carcass Smart pricing, hidden costs, keeping up with changes in the market, and more. You will need Adobe Presenter to view....