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western.sare.org news experimenting-with-kernza Experimenting with Kernza
While some growers and researchers are experimenting with drought-adapted varieties of existing crops, others are testing more substantial shifts in agricultural practices. One of those shifts is from annual grain crops that have to be replanted every year to perennial grains that produce a crop year after year without replanting. In eastern Wyoming, a Western […]
western.sare.org news switching-to-winter-crops-might-help-farmers-cope-with-warming-world Switching to Winter Crops Might Help Farmers Cope with Warming World
For people who grow food and cultivate the land, climate change isn’t something experienced though charts, graphs and predictions of foreboding futures. For growers, the threat of a warming world is immediate and increasing. “Climate change is playing out on farms like mine every day, every season and in every extreme weather event,” said Caitlin […]
western.sare.org news reducing-weeds-by-80-using-solarization Reducing Weeds by 80% Using Solarization
La Buena Tierra farmer Maria de los Angeles Carrillo (Angeles) is delighted that her interest in researching a non-chemical pest management practice has reduced her weeds by 80%. Coquillo (nutgrass) was the exception and even that stubborn grass has been reduced greatly and grows weaker roots. Lab tests also demonstrated reduced Verticillium wilt in the […]
Administrative Council Seeking Applications
The Administrative Council of the Western Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education program (Western SARE) is seeking applicants for qualified individuals for three positions representing either 1) non-government organizations, 2) agri-business, and 3) farmer/rancher on the Western SARE Administrative Council (AC). Learn More and Apply
www.sare.org news changing-lives-through-better-communication Changing Lives Through Better Communication
After a particularly stressful first year of farming on his own, organic vegetable farmer Marc Cavatorta was seeking support from other farmers. He found it when he attended a reflective retreat held not far from his farm in Palermo, Maine. “The retreat offered a chance to be with other farmers who were willing to talk […]
northcentral.sare.org news ncr-sare-now-hiring-associate-director NCR-SARE Now Hiring: Associate Director
NCR-SARE is hiring a full-time Associate Director.
southern.sare.org news southern-sare-accepting-nominations-for-2024-sustainable-agriculture-leadership-program Southern SARE Accepting Nominations for 2024 Sustainable Agriculture Leadership Program
GRIFFIN, Georgia -- The Southern Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SSARE) program is accepting nominations for the 2024 Sustainable Agriculture Leadership Program. Application deadline is Jan. 8, 2024. Mentor farmers/ranchers, community groups, non-profits and non-governmental organizations strive to create ag community resiliency and vitality in the face of a myriad of agricultural challenges, from lack […]
northcentral.sare.org news ncr-sare-seeking-review-committee-members NCR-SARE Seeking Review Committee Members
NCR-SARE is seeking members for our grant review committees. Apply today.
northcentral.sare.org news ncr-sare-now-hiring-farmer-rancher-grant-coordinator NCR-SARE Now Hiring: Farmer Rancher Grant Coordinator
NCR-SARE is hiring a full-time Farmer Rancher Grant Program Coordinator.
New SARE Video: Ecological Weed Management at the Martens Farm
Farmers nationwide are tackling the challenge of using ecological principles to manage weeds using fewer herbicides. Understanding the biology of weeds is key to helping producers adopt innovative strategies that achieve strong yields while adapting to changing consumer preferences. Three new videos from SARE illustrate how Klaas and Mary-Howell Martens manage weeds without chemicals on […]