SARE 2002 Highlights
Introduction
Consumers across the nation are beginning to seek food produced using
more environmentally sound methods. That trend offers a wide range of
profitable opportunities for farmers and ranchers. The 2002 annual report
of USDA's Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) program
features 12 projects from across the country that explore sustainable
farming systems. more
PROJECTS
Crop/Livestock Systems
Well-Managed Rotation of Cotton, Cattle and Grass
Renews Profits
Smart Sales
Wheat Farmers Create, Package Unique Snack to Add
Value to Commodity
Strawberry Growers Extend Traditional Harvest
to Gain Market Edge
Cattle Producers Convert Environmental Commitment
to Price Premium
Pest Management
Growers Take on Pear Pests with New Orchard Mowing
Regimes
Peanut Farmers Reduce Insecticides in Dynamic Research
Group
Organic Production
"Natural' Pork from Sows in Deep Straw Captures Guaranteed
Price
'Zea-later!'
Organic Corn Treatment Spells End to Wormy Ears
Local Marketing
Hunt for Ambassadors: Demonstrations Showcase
Area Foods, Farms
Sales from Growers to Public Food Outlets Bring
Goodwill, Fresh Tastes
Continuing Education
Youth Gardeners Aid Horticultural Research,
Learn New Skills
Spud Producers Pick up Cost-Cutting Production Methods
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