ATTRA is the national sustainable agriculture information center operated by the National Center for Appropriate
Technology under a grant from the Rural Business-Cooperative Service, U.
S.
Department of Agriculture.
These
organizations do not recommend or endorse products, companies, or individuals.
ATTRA is located in the
Ozark...
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ATTRA is the national sustainable agriculture information center operated by the National Center for Appropriate Technology under a grant from the Rural Business-Cooperative Service, U. S. Department of Agriculture. These organizations do not recommend or endorse products, companies, or individuals. ATTRA is located in the Ozark Mountains at the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville (P. O. Box 3657, Fayetteville, AR 72702). ATTRA staff members prefer to receive requests for information about sustainable agriculture via the toll-free number 800-346-9140. APPROPRIATE TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER FOR RURAL AREAS www. attra. ncat. org By Lance E. Gegner NCAT Agriculture Specialist December 2001 LIVESTOCK PRODUCTION GUIDE BISON PRODUCTION Interest in raising bison as alternative livestock has increased dramatically in recent years. Bison meat has nutritional advantages for the health-conscious consumer. Research (1) has established that bison meat contains 25–30% more protein than beef bec
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Introduction
A
llowing poultry access to the outdoors
provides challenges not encountered
in indoor production.
The roof and
walls of a confinement house protect both
the equipment and the chickens.
With the
chickens and equipment outdoors, there will
be new problems from weather, predators,
interaction with other livestock, and...
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Introduction A llowing poultry access to the outdoors provides challenges not encountered in indoor production. The roof and walls of a confinement house protect both the equipment and the chickens. With the chickens and equipment outdoors, there will be new problems from weather, predators, interaction with other livestock, and sheer distance. The equipment for an indoor flock doesn’t need to be strong enough for goats to jump on, for example. Working on a small scale also calls for different management decisions than modern large-scale operation. You probably won’t be adding a pair of diesel backup generators or drilling new wells just for your pastured chickens, though this is common enough in conventional broiler farms. Some of the equipment used by the big boys is great for small-scale operations, and some isn’t. This publication helps you figure out which is which. Each issue (water, feed, fencing, roosts, and nest boxes) has a variety of solutions. Sometimes equally good s
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Montana Farmers Market Electronic Benefits Transfer Manual
How to Accept
SNAP Benefits
at Your
Farmers Market
Farmers Market
EBTProgram
EatFresh-Healthy- Local
This manual was written collaboratively by the Alternative Energy Resources Organization,
the Community Food and Agriculture Coalition, and the National Center for Appropriate...
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Montana Farmers Market Electronic Benefits Transfer Manual How to Accept SNAP Benefits at Your Farmers Market Farmers Market EBTProgram EatFresh-Healthy- Local This manual was written collaboratively by the Alternative Energy Resources Organization, the Community Food and Agriculture Coalition, and the National Center for Appropriate Technology. The Farmers Market EBT Pilot Project was made possible through a grant from the Montana Department of Health and Human Services. For more information or to receive a copy of this manual contact Tammy Hinman, NCAT agriculture specialist, at (406) 494-4572 or tammyh@ncat. org
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IS A PROJECT OF THEIS A PROJECT OF THEIS A PROJECT OF THEIS A PROJECT OF THE NNNNATIONALATIONALATIONALATIONAL CCCCENTER FORENTER FORENTER FORENTER FOR AAAAPPROPRIATEPPROPRIATEPPROPRIATEPPROPRIATE TTTTECHNOLOGYECHNOLOGYECHNOLOGYECHNOLOGY
By Steve Diver and Guy Ames
NCAT Agriculture Specialists
Revised November 2000
The pecan, Carya...
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IS A PROJECT OF THEIS A PROJECT OF THEIS A PROJECT OF THEIS A PROJECT OF THE NNNNATIONALATIONALATIONALATIONAL CCCCENTER FORENTER FORENTER FORENTER FOR AAAAPPROPRIATEPPROPRIATEPPROPRIATEPPROPRIATE TTTTECHNOLOGYECHNOLOGYECHNOLOGYECHNOLOGY By Steve Diver and Guy Ames NCAT Agriculture Specialists Revised November 2000 The pecan, Carya illinoinensis, is the most important commercial nut crop in the eastern United States. Pecan culture, like most tree cropping systems, is inherently more sustainable relative to other forms of agriculture. Cultivation of the soil, which increases the risk of erosion, is rarely necessary in a bearing orchard. In a few sections of the U. S. , pesticide use is minimal or unnecessary. Where insects and diseases are prevalent, some of the most complete and sophisticated IPM (Integrated Pest Management) programs have evolved to meet the challenge. Pecans also provide us with the oldest and largest example of agroforestry in North America—the grazing of livesto
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ATTRA is the national sustainable agriculture information service operated by the National
Center for Appropriate Technology, through a grant from the Rural Business-Cooperative Service,
U.
S.
Department of Agriculture.
These organizations do not recommend or endorse products,
companies, or individuals.
NCAT has offices in...
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ATTRA is the national sustainable agriculture information service operated by the National Center for Appropriate Technology, through a grant from the Rural Business-Cooperative Service, U. S. Department of Agriculture. These organizations do not recommend or endorse products, companies, or individuals. NCAT has offices in Fayetteville,Arkansas (P. O. Box 3657, Fayetteville, AR 72702), Butte, Montana, and Davis, California. ���� www. attra. ncat. org ATTRA 1-800-346-9140 The National Sustainable Agriculture Information Service By Lance Gegner NCAT Agriculture Specialist November 2004 ©2004 NCAT CURRENT TOPIC EDIBLE FLOWERS Abstract: Edible flowers can be part of a diversification strategy for market gardeners, especially organic growers. This publication discusses some of the basic production and marketing concerns for edible flowers and offers some cautions on non-edible or toxic flowers. Also included are sources of additional information on edible flowers, in print and on the Inter
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A Publication of ATTRA - National Sustainable Agriculture Information Service • 1-800-346-9140 • www.
attra.
ncat.
org
ATTRA—National Sustainable
Agriculture Information Service
is managed by the National Center for Appropriate Technology
(NCAT) and is funded under a
grant from the United States
Department of Agriculture’s...
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A Publication of ATTRA - National Sustainable Agriculture Information Service • 1-800-346-9140 • www. attra. ncat. org ATTRA—National Sustainable Agriculture Information Service is managed by the National Center for Appropriate Technology (NCAT) and is funded under a grant from the United States Department of Agriculture’s Rural Business-Cooperative Service. Visit the NCAT Web site (www. ncat. org/sarc_current. php) for more information on our sustainable agriculture projects. ATTRA Contents By Janet Bachmann NCAT Agriculture Specialist © 2008 NCAT Photo by Edwin Remsberg, USDA/CSREES. T he best approach to planning for a continuous harvest is to keep good production records from previous growing seasons and to compare notes with other local growers. You also can find information in seed catalogs and Extension bulletins. You need to know, or be able to estimate: appropriate planting dates number of days to harvest length of harvest from first to last pickings These factors are aff
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By George Kuepper, NCAT Agriculture Specialist and
Lisa Cone, Waterfall Hollow Farm, Berryville, AR
May 2003
ORGANIC FIELD CROPS
DOCUMENTATION FORMS
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In order to become certified organic,...
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By George Kuepper, NCAT Agriculture Specialist and Lisa Cone, Waterfall Hollow Farm, Berryville, AR May 2003 ORGANIC FIELD CROPS DOCUMENTATION FORMS TTTTTHEHEHEHEHE PPPPPURPOSEURPOSEURPOSEURPOSEURPOSE ANDANDANDANDAND UUUUUSESESESESE OFOFOFOFOF TTTTTHESEHESEHESEHESEHESE FFFFFORMSORMSORMSORMSORMS In order to become certified organic, producers must demonstrate to an accredited certifier that their farm operation complies with National Organic Program regulations. This is accomplished initially by completing an Organic System Plan (OSP)normally part of the application for certification. The OSP illustrates to the certifier how the producer plans to comply with the regulations by detailing practices, monitoring procedures, and the different inputs that will be used. The Organic System Plan is backed up by on-site inspection to ensure that the producer is, in fact, farming in the manner outlined in his or her OSP. It is the inspectors responsibility to look for documentation and indic
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ATTRA is the national sustainable agriculture information service, operated by the National Center
for Appropriate Technology through a grant from the Rural Business-Cooperative Service, U.
S.
Department of Agriculture.
These organizations do not recommend or endorse products, companies,
or individuals.
NCAT has offices in...
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ATTRA is the national sustainable agriculture information service, operated by the National Center for Appropriate Technology through a grant from the Rural Business-Cooperative Service, U. S. Department of Agriculture. These organizations do not recommend or endorse products, companies, or individuals. NCAT has offices in Fayetteville, Arkansas (P. O. Box 3657, Fayetteville, AR 72702), Butte, Montana, and Davis, California. By George Kuepper NCAT Agriculture Specialist March 2003 DOWNY MILDEW CONTROL IN CUCURBITS Downy mildew, caused by the fungal organism Pseudoperonospora cubensis, is most destructive to cucumber and cantaloupe, though all cucurbits are susceptible. Symptoms first appear as pale green areas on the upper leaf surfaces. These change to yellow angular spots. A fine white-tograyish downy growth soon appears on the lower leaf surface. Infected leaves generally die but may remain erect while the edges of the leaf blades curl inward. Usually, the leaves near the
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ATTRAATTRAATTRAATTRA // Integrated Pest Management for Greenhouse Crops// Integrated Pest Management for Greenhouse Crops// Integrated Pest Management for Greenhouse Crops// Integrated Pest Management for Greenhouse Crops PagePagePagePage 1111
By Lane Greer and Steve Diver
NCAT Agricultural Specialists
Abstract: This publication covers...
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ATTRAATTRAATTRAATTRA // Integrated Pest Management for Greenhouse Crops// Integrated Pest Management for Greenhouse Crops// Integrated Pest Management for Greenhouse Crops// Integrated Pest Management for Greenhouse Crops PagePagePagePage 1111 By Lane Greer and Steve Diver NCAT Agricultural Specialists Abstract: This publication covers IPM for greenhouse crops, both vegetable and ornamental. Monitoring, sanitation, biological controls, biorational pesticides, insect growth regulators, and disease control methods are discussed. Tables include information on the newest biorational pesticides and biological control organisms. General Greenhouse IPM Insects and diseases are a major challenge to greenhouse production. IPM is an important tool in the management of these pests. The primary goal of IPM is to optimize pest control in an economically and ecologically sound way. IPM involves the integration of cultural, physical, biological, and chemical practices to grow crops with minimal
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is a project of the National Center for Appropriate Technologyis a project of the National Center for Appropriate Technologyis a project of the National Center for Appropriate Technologyis a project of the National Center for Appropriate Technology
ATTRA s ORGANIC MATTERS SERIES
CONSIDERATIONS IN
ORGANIC HOG PRODUCTION
By Lance Gegner,...
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is a project of the National Center for Appropriate Technologyis a project of the National Center for Appropriate Technologyis a project of the National Center for Appropriate Technologyis a project of the National Center for Appropriate Technology ATTRA s ORGANIC MATTERS SERIES CONSIDERATIONS IN ORGANIC HOG PRODUCTION By Lance Gegner, NCAT Agriculture Specialist, July 2001 Contents: Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Sustainable Organic Agriculture. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 The Animal Welfare Issue. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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