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Energy Conservation & Renewable Energy

Solar Energy for Year Round Production

FW05-011, Don Bustos, New Mexico

Type: Western SARE Project Summary

FW05_011

A New Mexico farmer uses a solar-powered root-zone thermal heating system in his greenhouses.

Replacing Imported Energy Feeds

FW06-307, James Currie

Type: Western SARE Project Summary

No-Till Forage Establlishment to Improve Soil and Water Conservation and Reduce Associated Production Risks

SW97-012, Steve Sparrow, Alaska

Type: Western SARE Project Summary

Nitrogen-Fixing Species in Hedgerow Intercropping in the Marianas

SW99-048, Mari Marutani, Guam

Type: Western SARE Project Summary

New Mexico Grower Saved by the Sun

Type: Western SARE From the Field Profile

20.20_28

Don Bustos has used solar energy to cut his winter greenhouse heating bill to almost nothing.

Increasing Crop Water Efficiency in Advanced No-Till Systems

SW02-005, Perry Miller, Montana

Type: Western SARE Project Summary

Increasing Adoption of Sustainable Practices in Central Coast Vineyards

FW03-010, Kris O'Connor, California

Type: Western SARE Project Summary

Conservation Tillage Forage Production in California’s San Joaquin Valley

FW06-308, Jeff Mitchell, California

Type: Western SARE Project Summary

Conservation of Groundwater Resources in the Mojave High Desert Region through Producer Education of Irrigation Management

FW03-318, Grant Poole, California

Type: Western SARE Project Summary

Clean Energy Farming

Cutting Costs, Improving Efficiencies, Harnessing Renewables

Type: Bulletin

Clean Energy

Clean Energy Farming: Cutting Costs, Improving Efficiencies, Harnessing Renewables features innovative SARE-funded research and examples of farmers who are improving energy efficiency while saving money, implementing farming practices that both save energy and protect natural resources, and producing and using renewable fuels.

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2013 Calls for Proposals

Western SARE's 2013 Calls for Proposals have been posted. Please visit our grants page. Hard copies can be requested from the Utah office.

The "Research and Education" or "Chapter 1" Call for pre-Proposals has a new focus and format so please read the Call carefully. A new emphasis is the building of a team of scientists, producers, outreach specialists and others to use interdisciplinary approaches to address issues related to sustaining agriculture.

 

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Strengthening Agriculture’s Infrastructure: Adding Value, Breaking Down Barriers, Increasing Profits

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December 3 – 5, 2012, Portland Oregon

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