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| How to Conduct Research on Your Farm or Ranch
USDA. Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education.
Learn how to conduct research at the farm level using these tips for crop and livestock producers, resources lists and real-life examples. |
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| National Programs: Integrated Farming Systems
USDA. Agricultural Research Service.
"This Agricultural Research Service (ARS) national program, Integrated Agricultural Systems (IAS), is designed to facilitate the synthesis, evaluation, and transfer of information to all types of agricultural operations using a 'systems approach.'" |
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| Long Term Research on Agricultural Systems (LTRAS)
University of California - Davis. College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences.
The University of California's Long Term Research on Agricultural Systems project evaluates the "the sustainability and environmental impact of conventional and alternative agriculture." |
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| Long Term Field Experiments in Organic Farming
International Society of Organic Agriculture Research.
Presents the results of twelve experiments about the "characteristics of Organic Agriculture regarding key parameters of soil fertility, crop yield and quality." |
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| Whole Farm Case Studies: A How-To Guide
Oregon State University. Cooperative Extension Service.
Defines whole farm case studies, details how to design and conduct studies, and presents the pros and cons of this research approach. |
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| Guidelines for On-farm Research
Ohio State University. Cooperative Extension Service.
Step-by-step guidelines are presented to help farmers conduct on-farm research that produces accurate results and answers their questions about agricultural production and management. |
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| On-Farm Research Guidebook (PDF|473 KB)
University of Illinois. College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences. Department of Agricultural Economics.
Explains fundamental research principles. Provides guidelines to assist farmers conduct participatory on-farm research when transitioning to sustainable agricultural practices. |
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