Farmer-driven innovations in agriculture that improve profitability, stewardship and quality of life.
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Sustaining the Human Spirit in Farm Country
About SARE
The Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) program is a decentralized competitive grants and education program operating in every state and island protectorate. SARE is divided into four different regions that operate as separate entities and run grant programs for their states.
To learn about grant opportunities, visit your regional site.
We felt that was the best way to share our harvest and fulfill our responsibility to each other.
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SARE recognized early on how important it was to support us at such an early stage.
To learn about grant opportunities, visit your regional site.
We believe that sustainable agriculture bridges the gap between livestock management and wildlife conservation. We are trying to get people to reconnect to the land through food, while also caring for the land that nourishes us.
To learn about grant opportunities, visit your regional site.
Producers in the team are already applying the approach at larger scales in their operations.
FARMER-FOCUSED RESEARCH AND EDUCATION
Since 1988, SARE's competitive grants program has supported farmers, ranchers, researchers and educators who are improving the sustainability of U.S. agriculture.
$360
million
in funding since 1988
8,162 projects
funded since 1988
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Building Soils for Better Crops
SARE’s newest book, the fourth edition of Building Soils for Better Crops, provides rich detail on ecologically sound practices for developing and maintaining healthy soils. It is a must-read for farmers, educators and students alike. Now available for free online or for purchase in print.
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SARE Bulletin: Transitioning to Organic Production
SARE Bulletin: Scaling Up Your Vegetable Farm for Wholesale Markets
