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northeast.sare.org news learn-about-the-2024-northeast-sare-farmer-grant-projects Learn about the 2024 Northeast SARE Farmer Grant Projects
Thirty-two projects taking place in the Northeast region will receive a total $779,758 in funding through the 2024 Northeast SARE Farmer Grant program. SARE's Project Database is publicly accessible, which means you can follow along with these sustainable agriculture projects taking place in your community.
southern.sare.org news ag-professionals-receiving-training-on-accessible-beekeeping-through-sare-grant Ag Professionals Receiving Training on Accessible Beekeeping through SARE Grant
Front Royal, VIRGINIA Justin Ruger, a beekeeper and founder of Accessible Beekeeping was granted a $75,589 Southern SARE Professional Development Program Grant to provide the historically underserved community of people with disabilities the knowledge and skills to participate in apiculture to increase their quality of life and independence. He uses YouTube videos and trains organizations at multiple universities and state extensions. Justin lost his […]
www.sare.org news farmers-and-ranchers-report-research-impacts Farmers and Ranchers Report Research Impacts
“This project provided a 'first look' at how legume cover crops might function in our crop rotations," says Texas A&M AgriLife Extension agronomist Reagan Nolan, discussing his search for cover crop mixes that can help meet the challenges of farming in western Texas. Nolan wanted to explore whether legume cover crops could be incorporated into […]
western.sare.org news rediscovering-dry-farming Rediscovering Dry Farming
Climate change poses a serious challenge to Western farmers. How do you grow crops profitably when rainfall and drought are becoming so unpredictable and extreme? For many producers, dry farming may offer a way forward. Instead of relying on surface irrigation throughout the summer, dry farmers are finding ways to capture water from winter rains […]
northcentral.sare.org news ncr-sare-welcomes-new-associate-director NCR-SARE Welcomes New Associate Director
NCR-SARE is pleased to announce Betsy Wieland's appointment as the new Associate Director.
Western SARE Funds Over $7.7 million in 2024
Western SARE’s Administrative Council has approved $7,765,941 for 82 projects throughout our region. Projects under seven different programs were funded: “Unlike the larger USDA grants programs, Western SARE provides support for small to moderate sized family farms and ag marketing enterprises, says Regional Coordinator Clayton Marlow. “ A quick glance at the 2025 funded projects […]
New Podcast Episode: "Chestnuts in Southeastern Ohio: A Cooperative Small Farm Effort"
Dive into the world of chestnut production in this episode of ATTRA’s Voices from the Field podcast. NCAT Sustainable Agriculture Specialist Tyler Jenkins talks with Michelle Ajamian, a network developer for the Appalachian Stable Foods Collaborative. Ajamian, based in southeastern Ohio, advocates for small-scale farming and discusses the challenges and triumphs of cultivating a chestnut […]
southern.sare.org news sare-supporting-strategies-to-curb-food-loss-and-reduce-food-waste-with-grant-opportunity SARE Supporting Strategies to Curb Food Loss and Reduce Food Waste with Grant Opportunity
GRIFFIN, Georgia -- The USDA recognizes the impacts of food loss and food waste on food security and the environment. USDA, in concert with agency partners, is working toward the goal of reducing food loss and food waste by 50 percent by 2030. In the latest effort in reduction activities, Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education […]
www.sare.org news sare-fellows-program-now-accepting-applications SARE Fellows Program Now Accepting Applications
SARE Fellows is a unique professional development opportunity for agricultural professionals working with farmers and ranchers. Apply now.
southern.sare.org news in-revitalizing-the-chestnut-industry-a-north-carolina-farmer-is-chasing-the-perfect-nut In Revitalizing the Chestnut Industry, a North Carolina Farmer is Chasing the Perfect Nut
BURNSVILLE, North Carolina – Ron Fritz has a vision to restore the grandeur of the American chestnut tree in Western North Carolina. The retired food scientist turned farmer sets his gaze on the forested hillsides of the Blue Ridge Mountains outside his small chestnut orchard and recounts the stories told of American chestnut trees that […]