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southern.sare.org news mentoring-the-next-generation-of-scientists Mentoring the Next Generation of Scientists
MIAMI, Florida – The future of sustainable agriculture is in the hands of the next generation of scientists, and one Florida high school student had the opportunity to work side-by-side with Florida International University (FIU) researchers in finding solutions to our most challenging agricultural problems. Sri Madabhushi, who graduated from Pembroke Pines Charter High School […]
southern.sare.org news exploring-algal-blooms-as-biofertilizer-in-vegetable-production Exploring Algal Blooms as Biofertilizer in Vegetable Production
MIAMI, Florida – Algal blooms, which can grow excessively on lakes and other slow-flowing bodies of water, are an environmental, ecological, economic, and social problem. But Florida International University (FIU) researchers are seeking to reverse those issues by using the microscopic organisms as biofertilizer in agricultural crops. Agroecologist Krish Jayachandran and Earth and Environment post […]
northcentral.sare.org news ncr-sares-2024-call-for-farmer-rancher-grant-proposals NCR-SARE's 2024 Call for Farmer Rancher Grant Proposals
The 2024 Farmer Rancher Call for Proposals is now available. Proposals are due December 7, 2023 at 4pm Central.
northcentral.sare.org news ncr-sares-2024-call-for-youth-educator-grant-proposals NCR-SARE's 2024 Call for Youth Educator Grant Proposals
The 2024 Youth Educator Call for Proposals is now available.
Proposals are due November 9, 2023 at 4pm Central.
northcentral.sare.org news ncr-sares-call-for-2024-partnership-grant-program-proposals NCR-SARE's Call for 2024 Partnership Grant Program Proposals
NCR-SARE's 2024 Partnership Grant Program Call for Proposals is now available online. Proposals are due October 19, 2023 at 4pm Central.
www.sare.org news new-sare-bulletin-what-is-sustainable-agriculture New SARE Bulletin: What is Sustainable Agriculture?
SARE’s newly revised What is Sustainable Agriculture? publication provides a primer to practices that can help farmers and ranchers improve the sustainability of any complex, integrated production and marketing system.
northcentral.sare.org news ncr-sare-announces-2024-call-for-research-and-education-grant-preproposals NCR-SARE's 2024 Call for Research and Education Grant Preproposals
NCR-SARE's 2024 Research and Education Grant Call for Preproposals is now available. Preproposals are due by October 5, 4pm Central.
southern.sare.org news professional-development-program-grants-now-being-accepted-3 Professional Development Program Grants Now Being Accepted
GRIFFIN, Georgia – The Call for Pre-proposals for the Southern SARE Professional Development Program (PDP) Grant is now open. The Professional Development Program is a “train the trainer” program, providing funding to agricultural professionals to train Cooperative Extension agents, USDA field personnel, and other ag professionals and educators in areas of sustainable agriculture production practices. […]
southern.sare.org news zeroing-in-on-nutritional-needs-to-more-effectively-manage-citrus-greening Zeroing in on Nutritional Needs to More Effectively Manage Citrus Greening
FORT PIERCE, Florida – Maintaining optimum tree health has become the top management strategy for Florida citrus growers in combating citrus greening, and University of Florida researchers are working to hone in on a tree’s nutrient needs for more timely and targeted fertilizer applications. Lorenzo Rossi, a plant root biologist with University of Florida Indian […]
New SARE Video: Ecological Weed Management at Terra Preta Farm
Understanding the biology of weeds is key to managing these troublesome pests using ecological principles. Cultural practices such as crop rotations and cover crops paired with smart cultivation have helped many farmers successfully manage weeds while reducing or eliminating herbicide use. In three new videos from SARE, Shakera and Juan Raygoza share their experience controlling […]