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southern.sare.org news intercropping-cowpea-with-vegetables-can-increase-yields Intercropping Cowpea with Vegetables Can Increase Yields
GREENSBORO, North Carolina- Intercropping cowpea with vegetable crops can increase yields up to 50% according to a new report from the Southern Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education program. Cowpea is a nitrogen-fixing legume originally domesticated in Africa. Known for its black-eyed peas that are common in southern cooking, it has a high tolerance for sandy, […]
www.sare.org news new-sare-bulletin-highlights-best-practices-for-adult-learning New SARE Bulletin Highlights Best Practices for Adult Learning
Studies show that farmers learn best through in-person, face-to-face educational programs. But learning opportunities often miss the mark due to content choice, disorganization or lack of understanding of participants' learning styles. Educators that use best adult learning practices have a greater effect on participants’ learning and retention, and empower farmers to make sustainable changes to […]
southern.sare.org news 2022-professional-development-program-grant-applications-now-being-accepted 2022 Professional Development Program Grant Applications 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 sustainable-agriculture-leadership-program-supports-historically-underserved-farmers-and-ranchers Sustainable Agriculture Leadership Program Supports Historically Underserved Farmers and Ranchers
This program seeks to champion the leadership contributions of those who serve historically underserved audiences within the Southern region. Participants receive sponsorship support to conduct education or training activities about sustainable agriculture.
southern.sare.org news new-research-sheds-light-on-the-potential-of-carbon-farming-in-texas New Research Sheds Light on the Potential of Carbon Farming in Texas
Beginning in 2017, the Southern Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education program funded a grant project to study these questions and assembled a Texas-based team of university researchers, soil scientists, farmers, ranchers and specialists from the USDA.
southern.sare.org news southern-sare-seeking-nominations-for-sustainable-agriculture-leadership-program Southern SARE Seeking Nominations for Sustainable Agriculture Leadership Program
GRIFFIN, Georgia – The Southern Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education program is seeking nominations for its Sustainable Agriculture Leadership Program for summer 2021. The application deadline is June 1, 2021. The Sustainable Agriculture Leadership Program, launched last year, recognizes the community leadership contributions of historically underserved farmers and ranchers and the community groups and NGOs […]
northeast.sare.org news northeast-sare-now-accepting-preproposals-for-2022-projects Northeast SARE Now Accepting Preproposals for 2022 Projects
The Northeast Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) program is seeking preproposals for three grant programs: Research and Education, Professional Development and Research for Novel Approaches. Grants are aimed at improving sustainable agriculture and local food systems throughout the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic. Preproposals, which capture the preliminary project concept, are required for each grant program […]
southern.sare.org news ssare-offering-free-webinar-on-sustainable-ag-grant-opportunities-for-ag-researchers SSARE Offering Free Webinar on Sustainable Agriculture Grant Opportunities for Agriculture Researchers
GRIFFIN, Georgia – The Southern Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SSARE) program will be offering a free webinar this summer discussing its On-Farm Research Grants program. “Building Relationships Between Researchers and Farmers in Sustainable Ag” is designed for ag professionals in the Southern region interested in partnering with farmers/ranchers on sustainable agriculture research. On-Farm Research […]
southern.sare.org news 2021-james-harrison-hill-sr-young-scholar-enhancement-grants 2021 James Harrison Hill, Sr. Young Scholar Enhancement Grants
A select group of high school and undergraduate college students are helping further sustainable agriculture through a Southern Sustainable Agriculture Research & Education grant program. The James Harrison Hill, Sr. Young Scholar Enhancement Grant Program is an extension of SSARE’s Research & Education Grants program, which allows researchers conducting SSARE-funded projects to partner with high […]
northeast.sare.org news annual-report-looks-back-at-2020-and-looks-up-to-the-future Annual Report Looks Back at 2020 and Looks Up to the Future
Northeast SARE has published its annual report for 2020. The report includes a piece from director Vern Grubinger called, "Looking up – for Sustainability". It highlights funded projects representing each of Northeast SARE's six competitive grant programs, and lists the 111 projects awarded in 2020.