northcentral.sare.org news ncrsare-frg-webinar NCR-SARE Farmer Rancher Grant Writing Webinar
NCR-SARE hosted a Farmer Rancher Grant Program grant webinar on Wednesday, October 6th. A recording is available.
western.sare.org news creating-community-partnerships-to-improve-oregon-pest-management Creating Community Partnerships to Improve Oregon Pest Management
A few recent IPM extension projects in Oregon didn’t begin the way so many extension efforts do. They didn’t start with a workshop. They didn’t start with a field day. They didn’t start with teaching or any sort of telling. They started with a question. “We’d ask, ‘If Oregon State University was doing all the […]
northcentral.sare.org news ncr-sares-2021-graduate-student-awards NCR-SARE's 2021 Graduate Student Awards
24 projects were awarded a total of more than $347,000 through the 2021 Graduate Student Grant Program.
northcentral.sare.org news new-issue-of-field-notes-newsletter New Issue of Field Notes Newsletter
In the current issue of Field Notes, see how a Wisconsin organic apple orchard tackled Canada thistle, an Ohio beekeeper’s ergonomic hive alternative, an Indiana grower’s improved method for washing salad greens, a Kansas farmer’s no-till heirloom blue corn variety experiment, a new resource about adult learning styles, and more!
www.sare.org news sare-welcomes-new-associate-director-dr-kristy-borrelli SARE Welcomes New Associate Director Dr. Kristy Borrelli
The Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program (SARE) is pleased to announce that Dr. Kristy Borrelli has been hired to serve as its new associate director.
western.sare.org news getting-the-diagnosis-right-guam-workshop-focuses-on-foliar-fungal-diseases Getting the Diagnosis Right: Guam Workshop Focuses on Foliar Fungal Diseases
In farming, as in medicine, an accurate diagnosis is critical. For a doctor to prescribe the correct treatment, they need to know the specific disease causing a patient’s symptoms. The same is true for growers. When they see disease symptoms in a field, they need to know the underlying cause in order to correctly treat […]
northeast.sare.org news dozens-of-students-receive-northeast-sare-grants-to-conduct-sustainable-agriculture-research Graduate students receive Northeast SARE grants to conduct sustainable agriculture research
Twenty-eight students from around the Northeast were recently awarded grants by Northeast SARE to conduct sustainable agriculture research. Graduate students at any accredited Northeast university, college or veterinary school were invited to submit proposals to Northeast SARE's Graduate Student Research Grant Program. The program funds graduate student research focused on sustainable agriculture using either or […]
northeast.sare.org news farmers-invited-to-apply-for-sustainable-ag-grants Farmers Invited to Apply for Sustainable Ag Grants
The Northeast Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) Program is inviting farmers and growers to submit proposals to its Farmer Grant Program. Proposals are due online by 5 p.m. on Nov. 16 for projects starting next spring. Funded projects, which are capped at $30,000, will be announced in late February 2022. The call for proposals, […]
southern.sare.org news southern-sare-producer-grant-calls-for-proposals-released-2 Southern SARE Producer Grant Calls for Proposals Released
GRIFFIN, Georgia – The Call for Proposals for the 2022 Producer Grant Program, intended for farmers/ranchers and farmer/rancher organizations throughout the Southern region, is now available from the Southern Sustainable Agriculture Research & Education (SSARE) program. Proposal submission deadline is November 12, 2021 at 12 p.m. (NOON) EST. Announcement of funded proposals will take place […]
www.sare.org news sare-video-dives-into-the-economics-of-sustainable-ag SARE Video Dives into the Economics of Sustainable Agriculture
While most agricultural profit models focus on maximizing yields in the short term, sustainable strategies prioritize profitable returns over the long term. SARE’s "The Economics of Sustainable Agriculture" animation describes how practices such as crop rotation and reduced tillage can improve an operation's bottom line sustainably. The newest episode in SARE’s “What is Sustainable Agriculture?” series provides […]
southern.sare.org news southern-sare-funds-research-for-graduate-students-across-the-southeast Southern SARE Funds Research for Graduate Students Across the Southeast
GRIFFIN, Georgia – The Southern Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education program (SSARE) has announced the funded projects for the 2021 Graduate Student Grants Program. The SSARE Administrative Council selected 19 projects which received $302,661 in funding. The Graduate Student Grant program is one of the few funding opportunities open to master’s and PhD students researching […]
southern.sare.org news alabama-farmer-helping-to-diversify-states-aquaculture-production-with-crawfish Alabama Farmer Helping to Diversify State’s Aquaculture Production with Crawfish
BOLIGEE, Alabama – A tall, bright yellow banner with the words “Crawfish” in big, black letters displayed at the entrance of Greene Prairie Aquafarm along rural U.S. Highway 43 in western Alabama may be signaling a shift in the aquaculture industry in the state. Farm owner David Coddington is among a handful of farmers who […]
northeast.sare.org news new-edition-of-building-soils-for-better-crops-now-available New Edition of "Building Soils for Better Crops" Now Available
The fourth edition of SARE’s most popular book, Building Soils for Better Crops: Ecological Management for Healthy Soils, is now available online and in print. The book covers everything from soil organic matter and nutrient cycles to ecological soil management including sections on cover crops, compost, reduced tillage, addressing fertility issues and more. Building Soils […]
www.sare.org news updated-building-soils-for-better-crops-focuses-on-soil-health-fundamentals Updated Building Soils for Better Crops Focuses on Soil Health Fundamentals
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.
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. […]
northeast.sare.org news webinar-explains-northeast-sares-large-grant-programs Webinar Explains Northeast SARE's Large Grant Programs
Northeast SARE grant coordinators presented information about Northeast SARE's Research and Education, Research for Novel Approaches and Professional Development Grant Programs in a webinar held on June 24, 2021. The webinar covered program eligibility, showed a chart that helps applicants identify the grant program that best fits their ideas, discussed considerations for creating a strong […]
www.sare.org news water-management-addressed-in-new-sare-video Water Management Addressed in New SARE Video
SARE's "Water Conservation" animation illustrates how efficient water management can help farmers and ranchers increase the resilience of their operations while improving the health of their crops and livestock.
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.