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www.sare.org news using-an-alternative-feed-to-bring-stability-in-the-face-of-drought-and-rising-costs Using an Alternative Feed to Bring Stability in the Face of Drought and Rising Costs
Texas farmer Diana Padilla secured a SARE grant to investigate whether farm-grown moringa oleifera could serve as a practical and sustainable feed substitute.
northeast.sare.org news hiring-farmer-grant-program-administrator Hiring - Farmer Grant Program Administrator
About Northeast SARE: The Northeast Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) Program is one of four regional SARE programs funded by the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture and is administered by the University of Vermont. Northeast SARE offers grants and education to farmers, educators, service providers, researchers and others to address key issues affecting the […]
northeast.sare.org news silvopro-a-training-program-for-silvopasture-professionals SilvoPro: A Training Program for Silvopasture Professionals
A recently completed Northeast SARE Professional Development Program grant project created a one-stop shop for anyone looking to learn (or teach) about developing a silvopasture operation to enhance the productivity and the resilience of active pasture.
northeast.sare.org news harvesting-healthier-eggs-using-agricultural-byproducts Harvesting Healthier Eggs Using Agricultural Byproducts
Egg farmers in the Northeast face tight margins, volatile feed costs, and increasing pressure to reduce environmental impacts. Soybean meal is a dominant protein source in poultry feed which can be expensive and resource‑intensive. A recently completed Northeast SARE project evaluated hempseed meal and defatted microalgae, two nutrient‑dense byproducts, as alternative feed ingredients for laying […]
www.sare.org news sare-seeks-ideas-to-improve-sustainable-agriculture-outreach SARE Seeks Outreach Products to Advance Sustainable Agriculture
SARE Outreach is seeking recommendations for information products or outreach initiatives that extend research-based sustainable innovations to improve the sustainability of American agriculture.
western.sare.org news its-oysters-vs-shrimp-in-washingtons-willapa-bay It's Oysters vs. Shrimp in Washington's Willapa Bay
For the past century, a silent war has waged in the tidal mudflats of Washington’s Willapa Bay. The combatants: native burrowing shrimp versus farmed Pacific oysters. Right now, the shrimp have the upper hand, but the oysters’ allies have been testing new weapons, hoping to turn the tide. One of those weapons? Sodium bicarbonate – […]
northeast.sare.org news using-chestnut-trees-as-trellises-for-grape-vines Using Chestnut Trees as Trellises for Grape Vines
American chestnuts were wiped out by a blight in the early 1900s. This made it hard to do research on them. Now, there are versions of the American chestnut which have blight-resistant genes. A recently completed Northeast SARE Graduate Student Research grant project tested how chestnut trees can grow in cooperation with grape vines. In […]
northcentral.sare.org news ncr-sare-is-hiring-a-full-time-grants-and-contracts-professional NCR-SARE is Hiring a Full-time Grants and Contracts Professional
NCR-SARE is hiring a Grants & Contracts (G&C) Professional 1. Please apply by June 8, 2026.
www.sare.org news sare-celebrates-10000-farmer-focused-projects Ranchers Turn to Compost to Improve Soils and Boost Forage Production
Zachary Withers used a Western SARE Farmer/Rancher grant to examine whether applying compost could help his soil retain more rainfall, reduce erosion and improve forage production.
western.sare.org news strengthening-small-farm-businesses Strengthening Small Farm Businesses
As a Community Development Financial Institution that invests in the prosperity and well-being of farmers, ranchers, and fishers who have limited access to financial resources, California FarmLink (FarmLink) recognizes that the state’s farms and ranches face unique challenges as small business entrepreneurs. For small-scale farms and ranches to prosper, they first must succeed as businesses. […]