www.sare.org publications food-loss-and-waste guide-for-feeding-food-loss-and-waste-to-hogs-and-laying-hens Guide for Feeding Food Waste to Hogs and Hens This project will research optimized food loss and waste diets for hogs and laying hens and, using nutritional and sensory data and stakeholder outreach, develop a publication, The Waste-Feeder’s Manual, with practical guidance for waste-feeding to reduce waste and improve social and environmental outcomes. We are a nonprofit agricultural center that focuses on providing innovative […]
www.sare.org publications food-loss-and-waste from-food-waste-to-culturally-valued-communities From Food Waste to Culturally Valued Communities Que No Se Pierda La Cosecha is a rural grassroots initiative of El Departamento de la Comida, a food hub that transforms food loss into food culture through educational materials, recipes, community gatherings, and value-added products. “El Depa” is a nonprofit food sovereignty organization in San Salvador, which is a barrio in the municipality of […]
www.sare.org publications food-loss-and-waste upcycling-community-food-waste-with-insect-allies Upcycling Community Food Waste With Insect Allies This project will pilot an approach to insect-assisted waste upcycling in the urbanized northeast United States to equip communities with knowledge and experience to partner with insects to recapture lost food and transform it into animal feed and soil amendments. Our project is really focused on demonstrating a process, and then getting the word out […]
www.sare.org publications food-loss-and-waste reducing-food-insecurity-and-waste-at-hispanic-serving-institutions Reducing Food Insecurity and Waste at Hispanic Serving Institutions To reduce student food insecurity and empower community-minded graduates from diverse socio-economic contexts, students at each University of New Mexico main and branch campus will inventory food waste, implement projects, evaluate waste reductions, then scale a single strategy across all campuses, and evaluate and share best practices. The SARE project will demonstrate that undergraduate students […]
www.sare.org publications food-loss-and-waste directing-surplus-food-to-los-angeles-food-deserts Directing Surplus Food to Los Angeles Food Deserts FoodCycle's project addresses gaps in the food recovery system by developing a systematic approach to reducing food waste in Los Angeles County. It will create a comprehensive strategy, integrating recovered food into the food system, by considering its environmental, social, and economic impacts. FoodCycle is a food recovery nonprofit located in Los Angeles. We have […]
www.sare.org publications food-loss-and-waste about-this-program About This Program Beginning in 2024, SARE had a unique opportunity to lead a one-time food loss and waste grant program funded by USDA-NIFA as a part of the Community Foods Project program. The total funding available to awardees was $8,000,000, and the application window closed on June 28, 2024. Projects were selected through a competitive process. Projects […]
www.sare.org publications case-studies-of-sare-grant-impacts development-of-new-selection-tools-and-crop-varieties-for-sustainable-agriculture Development of New Selection Tools and Crop Varieties for Sustainable Agriculture — California Genetically crossing heirloom dry beans with major commercial types achieved six new, high-yield, high-market value varietals distributed nationally and internationally through grassroots methods. The varieties released from this project combine the high-market value of heirlooms with the high productivity of commercial types and several are highly productive across environments.” —Travis Parker, Graduate Student Grantee Viable […]
www.sare.org publications case-studies-of-sare-grant-impacts developing-efficient-probiotics-for-microbiota-of-diarrhea-resistant-livestock Developing Efficient Probiotics for Microbiota of Diarrhea-Resistant Livestock – Florida A new microbiome guided strategy to improve livestock health, productivity, and profit margins for beef and dairy producers. Our intention with what we're calling a microbiome guided strategy is to use our research findings to enhance calves’ microbiomes by suggesting to farmers how they can breed and manipulate the animal diet to boost their economic […]
www.sare.org publications case-studies-of-sare-grant-impacts impacts-of-silage-tarps-on-soil-arthropods-soil-properties-and-crop-yields Impacts of Silage Tarps on Soil Arthropods, Soil Properties and Crop Yields – Vermont A Participatory Action Research study examines the pros and cons of silage tarping on yield and the biodiversity of below-ground organisms Being a farmer is a very complex job; you have the economic side of things and also many ecological considerations. I believe a lot of farmers are interested in conservation but may not be […]
www.sare.org publications case-studies-of-sare-grant-impacts biofumigants-for-sustainable-soil-borne-disease-management-in-nursery-production Biofumigants for Sustainable Soil-Borne Disease Management in Nursery Production – Tennessee Biofumigant cover crop research guides a student into a sustainability-focused research career and positions a university researcher as a respected resource and partner among nursery productions. This study impacted the graduate student’s work path. ... After almost five years, she is still digging into research questions as a postdoctoral researcher. It was very, very helpful […]