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Research and Education Grant is sponsored by USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) - Northeast SARE. This program funds outcome-based projects that involve research, education, and demonstration projects designed to engage farmers as cooperators in the exploration of sustainable farm practices.
The emphasis is on projects that lead directly to improved farming practices and an enhanced quality of life for farmers and rural communities.
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Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education - SARE Farmer-driven innovations in agriculture that improve profitability, stewardship and quality of life. Leaders in Sustainable Agriculture Reducing Pest Damage and Increasing Profitability for Delaware Bay Oyster Farmers Lisa Calvo of Sweet Amalia Oyster Farm wanted to find a better way to manage mud worms, a costly shellfish pest common to the coastal Northeast.
Using Cover Crops in Wide Row Corn Using an Alternative Feed to Bring Stability in the Face of Drought and Rising Costs Ranchers Turn to Compost to Improve Soils and Boost Forage Production The Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) program is a decentralized competitive grants and education program operating in every state and island protectorate.
SARE is divided into four different regions that operate as separate entities and run grant programs for their states. To learn about grant opportunities, visit your regional site. The journey through this SARE grant project has been enlightening and transformative for our farm operation.
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I would like to thank the SARE program for funding my project to expand the possible economic potential yaks can bring to small acreage farms and larger beef producers. This project has brought together a half dozen agricultural specialists from Morehead State University and the University of Kentucky to work on issues concerning yak husbandry. The entire project and where it is leading is exciting.
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This benefits the producer and the environment. Rael Otuya, University of Wyoming graduate student FARMER-FOCUSED RESEARCH AND EDUCATION Since 1988, SARE's grants program has supported farmers, ranchers, researchers and educators who are improving the sustainability of U.S. agriculture. projects funded since 1988 Totals reflect available data.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Cooperative Extension, NRCS, municipalities, state departments of agriculture, colleges or universities, community organizations, or other institutional entities. Projects must involve farmers and other stakeholders in planning, implementing, and evaluating. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $30,000 - $250,000 (typically). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Research and Education Grant is funded by USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) - Northeast SARE. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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Professional Development Grant is sponsored by USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) - Northeast SARE. This program funds outcome-based projects that train Cooperative Extension educators and other agricultural service providers in sustainable techniques and concepts. Projects should increase agricultural professionals' sustainable agriculture knowledge, skills, and action, and have outreach plans demonstrating knowledge delivery.
Partnership Grant is sponsored by USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) - Northeast SARE. This program funds research and/or education projects led by agricultural service providers working directly with farmers to explore innovative topics in sustainable agriculture through experiments, surveys, prototypes, on-farm demonstrations, or other research and education techniques. Projects should address issues affecting farming with long-term practical impacts.
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