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Sustainable Agriculture Research & Education (SARE) Farmer/Rancher Grants (North Central SARE) is sponsored by USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). SARE offers grants to farmers and ranchers to test, evaluate, and adapt sustainable agriculture practices for their farm and related activities, including marketing. These grants are for sustainable agriculture research and education projects.
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North Central SARE Home - SARE North Central North Central SARE strengthens communities, increases producers' economic viability, and improves the environment through grants and education. Learn more about our grants Farmer Rancher Grant Program A competitive grants program for farmers and ranchers. Research and Education Grant Program A competitive grant program for researchers and educators.
Partnership Grant Program A competitive grant program for cooperative projects between agriculture professionals and small groups of farmers and ranchers. Youth Educator Grant Program a competitive grant program for youth educators to encourage youth to try sustainable practices.
Professional Development Grant Program A competitive grant program for training agricultural educators in extension, Natural Resources Conservation Service, private, and not-for-profit sectors. Graduate Student Grant Program A competitive grant program to fund graduate student projects. What is Sustainable Agriculture?
How do we produce and distribute food, fuel, and fiber sustainably? While every strategy varies, SARE embraces three broad goals: economic viability over the long term; stewardship of our nation’s land, air, and water; and quality of life for farmers, ranchers, and their communities. NCR-SARE's Grant How-To Video Series This NCR-SARE Grant How-To Video Series aims to help more people feel equipped to apply for a SARE grant.
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NCR-SARE offers competitive grants and educational opportunities for producers, scientists, educators, institutions, organizations and others exploring sustainable agriculture in America’s Midwest. The journey through this SARE grant project has been enlightening and transformative for our farm operation.
These learnings are not just pivotal for our operation but also hold valuable insight for the broader farming community, emphasizing the role of grants like SARE in fostering innovation and collective growth in sustainable agriculture. Robert Braun, Clintonville, WI Learn about North Central SARE
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Farmers and ranchers interested in conducting on-farm research and education projects related to sustainable agriculture practices. Requires a technical advisor. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $7,500 for individual farms, $15,000 for a couple of farms, and $22,500 for a group of three or more farms. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Sustainable Agriculture Research & Education (SARE) Farmer/Rancher Grants (North Central SARE) is funded by USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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