For Farmers and Ranchers
This page is designed for farmers and ranchers. If you want to learn
more about agricultural systems that are profitable, environmentally sound
and good for communities -- or test new sustainable strategies on your
farm or ranch –- read on for valuable information.
Grants for Producers
Since 1988, SARE has provided competitive grants for sustainable agriculture
research and education through four regional administrative councils.
Involving producers in SARE research projects has been a primary component
of SARE-funded projects since the program’s inception.
Recognizing that producer interest in sustainable agriculture research
was growing, SARE’s North Central Region began directly funding farmers
and ranchers in 1992. By 1995, each SARE region had begun to offer grant
opportunities to producers. Now, farmers and ranchers can apply for grants
that typically run between $500 and $15,000.
Sample Farmer/Rancher
Projects
How to Apply for SARE Farmer/Rancher Grants
Obtain a copy of a SARE call for proposals from the appropriate region
and ask to be put on the regional mailing list for future calls. After
you determine the deadline, submit your proposal, following all guidelines
specified by the region. Remember! All deadlines are final. Please note:
Each region may title its farmer/rancher grant programs differently.
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Farmer/Rancher Grant Deadlines
North Central Region SARE
Northeast Region SARE
Southern Region
SARE
Western Region SARE
How to Conduct Research on Your
Farm or Ranch
Join the Discussion
SANET-mg is a discussion group (listserv) for and about sustainable agriculture.
Use SANET to ask sustainable agriculture questions, network with others
interested in sustainable agriculture, and to post announcements of events,
jobs and information resources.
The “Best” of SARE
To learn more about some of the most innovative, results-oriented SARE
projects, see the annual SARE Highlights.
Publications for Farmers
Some SAN publications may be of particular interest and use to farmers
and ranchers. See the full list of SAN
publications or the list of publications by topic.
Building a Sustainable Business:
A Guide to Developing a Business Plan for Farms and Rural Businesses
Building Soils for Better Crops, 2nd
Edition
Clean Energy Farming: Cutting Costs,
Improving Efficiencies, Harnessing Renewables
How to Direct Market Your Beef
Manage Insects on Your Farm: A Guide
to Ecological Strategies
Managing Cover Crops Profitably,
3rd Edition
Rangeland Management Strategies
Smart Water Use on Your Farm or Ranch
Steel in the Field
The New Farmers' Market
Bulletins from the Sustainable Agriculture
Network
SAN bulletins are 8- to 32-page
introductions to a topic based on SARE research and include links to other
information and lists of more detailed resources.
List
your farm in our Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) Database
Other Sustainable Agriculture Programs
The U.S. Department of Agriculture supports three
major programs that offer sustainable agriculture information and
assistance.
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