North Central SARE strengthens communities, increases producers' economic viability, and improves the environment through grants and education.
Learn more about our grantsOur Grant Programs
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Professional Development Grant Program
Proposals are due April 3, 2024 by 4pm central.
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Graduate Student Grant Program
Proposals are due April 18, 2024 by 4pm central.
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Farmer Rancher Grant Program
a competitive grant program for farmers and ranchers to explore sustainable solutions to problems
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Research and Education Grant Program
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Partnership Grant Program
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Youth Educator Grant Program
competitive grant program for youth educators to encourage youth to try sustainable practices
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.
Learn MoreNEW RESOURCES
- Midwestern Hemp Database
- Down on the Farm Toolkit: Supporting Farmers in Stressful Times
- Youth Grow Indy Guide: A guide for farmers who want to host a workforce development program for youth
- Anishinaabe nandagikenjigewin miinawaa Eshandizoyang: An Experiential Introduction to Anishinaabe Science and Food Sovereignty
- Farming into the Future by Centering Farmworkers: A Guide
- Guide to Building Meat Processing Facilities
- Outdoor Morel Cultivation Resource
- "The Art of Climate Dialogue" Podcast Series
- How to Launch a Women Farmer Network in Your Community
- CSA Starts Here: A Video Series for New CSA Producers
- The Financial Implications of Conservation Agriculture: Insights from Analyses of Farms in the Upper Midwest
NCR-SARE News
Edible Landscaping with Matthew Lebon
NCAT Horticulture Specialist Guy Ames talks with Matthew Lebon about edible landscaping or the practice of integrating edible plants into ornamental landscaping
About North Central SARE
NCR-SARE offers competitive grants and educational opportunities for producers, scientists, educators, institutions, organizations and others exploring sustainable agriculture in America’s Midwest.
The successful framework created throughout this project will continue with every growing season and forever impact food production in this community. The community has expressed interest in continuing to hold on-farm demonstrations of Mohican and sustainable farming techniques. Our goal is to continue sharing this knowledge as we grow and learn on the farm.