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Farmer Leadership Key to Adoption of Sustainable Grazing Practices in Wisconsin
Farmers are often reluctant to risk investments of time or money to adopt research-based conservation practices on their farms. In southern Wisconsin, a creative approach to fostering informal, farmer-led learning opportunities has been key to encouraging farmers to adopt cost-cutting grazing and cover cropping practices that successfully decrease soil erosion and waterway contamination. Dane County […]
northcentral.sare.org news apply-for-a-graduate-student-grant Apply for a Graduate Student Grant
Proposals must be submitted by 4pm central time, May 29, 2025.
southern.sare.org news 2025-ssare-graduate-student-grant-call-for-proposals-now-open 2025 SSARE Graduate Student Grant Call for Proposals Now Open
GRIFFIN, Georgia – The Southern Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SSARE) program has released the 2025 Call for Proposals for Graduate Student Grants. Southern SARE Graduate Student Grants are open to Master’s and PhD students, enrolled at accredited institutions across the Southern region, who are interested in exploring areas of sustainable agriculture through quantitative and qualitative research projects. […]
southern.sare.org news launching-virtual-and-live-youth-sustainable-educational-agriculture-program Launching Virtual and Live Youth Sustainable Educational Agriculture Program
ST. CROIX, Virgin Islands The Center for Educational Growth (CFEG), an education-based nonprofit organization and hybrid school that offers online and in-person courses for students headquartered in the U.S. Virgin Islands, received a $50,000 Research and Education grant from the Southern SARE (SSARE) program to develop a virtual and in-person youth sustainable education agriculture program […]
northeast.sare.org news northeast-sare-provides-print-resources-to-amish-farming-communities Northeast SARE Provides Print Resources to Amish Farming Communities
Northeast SARE is continuing to explore new markets and audiences through our centering and belonging work. Here at Northeast SARE, we focus on sustainable agriculture and assist in supporting the region's nutritional and textile needs while partnering with our environment and all living organisms comprising our ecosystem. Through our sustainability efforts, we strive to protect […]
Farmer-Led Innovation Improves Aquaculture Production and Ecosystems in New England
Southern New England’s climate offers ideal conditions for producing bay scallops—a sustainable seafood option that also diversifies aquaculture enterprises. However, an important challenge in bay scallop farming is access to nursery systems that can efficiently raise scallops to maturity before transferring them to grow-out environments. With support from a Northeast SARE Farmer grant, Dr. Daniel […]
southern.sare.org news urban-mushroom-symposium-held-by-uga-urban-ag-center Urban Mushroom Symposium held by UGA Urban Ag Center
GRIFFIN, Georgia – On Friday, March 7, 2025, Southern SARE participated in a first-time University of Georgia (UGA) Mushroom Symposium with 132 attendees including producers, growers, controlled environment agriculture professionals, and mushroom enthusiasts. Organized by the UGA Center for Urban Agriculture and held at the UGA Griffin Campus student learning center, attendees learned from research presentations, […]
Partnership Helps Ohio Farmers Increase Revenue and Production Efficiency
Without access to processing facilities, Midwestern specialty crop farmers often miss out on the opportunity to transform their surplus harvests into shelf-stable, value-added products that bring in revenue year round. Jeanine Seabrook, founder and owner of Glass Rooster Cannery in central Ohio, received two North Central SARE Farmer Rancher grants to partner with local farmers […]
southern.sare.org news education-grant-program-awards-for-fy2025-announced Education Grant Program Awards for FY2025 Announced
GRIFFIN, Georgia – The Southern Sustainable Agriculture Research & Education (SSARE) program has announced the proposals selected for funding for the 2025 Education Grants program. The SSARE Administrative Council recently selected 13 projects totaling $640,116. The Education Grants program allows applicants to conduct education and outreach activities for the benefit of the greater sustainable ag […]
southern.sare.org news on-farm-grant-program-awards-for-fy2025-announced On-Farm Grant Program Awards for FY2025 Announced
GRIFFIN, Georgia – The Southern Sustainable Agriculture Research & Education (SSARE) program has announced the proposals selected for funding for the 2025 On-Farm Grants program. The SSARE Administrative Council recently selected 10 projects totaling $297,089. The On-Farm Grants program provide opportunities for agriculture professionals working directly with farmers and ranchers on sustainable agriculture efforts. The […]