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southern.sare.org news southern-sare-awards-1m-grant-to-explore-regenerative-agriculture Southern SARE Awards $1M Grant to Explore Regenerative Agriculture
Griffin, GA- The Southern Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education program has announced a $1,000,000 Research and Education Grant, the largest awarded since the program launched in 1988. The National Center for Appropriate Technology, the project lead, selected a systems research approach to identify practical and regionally-appropriate methods of regenerative grazing that can be implemented […]
www.sare.org news new-cover-crops-and-soil-health-video-from-sare New “Cover Crops and Soil Health” Video from SARE
The newest episode of SARE’s "What is Sustainable Agriculture" animation series illustrates how producers can use cover crops to improve productivity and sustainability. In just a few short minutes, “Cover Crops and Soil Health” outlines how cover crops can build soil structure, protect water quality, suppress pests and improve a farm's bottom line. Combining cover […]
southern.sare.org news imidacloprid-residue-in-the-soil-harms-wild-bees Imidacloprid Residue in the Soil Harms Wild Bees
ATHENS, Georgia- New research funded by the Southern Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education program and conducted at the University of Georgia shows that imidacloprid residue harms wild bees. In a first-of-its-kind study, Christine Fortuin, now a post-doctorate researcher at the University of Georgia, developed a more accurate understanding of the lethal and sublethal effects of […]
southern.sare.org news southern-sare-releases-2022-research-education-grant-call-for-pre-proposals Southern SARE Releases 2022 Research & Education Grant Call for Pre-Proposals
GRIFFIN, Georgia -- The Southern region of the Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) program has released its Call for Pre-proposals for the 2022 Research & Education Grants program. Applicants have a choice of whether they want to submit a systems research-based pre-proposal, or an education-based pre-proposal. Education-based grants are different than the Professional Development […]
southern.sare.org news southern-sare-hires-1862-land-grant-liaison Southern SARE Hires 1862 Land-Grant Liaison
Griffin, GA - Southern Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SSARE) announces the hiring of University of Kentucky plant pathologist Paul Vincelli as its 1862 Land-Grant Liaison. Lee Meyer, extension professor emeritus at University of Kentucky’s Department of Agricultural Economics, held the long-standing position until his retirement in December 2020. Vincelli will serve as the lead […]
southern.sare.org news southern-sare-announces-the-2021-on-farm-research-grants Southern SARE Announces the 2021 On-farm Research Grants
GRIFFIN, Georgia – The Southern Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education program has announced the funded projects for the 2021 On-Farm Grant Program. Southern SARE has long supported farmers in their efforts to develop new and innovative sustainable agriculture practices. On-Farm Research Grants provide opportunities for agriculture professionals working directly with farmers and ranchers. These grants […]
northcentral.sare.org news animated-videos-for-sustainable-agriculture Sustainable Agriculture Videos
SARE's animated video series highlights some common practices farmers and ranchers across the country use to improve profitability, quality of life, and environmental stewardship.
southern.sare.org news 2021-professional-development-program-grants-announcement 2021 Professional Development Program Grants Announcement
GRIFFIN, Georgia – The Southern Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education program has announced the funded projects for the 2021 Professional Development Program Grants. Southern SARE’s Professional Development Program Grants, known as train-the-trainer grants, are available to help further education and outreach strategies for agriculture professionals and agriculture educators who work directly with farmers and ranchers. […]
northeast.sare.org news northeast-sare-announces-2021-farmer-grant-awards Northeast SARE Announces 2021 Farmer Grant Awards
The Administrative Council of the Northeast Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) Program is pleased to announce that it has recently approved 29 Farmer Grant projects for funding, totaling $352,241. The Farmer Grant Program funds farmers to explore new ideas in sustainable agriculture on production, marketing, labor, farm succession, social capital and other topics. Projects […]
southern.sare.org news southern-sare-announces-the-2021-research-and-education-grants Southern SARE Announces the 2021 Research and Education Grants
GRIFFIN, Georgia – The Southern Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education program has announced the funded projects for the 2021 Research and Education Grant Program. Southern SARE’s Research and Education Grants are the flagship grants of the program. They were the first grants offered when the program was launched in 1988, and were the only sustainable […]