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Sustainable
Agriculture
Research
and Education
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What is SARE?
• USDA-NIFA grant program to expand and extend knowledge about sustainable agriculture
• Started in 1988• SARE grant programs: use
a systems approach, participatory and inclusive, and decentralized decision making
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Sustainable Agriculture An integrated system of plant and animal production
practices having a site-specific application that will, over the long term:• Satisfy human food and fiber needs
• Enhance environmental quality and the natural resource base upon which the agricultural economy depends
• Make the most efficient use of nonrenewable resources and on-farm resources and integrate, where appropriate, natural biological cycles and controls
• Sustain the economic viability of farm operations
• Enhance the quality of life for farmers and society as a whole.
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What is SARE?
Grants and outreach to advance sustainable innovations to the whole of American agriculture.
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Systems Approach• Looking at agriculture
from an ecosystems perspective
• Taking a whole-farm approach and using interdisciplinary teams to address complex questions
The SARE Model
Photo by Troy Bishopp
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The SARE Model
Participatory• Education partnerships
with Extension and other ag professionals in every state and island protectorate
• Farmers involved at all levels
Photo by Bob Nichols, USDA NRCS
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The SARE Model
Decentralized• Four regional
councils set priorities and make grants
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SARE Regions and Host Institutions
Northeast at University of Vermont
North Central at University of Minnesota
Western at Utah State University
Southern at University of Georgia
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www.sare.org
Conservation tillage Integrated Pest
Management
Reliable labor
Saving energy
Organic farming
Grazing Cover Crops
Agritourism
Community Supported Agriculture
On-farm processing
Rotations
Direct marketing
Entrepreneurship
Diversification
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Competitive Grant Opportunities
• Research and Education Grants• Professional Development Grants• Farmer Grants• Partnership Grants• Sustainable Community Grants • Graduate Student Grants
From Northeast SARE
$3 million awarded in 2010
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www.sare.org
Grant ConnectionsGrant Connections
Farmer, Partnership, Graduate Student,Community Research and
Education
Professional Development
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Northeast SARE Outcome Statement
Agriculture in the Northeast will be diversified and profitable, providing healthful products to its customers; it will be conducted by farmers who manage resources wisely, who are satisfied with their lifestyles, and have a positive influence on their communities and the environment.
This statement drives the mission for Northeast SARE grant programs.
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Research and Education Grants
• Awards: $30,000-$190,000• Every grant must have an
education component• Grants do not necessarily
include a research component
• Goal: adoption of practices by farmers that help them meet Northeast SARE’s outcome statement
2010:$1,739,665 awarded for
13 Research and Education projects
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Professional Development Grants• Awards: $15,000-$120,000
• Train the trainer programs
• Educate extension and other ag service providers (NRCS, non-profits, FSA, consultants)
• Goal: improve education programs for farmers to help them meet Northeast SARE’s outcome statement
2010:$430,310 awarded for four Professional Development
projects
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Farmer Grants• Awards up to $15,000
for individual producer
• Pay for direct costs of project
• Farmer in charge; technical advisor required
• Must share results with other farmers
2010:$243,082 awarded for 27 Farmer Grant projects
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Partnership Grants• Awards up to $15,000
• For agricultural professionals working directly with farmers
• For research or demonstration projects
• Must be done in cooperation with at least one farmer
2010:$256,894 awarded for 19
Partnership Grant projects
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Sustainable Community Grants
• Awards up to $15,000
• Link sustainable agriculture to healthy community development
• Communities and farmers must benefit
2010:$237,317 awarded for 17 Sustainable Community
projects
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• Awards up to $15,000
• For graduate students to research key topics in sustainable agriculture
• Topics to benefit farmers and improve our understanding of sustainable farm systems
Graduate Student Grants
2010:$166,059 awarded for 13
Graduate Student projects
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Other SARE Programs• Speakers Fund to bring sustainable agriculture
speakers to conferences and workshops
• Publications available through SARE Outreach– bulletins– books
• State Programs training and outreach on sustainable
agriculture for Extension, other ag service providers, and farmers
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Northeast Region Information• Regional Coordinator and staff:
www.nesare.org • State Coordinator and staff:
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National Information• National website at www.sare.org and
regional info at regional websites
• SARE Outreach (publications): www.sare.org/WebStore
• SARE project reports: www.sare.org/MySare/ProjectReport.aspx
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