North Central SARE strengthens communities, increases producers' profitability, and improves the environment through grants and education.
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What is Sustainable Agriculture?
How do we produce and distribute food, fuel, and fiber sustainably? While every strategy varies, SARE embraces three broad goals: profit over the long term; stewardship of our nation’s land, air, and water; and quality of life for farmers, ranchers, and their communities.
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Understanding and Measuring Social Sustainability
COVID-19 SALES AND MARKETING RESOURCES
More farmers/ranchers are pursuing online sales so they can comply with physical distancing requirements associated with COVID-19. Resources have been developed to help producers navigate online sales and marketing.
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HOSTING VIRTUAL FIELD DAYS
Need to convert your in-person field day to a virtual one? NCR-SARE recorded two webinars for SARE grantees with tips about hosting virtual field days.
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Conference Support Funding Available
NCR-SARE has funds available to support conferences and educational events relevant to sustainable agriculture.
NEW SARE RESOURCES
- Down on the Farm: Supporting Farmers in Stressful Times
- LA-AZY Hives: Ergonomic Hive Alternative
- Building Soils for Better Crops Book
- An Educator's Guide to Best Practices for Adult Learning
- Pasture Productivity Pail
- High Tunnel Cucumber Production Guide
- Whole-Farm Approach to Managing Pests Bulletin
- Cottage Food: Launch a Bakery from Your Farm Kitchen
- Updated Guide to USDA Programs
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.
In a world where there are so many ways to reach out to consumers, and now in a world where several of the traditional in-person methods have been stripped away, it is important to study what works and doesn’t work.
