North Central SARE strengthens communities, increases producers' profitability, and improves the environment through grants and education.
Learn more about our grantsOur Grant Programs
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Graduate Student Grant Program
a competitive grant program for graduate students
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Farmer Rancher Grant Program
a competitive grant program for producers
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Research and Education Grant Program
a competitive grant program for researchers and educators
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Partnership Grant Program
a competitive grant program for cooperative projects
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Youth Educator Grant Program
a competitive grant program for youth educators
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Professional Development Grant Program
a competitive grant program for training agricultural educators

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

Farmer-Focused Innovations Funded by SARE

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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NCR-SARE Announces 2022 Partnership Grants
18 projects that received more than $676,000 through NCR-SARE's 2022 Partnership Grant Program.
NEW SARE RESOURCES
- Finding Success with Yellow Perch in an Aquaculture System
- Manure Composting Video Series
- CSA Starts Here: A Video Series for New CSA Producers
- Managing Livestock with Drones: Video Tutorials
- Down on the Farm Toolkit: Supporting Farmers in Stressful Times
- LA-AZY Hives Guide: Ergonomic Hive Alternative
- An Educator's Guide to Best Practices for Adult Learning
- High Tunnel Cucumber Production Guide
- Whole-Farm Approach to Managing Pests Bulletin
- 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.
