North Central SARE strengthens communities, increases producers' economic viability, and improves the environment through grants and education.
Learn more about our grantsOur Grant Programs
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Farmer Rancher Grant Program
The 2024 Farmer Rancher Call for Proposals is now available. Proposals are due on December 7, 2023 at 4pm Central Time.
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Graduate Student Grant Program
a competitive grant program to fund graduate student projects
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Research and Education Grant Program
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Professional Development Grant Program
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Partnership Grant Program
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Youth Educator Grant Program
competitive grant program for youth educators to encourage youth to try sustainable practices

What is Sustainable Agriculture?
How do we produce and distribute food, fuel, and fiber sustainably? While every strategy varies, SARE embraces three broad goals: economic viability over the long term; stewardship of our nation’s land, air, and water; and quality of life for farmers, ranchers, and their communities.
Learn MoreNEW RESOURCES
- Guide to Building Meat Processing Facilities
- "Lessons to Go" for Youth by KC Farm School
- The Fruit and Nut Compass: Planning Tool for Perennials
- Farming into the Future by Centering Farmworkers: A Guide
- "The Art of Climate Dialogue" Podcast Series
- Farming Matters Video Series
- Transitioning to Organic Production Bulletin
- Scaling Up Your Vegetable Farm for Wholesale Markets
- How to Launch a Women Farmer Network in Your Community
- CSA Starts Here: A Video Series for New CSA Producers
- Pollinator-Friendly Cover Cropping for Vegetable Producers in the Upper Midwest
- Down on the Farm Toolkit: Supporting Farmers in Stressful Times
- Manage Weeds on Your Farm: An Ecological Approach
NCR-SARE News

NCR-SARE's 2023 Youth Educator Grants
In 2023, NCR-SARE awarded more than $85,000 to 15 projects to educators who seek to provide programming on sustainable agriculture for youth.
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.
Our farm is an exceptional place; it is a safe environment that nurtures and helps one grow. Through the support of organizations like NCR-SARE, we can support and help make transformative experiences in the lives of those that would not have this kind of opportunity otherwise.
