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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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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Comparing Apples to Apples: Finding Answers about Hard Cider Production
Wisconsin growers and researchers are helping hard cider growers—and makers—select apple varieties for a high-quality, artisanal product.
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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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.
