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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Research and Education Grant Program
The 2024 Research and Education Call for Preproposals is now available. Preproposals are due on October 5, 2023 at 4pm Central Time.
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Partnership Grant Program
The 2024 Partnership Call for Proposals is now available. Proposals are due on October 19, 2023 at 4pm Central Time.
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Youth Educator Grant Program
The 2024 Youth Educator Call for Proposals is now available. Proposals are due on November 9, 2023 at 4pm Central Time.
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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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Professional Development Grant Program
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.
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NEW 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 Now Hiring: Farmer Rancher Grant Coordinator
NCR-SARE is hiring a a full-time Farmer Rancher Grant Program Coordinator.
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.
