North Central SARE's network of state coordinators–housed at each land grant university throughout the region–conduct train-the-trainer programs and share information about our grant programs and other sustainable agriculture resources in their respective states.
State Contacts
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SARE IN ILLINOIS
Since 1988, SARE has awarded numerous grants in every state and Island Protectorate. Aimed at advancing sustainable innovations, these grants add up to an impressive portfolio of sustainable agriculture efforts across the nation.
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Adapting to Climate Change Through Data-Driven Decisions
Jeff Miller used a SARE Farmer Rancher grant to introduce drone imagery and weather station data to better assess the impacts of extreme weather on his fields and crops and to inform his responses.
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Illinois Extension supports the economic viability and environmental sustainability of natural and managed landscapes and productive lands in Illinois. See our program highlights:
- Commercial Agriculture
- Energy and Environment
- Forestry
- Local Food Systems and Small Farms
- Specialty Crops
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