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
Emily Heaton
Cate Loomis
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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Illinois Extension supports the economic viability and environmental sustainability of natural and managed landscapes and productive lands in Illinois. See our program highlights:
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- Forestry
- Local Food Systems and Small Farms
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