Steady Steps Forward
Through grants, training, and outreach, SARE supports producers in finding a steady path forward. In this report, you can read more about the Gauglers and other producers who have tested new ideas, built resilience, and discovered sustainable solutions that work on their farms.
Learn more about itSARE Grants in the North Central Region
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When siblings Erin and Drew Gaugler returned to farming on overgrazed, low-fertility land in North Dakota, they received support from SARE to use cover crops and rotational grazing to restore it. Since 1988, NCR-SARE has helped farmers like the Gauglers navigate challenges by funding practical, farmer-driven research and education.
NCR-SARE grantees—farmers, ranchers, researchers, and educators—walk a careful line between innovation and risk, using grant support to steady their steps toward a more sustainable future.
How do these NCR-SARE Projects impact producers?
Between 2014–2024, NCR-SARE FUNDED 1,270 PROJECTS:
- 8,329 farmers reported meaningful changes, like adopting new practices or reducing inputs.
- 157,286+ producers were reached through field days, workshops, and other outreach activities.
GRANTEES IN THEIR OWN WORDS
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.
The journey through this SARE grant project has been enlightening and transformative for our farm operation. These learnings are not just pivotal for our operation but also hold valuable insight for the broader farming community, emphasizing the role of grants like SARE in fostering innovation and collective growth in sustainable agriculture.
