Regional Initiatives

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NCR-SARE Farmers Forum

NCR-SARE's Farmers Forums are events that give farmers, ranchers, and others who have received SARE grants the chance to share information about sustainable agriculture through presentations at events in the region. Whenever possible, videos of these presentations are recorded and posted to NCR-SARE's YouTube channel. This Season's Farmers Forums This conference season, watch for SARE Farmers […]

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Paths to Sustainability with Farm Labor

Finding steady ground amid the daily demands of farming and ranching is tough, especially when it comes to labor.  While the agricultural community has developed numerous resources for environmental and economic sustainability, managing labor to support social sustainability remains a challenge.  To bridge this gap, 70 educators gathered in Madison, Wisconsin, on October 15–16, 2025 […]

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NCR-SARE Hero Recognition Program

The NCR-SARE Hero recognition acknowledges the leadership, vision, contributions, and impact that these heroes have made in the field of sustainable agriculture in the region.

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COVID-19 Sales and Marketing Resources

More farmers/ranchers are pursuing online sales to market their products so they can comply with physical distancing requirements associated with COVID-19. On this page, NCR-SARE will share resources for online sales and marketing for producers adjusting to new realities associated with COVID-19.