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Native Bee Habitat Management on Urban Farms in the Great Lakes Region
This pocket guide was designed to help urban growers manage pollinator habitat on farms in the Great Lakes Region.
NCR-SARE's 2026 Farmer Rancher Grants
43 projects were awarded more than $738,000 through this competitive grant program for farmers and ranchers who want to explore sustainable solutions to problems through innovative research, demonstration, and education projects.
Visual Grading Guide for Produce
Wholesale buyers expect consistent quality, but clear grading standards are surprisingly hard for local producers to find. Without visual benchmarks, many farmers learn through trial and error, leading to unexpected rejections and lost income on delivery day. To address this problem, regional food hub The Good Acre in Saint Paul, Minnesota, developed the Produce Grading […]
NCR-SARE Announces Retirement of Jean Andreasen and New Hire Kate Seager
After more than 16 years of dedicated service, Jean Andreasen has announced her retirement. Kate Seager will succeed Andreasen as NCR-SARE's Program Administrator.
Filling the Gap: Identifying High-Performing Summer Forages in the Nebraska Sandhills
A group of Nebraska farmers has been evaluating summer forage mix options to improve forage production, feed quality, and soil health.
Nesting Structures for Beneficial Songbirds on Midwest Farms
This publication provides guidance on installing and maintaining nesting structures for beneficial songbirds on farms.
Quality Forage with Alfalfa-Corn Silage Intercropping
In Wisconsin, Hurtgenlea Holsteins has been working with an alfalfa-corn silage intercropping system for ruminant forage.
Rooted Solutions: Perennial Groundcovers in Corn and Soy Systems
Perennial groundcovers, also known as perennial cover crops, could be an economically viable strategy to limit soil and nutrient loss for row crop producers.
NCR-SARE Announces Leadership Transition for Professional Development Program
Rob Myers will be succeeded by Andy Larson as NCR-SARE’s Regional Coordinator and Director of Professional Development Programs.
Building High Tunnels Video Series in the Northern Great Plains
High tunnels give local farmers and flower growers in the Northern Great Plains a powerful way to extend their growing seasons, boost crop yields, and produce higher-quality crops. A video series from South Dakota State University (SDSU) Extension features four local producers sharing practical, step-by-step advice on planning, building, and maintaining high tunnels from start […]
Diversifying Vegetable Production and Sales with Chicory Crops
Waxwing Farm in has been growing and evaluating the feasibility of radicchio and endive as season extension crops in Minnesota.
Utilizing Cover Crops in Wide Row Corn
Bob Recker has been planting multi-species cover crops planted between wide corn rows to help improve soil health, suppress weeds, and boost nutrient cycling.
Regional Shearing Schools Cut Costs, Build Skills across the Plains
To address the shortage of professional shearers, six regional shearing schools trained 79 Northern Plains producers and youth in hands-on shearing and equipment maintenance, allowing small-flock owners to cut input costs and launch local businesses.
NCR-SARE's 2026 Heroes: Vance Haugen and Jason Rowntree
Vance Haugen and Jason Rowntree are NCR-SARE's 2026 Heroes.
NCR-SARE Regional Coordinator Beth Nelson Retires
Dr. Beth Nelson has retired as the Regional Coordinator for NCR-SARE in February 2026.
Breaking the Cycle: Tackling Thistle and Compaction with No-Till
Sandy and Lonny Dietz used a SARE grant to identify which no-till methods could best support their diverse, organic vegetable operation.
Tunnel Systems Offer Regional Strawberry Growers a Path to Resilience
Researchers at Purdue University have been working to determine if tunnel-based systems and plasticulture could stabilize yields and improve profitability for local strawberry growers.
NCR-SARE is Hiring a Full-time Grants and Contracts Professional
NCR-SARE is hiring a Grants & Contracts (G&C) Professional 1. Please apply by June 8, 2026.
Telling the Story of Uncommon Culinary Plants: A Marketing Plan for Farmers
A step‑by‑step workbook to help farmers develop a practical marketing plan for uncommon culinary plants
Little Sprouts Garden Toolkit for Early Childhood Educators
"Little Sprouts" is a comprehensive resource designed to help early childhood educators (ECE) integrate gardening and agricultural literacy into their daily curriculum.