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Less Food Waste, More Family Meals: Encouraging Shared Mealtime in Missouri

This SARE project in Kansas City aims to double prepared food donations from the food service sector, validating ReFED data and creating a playbook to help other cities turn surplus food into meals for families.

Reducing Food Waste and Enhancing Specialty Crop Farm Viability in Minnesota

The Good Acre is tackling food waste with farmer support, buyer education, and a 'seconds' market—boosting food access and helping small produce farms thrive.

Milk Waste Reduction Strategies in Childcare Centers in Illinois

Over 66% of U.S. preschoolers attend childcare daily, but up to 40% of milk served is wasted. A new study in Illinois childcare centers aims to reduce this waste through the CACFP program.

Good Food Belongs to the People of Southwest Ohio

Last Mile in Ohio rescues fresh food to fight waste and feed those in need, aiming to save 6 million pounds annually while raising regional awareness on food waste prevention.

Join NCR-SARE's Administrative Council

NCR-SARE is seeking nominees for five openings on its Administrative Council.

Video Series Highlights How Different Field Practices Impact Moisture and Temperature

Researchers at Ohio State University conducted a multi-year study using soil moisture and temperature sensors to compare the effects of conventional tillage, no-till, and no-till with cover crops on field conditions.

NCR-SARE's 2024 Professional Development Awards

For the 2024 Professional Development Program, NCR-SARE awarded more than $1.29 million to 11 projects.

Producer Partnerships Demonstrate the Benefits of Integrated Systems: Increased Profits and Soil Health

A recent North Central SARE Research and Education grant in Kansas demonstrated how integrating crops, livestock and cover crops could help some producers offset revenue loss and failing crops.

NCR-SARE Case Studies

In 2023, the SARE National Reporting, Coordination, and Communications Office partnered with Insight for Action to evaluate four regional grant programs, complete with insightful case studies.

NCR-SARE's 2024 Graduate Student Grants

Twenty-two projects were awarded more than $414,000 through this NCR-SARE grant program which funds graduate student projects that address sustainable agriculture issues.

Apply for a 2025 Farmer Rancher Grant

Proposals are due by 4pm Central Time on December 5, 2024.

Apply for a 2025 Youth Educator Grant

Proposals are due by 4:00 p.m. Central Time on Thursday, November 7, 2024.

NCR-SARE's 2024 Farmer Rancher Grants

More than $784,000 was awarded to 43 projects for this competitive grant program for farmers and ranchers.

PRAIRIE Inspires Youth with Multicultural Food Pathway Program

In the heart of Minnesota’s vibrant Red River Valley, the nonprofit organization PRAIRIE is leading the charge in nurturing the next generation of small-scale farmers. Verna Kragnes and Rick Hall founded PRAIRIE, short for Prairie Rose Agricultural Institute for Research, Innovation & Education, which has become a beacon of opportunity for aspiring farmers. Offering a […]

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