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northcentral.sare.org news ncr-sare-welcomes-new-regional-director NCR-SARE Welcomes New Regional Director
NCR-SARE is pleased to announce Pete Huff as the new Regional Director.
www.sare.org news new-video-learn-and-adapt-as-you-go New Video: Learn And Adapt As You Go
Heather and Alby Brandon know that raising nearly 20 acres of mixed fruit and vegetable crops requires constant experimentation and evolution.
www.sare.org news new-sare-video-build-strong-networks New SARE Video: Build Strong Networks
At HKJ Ranch in Cobbtown, Georgia, fourth-generation cattle farmer Handy Kennedy knows firsthand how critical it is to reach out for support, especially in today’s complex and rapidly changing agricultural landscape.
www.sare.org news biofumigants-for-sustainable-soilborne-disease-management-in-nursery-production Biofumigants for Sustainable Soilborne Disease Management in Nursery Production
In Tennessee, innovative research into biofumigant cover cropping practices has provided nursery producers with new options for managing diseases while reducing workers’ exposure to chemicals.
www.sare.org news new-video-navigate-multigenerational-farming-with-communication New Video: Navigate Multigenerational Farming With Communication
Working a farm with family can be a gift, and ownership transfer to successive generations requires intentional communication and understanding. At Flat Rock Dairy in Paulding, Ohio, dairy farmer Gretl Schlatter knows just how rewarding and complicated it can be to effectively manage a family business. “Farming is a great blessing and full of challenges,” […]
northcentral.sare.org news review-ncrsare Review Grants with NCR-SARE
Review grants with NCR-SARE.
northcentral.sare.org news apply-for-a-research-and-education-grant Apply for a Research and Education Grant
Preproposals are due December 4, 2025 by 4pm Central.
northcentral.sare.org news apply-for-a-farmer-rancher-grant Apply for a Farmer Rancher Grant
Proposals are due December 4, 2025 by 4pm Central.
northcentral.sare.org news apply-for-a-professional-development-program-grant Apply for a Professional Development Program Grant
Proposals are due on November 5, 2025, by 4pm Central.
www.sare.org news new-video-leverage-public-programs-for-land-and-support New Video: Leverage Public Programs for Land and Support
Many beginning farmers find buying land a challenge when they first start their business. At Brandon Family Farm in West Kingston, R.I., Alby and Heather Brandon discuss how public programs and creative partnerships can help grow a thriving business. “You definitely don’t need to own land to start a farm business,” says Alby Brandon, who […]
northcentral.sare.org news apply-for-a-partnership-grant Apply for a Partnership Grant
Proposals are due November 20, 2025 by 4pm Central.
www.sare.org news new-sare-video-using-data-to-drive-decision-making New SARE Video: Use Data to Drive Decision Making
For Handy Kennedy of HKJ Ranch in Cobbtown, Ga., sound data management was key to generational succession on his 200-head cattle operation.
www.sare.org news new-video-create-a-business-plan-and-grow-intentionally New Video: Create a Business Plan and Grow Intentionally
Gretl Schlatter emphasizes the importance of calculated growth and smart technology adoption to provide her operation with the resilience it needs to remain competitive as the industry evolves.
www.sare.org news advancing-walnut-syrup-production-for-increased-profitability-and-farm-income-diversification Advancing Walnut Syrup Production for Increased Profitability and Farm Income Diversification
Researchers advance black walnut tapping for commercial syrup production, diversifying the industry and furthering niche market opportunities.
www.sare.org news new-video-find-success-through-mentorship New Video: Find Success Through Mentorship
After his father’s death, Warren Miller returned to the Palouse region of Washington state to assume the role of fifth generation steward of the family’s 1,200 acre wheat, barley and canola farm. “My biggest challenge was I didn’t really have a mentor or someone I could go to and hit with questions,” Miller says.
www.sare.org news food-loss-waste-program-event-planner-workshop-coordinator-call-for-applications Food Loss & Waste Program Event Planner/Workshop Coordinator Call for Applications
Southern SARE is seeking an event planner workshop coordinator to assist in the planning, coordination, and execution of workshops in ten states.
www.sare.org news can-cover-crops-improve-wine-grape-production-resilience Can Cover Crops Improve Wine Grape Production Resilience?
Cover crops may stabilize production systems under varying weather conditions while having a limited impact on yields.
www.sare.org news new-video-building-customer-relationships-at-brandon-family-farm New Video: Building Customer Relationships at Brandon Family Farm
When it comes to growing sales, building relationships matters as much as what you grow.
www.sare.org news farmer-led-research-identifies-plants-with-the-power-to-attract-pollinators Farmer-Led Research Identifies Plants With the Power to Attract Pollinators
Hardy plants that attract pollinators may be one practical method of boosting pollination and protecting yields.
www.sare.org news new-video-plan-for-stressful-times New Video: Plan for Stressful Times
Starting or taking over a family farming operation is an inherently stressful enterprise. And failing to plan for the impact stress can have on mental health poses real risk for any small business. At Flat Rock Dairy in Paulding, Ohio, dairy farmer Gretl Schlatter and Ohio State University Extension educator Sarah Noggle are working to […]