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northcentral.sare.org news ncr-sares-2026-partnership-grants NCR-SARE's 2026 Partnership Grants
NCR-SARE awarded more than $1 million to 22 projects through its Partnership Grant Program.
www.sare.org news gaining-new-insights-into-alley-cropping-to-share-with-farmers-in-western-washington Gaining New Insights into Alley Cropping to Share with Farmers in Western Washington
When Nichlos Pate of Raising Cane Ranch in Snohomish, Wash., attempted to expand fruit production on his beef and hay operation, he found very little information available about the benefits of growing hay in between the trees of his cider apple orchard.
www.sare.org news new-sare-bulletin-10-steps-for-conducting-research-on-your-farm-or-ranch New SARE Bulletin: 10 Steps for Conducting Research on Your Farm or Ranch
SARE’s newest bulletin, 10 Steps for Conducting Research on Your Farm or Ranch, provides a practical framework that can help producers design and carry out on-farm research projects.
www.sare.org news 2026-national-cover-crop-report-shows-continued-expansion-of-cover-crop-use 2026 National Cover Crop Report Shows Continued Expansion of Cover Crop Use
Results of the 2026 National Cover Crop Survey released today at the Farm Progress Show indicate strong interest in cover crops among many farmers who produce a wide range of crops and livestock.
northcentral.sare.org news ncr-sares-2026-farmer-rancher-grants 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.
www.sare.org news turning-woodlots-into-revenue-streams-with-silvopasture Turning Woodlots into Revenue Streams with Silvopasture
Charles Lafferty, of Skyline Pastures in Morshville, Penn., saw potential in the wooded section of his family’s 12-acre farm.
www.sare.org news sare-is-hiring-a-business-manager SARE is Hiring a Business Manager
The Business Manager will directly support the SARE Associate Director in overseeing the administrative responsibilities associated with the functions of the NRCCO.
www.sare.org news sare-is-hiring-a-sustainable-agriculture-program-manager SARE is Hiring a Sustainable Agriculture Program Manager
The Program Manager will be a key member of a collaborative, supportive team, responsible for developing written and digital educational and outreach resources focused on various sustainable agriculture topics.
northcentral.sare.org news ncr-sare-announces-retirement-of-jean-andreasen-and-new-hire-kate-seager 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.
www.sare.org news reducing-pest-damage-and-increasing-profitability-for-delaware-bay-oyster-farmers Reducing Pest Damage and Increasing Profitability for Delaware Bay Oyster Farmers
Lisa Calvo of Sweet Amalia Oyster Farm wanted to find a better way to manage mud worms, a costly shellfish pest common to the coastal Northeast.
northcentral.sare.org news ncr-sare-announces-leadership-transition-for-professional-development-program 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.
www.sare.org news using-cover-crops-in-wide-row-corn Using Cover Crops in Wide Row Corn
Iowa farmer Bob Recker challenged conventional thinking by asking whether wider corn rows could allow cover crops to thrive without sacrificing farm profitability.
northcentral.sare.org news ncr-sares-2026-heroes NCR-SARE's 2026 Heroes: Vance Haugen and Jason Rowntree
Vance Haugen and Jason Rowntree are NCR-SARE's 2026 Heroes.
northcentral.sare.org news ncr-sare-regional-director-beth-nelson-retires NCR-SARE Regional Coordinator Beth Nelson Retires
Dr. Beth Nelson has retired as the Regional Coordinator for NCR-SARE in February 2026.
www.sare.org news using-an-alternative-feed-to-bring-stability-in-the-face-of-drought-and-rising-costs Using an Alternative Feed to Bring Stability in the Face of Drought and Rising Costs
Texas farmer Diana Padilla secured a SARE grant to investigate whether farm-grown moringa oleifera could serve as a practical and sustainable feed substitute.
www.sare.org news sare-seeks-ideas-to-improve-sustainable-agriculture-outreach SARE Seeks Outreach Products to Advance Sustainable Agriculture
SARE Outreach is seeking recommendations for information products or outreach initiatives that extend research-based sustainable innovations to improve the sustainability of American agriculture.
northcentral.sare.org news ncr-sare-is-hiring-a-full-time-grants-and-contracts-professional 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.
www.sare.org news sare-celebrates-10000-farmer-focused-projects Ranchers Turn to Compost to Improve Soils and Boost Forage Production
Zachary Withers used a Western SARE Farmer/Rancher grant to examine whether applying compost could help his soil retain more rainfall, reduce erosion and improve forage production.
www.sare.org news redefining-learner-centered-education-to-build-high-impact-ipm-partnerships Redefining Learner-Centered Education to Build High Impact IPM Partnerships
Engaging farmers as self-directed learners and co-educators can improve the effectiveness of extension trainings.
www.sare.org news enterprise-budgets-for-diversified-farms Enterprise Budgets for Diversified Farms
SARE’s newest bulletin, Enterprise Budgets for Diversified Farms: Tools for Understanding Your Bottom Line provides guidance on using enterprise budgets, recordkeeping systems and partial budget analysis to evaluate management decisions for diversified farm operations.