Siblings Erin and Drew Gaugler returned to farming on overgrazed, low-fertility land in North Dakota, they received support from SARE to use cover crops and rotational grazing to restore it. SARE helps farmers like the Gauglers navigate challenges by funding practical, farmer-driven research and education.
Since 1988, SARE grantees—farmers, ranchers, researchers, and educators—have walked a careful line between innovation and risk, using grant support to steady their steps toward more sustainable agriculture. Explore stories of those who’ve navigated that path and the lasting impact they’ve made across the country.
How do these NCR-SARE Projects impact producers?
Between 2014–2024, NCR-SARE FUNDED 1,270 PROJECTS:
- 8,329 farmers reported meaningful changes, like adopting new practices or reducing inputs.
- 157,286+ producers were reached through events such as field days and workshops.
That means for each project funded, 7 farmers made meaningful changes, and 124 were reached, building new farmer-to-farmer connections.
SARE helps farmers like the Gauglers navigate challenges by funding practical, farmer-driven research and education. Through grants, training, and outreach, SARE supports producers in finding a steady path forward.
In this report, you can read more about the Gauglers and other producers who have tested new ideas, built resilience, and discovered sustainable solutions that work on their farms.
By listening to producers, supporting their ideas, and sharing their innovative solutions, NCR-SARE helps them make progress, not by eliminating challenges, but by ensuring they’re equipped to face them with confidence and community.