North Central SARE's network of state coordinators–housed at each land grant university throughout the region–conduct train-the-trainer programs and share information about our grant programs and other sustainable agriculture resources in their respective states.
State Contacts

Gary Lesoing
UNL Extension
Bio
Gary Lesoing is the Nebraska SARE State Coordinator and an Extension Educator in southeast Nebraska with a focus on crop production and sustainable agriculture. His interests include cover crops, soil health, and local food production. can also click here for more information about SARE in Nebraska!
SARE IN NEBRASKA
Since 1988, SARE has awarded numerous grants in every state and Island Protectorate. Aimed at advancing sustainable innovations, these grants add up to an impressive portfolio of sustainable agriculture efforts across the nation.

NEBRASKA Impacts
$6.9
million
million
in funding since 1988
186 projects
funded since 1988
Recent Stories from Nebraska

Advancing Grassland Conservation in Nebraska
Nebraska researcher Kyle Martens is working to better understand ranchers’ preferences regarding grassland conservation programs with support from SARE.