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northeast.sare.org news improving-meat-by-enhancing-soil Improving Meat by Enhancing Soil
In FNE22-027, “Enhancing Health Benefits of Pasture Raised Lamb, Pork and Chicken Utilizing Organic Fish Hydrolysate and Compost Supplementation”, Karen Rodgers of MKVT Farm in Vermont tested the effectiveness of using hydrolysate made from the guts, bones, and cartilage of fish to improve soil health and increase the quality of available forage for pasture-raised animals.
northeast.sare.org news using-mycelium-in-aquaculture-farming Using Mycelium in Aquaculture Farming
Building on the successes of previous experiments using MycoRafts for marshland restoration and mycelium buoys for oyster farming, project leader Sue Van Hook of Greenhorns in Maine, researched a number of approaches to creating lobster buoys from mushroom mycelium – the fibrous tissue from which mushroom fruiting bodies emerge.
northeast.sare.org news expanding-aquaculture-by-farming-scallops-alongside-oysters Expanding Aquaculture by Farming Scallops Alongside Oysters
A recent Northeast SARE aquaculture project demonstrated how Maine seafarms can farm multiple crops in the same space by raising scallops in lantern nets arranged below oyster cages. In Northeast SARE Farmer Grant FNE23-052, Growing Bay Scallops on a Maine Oyster Farm as a Strategy to Diversify Crops and Adapt to a Warming Gulf, Winnegance […]
northeast.sare.org news exploring-the-potential-for-fig-production-in-the-northeast Exploring the Potential for Fig Production in the Northeast
The vast majority of domestic fig production in the United States is concentrated in California, because the cost of overwintering fig trees in colder climates is a barrier to the expansion of commercial production. But on one farm in Yardley, Penn., Craig Boyer is exploring a new method of overwintering figs with the aim of […]
northeast.sare.org news how-to-conduct-research-on-your-farm-or-ranch How to Conduct Research on Your Farm or Ranch
By Kate Cesario Conducting on-farm research allows producers to gain valuable knowledge on how to improve their farm or ranch. By learning the science behind the inner workings of a crop or livestock system, farmers can make changes to increase profitability or sustainability. Research projects are formed around farmers’ goals but are commonly aided by […]
northeast.sare.org news how-the-sare-program-serves-farmers How the SARE Program Serves Farmers
From Northeast SARE Regional Director, Dr. Teresa Leslie Greetings and happy Spring! A little over a year ago I joined the SARE family via Northeast SARE and it has been a pleasure to serve, fund, and support farmers/ranchers in the District of Columbia, Connecticut, Massachusetts, West Virginia, New Hampshire, Vermont, Rhode Island, Maine, New York, […]
northeast.sare.org news northeast-sare-provides-print-resources-to-amish-farming-communities Northeast SARE Provides Print Resources to Amish Farming Communities
Northeast SARE is continuing to explore new markets and audiences through our centering and belonging work. Here at Northeast SARE, we focus on sustainable agriculture and assist in supporting the region's nutritional and textile needs while partnering with our environment and all living organisms comprising our ecosystem. Through our sustainability efforts, we strive to protect […]
northeast.sare.org news farmer-field-day-toolkit-share-your-on-farm-innovations FARMER FIELD DAY TOOLKIT: Share Your On-Farm Innovations
An excellent way for farmers to teach other farmers and the public about the solutions they are developing on their farm is through hosting a field day; an informational on-site event farmers plan to show off their work on conservation, efficiency, and more.
northeast.sare.org news help-northeast-sare-grow-by-joining-our-community Help Northeast SARE Grow by Joining our Community
From the Desk of Northeast SARE Director Dr. Teresa Leslie This is part of a quarterly series on changes at Northeast SARE click here to subscribe to future editions. I would like to take this opportunity to wish all of you a Happy New Year! It is amazing for me to say that I have completed […]
northeast.sare.org news 2025-farmer-grant-question-and-answer-sessions 2025 Farmer Grant Question and Answer Sessions
The Call for 2025 Northeast Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) Farmer Grants is now available. Approximately $850,000 has been allocated to fund projects. Awards of up to $30,000 are available and proposals are due no later than 5:00 p.m. EST on November 12, 2024.
northeast.sare.org news northeast-sare-case-studies Northeast SARE Case Studies
In 2023, the SARE National Reporting, Coordination, and Communications Office (NRCCO) contracted with Insight for Action to conduct a post-project evaluation of four of SARE's regional grant programs. The purpose of the evaluation was to characterize key impacts made by SARE’s grantmaking from 2016 through 2023. The evaluation employed the Success Case Method (SCM) to identify program impacts grounded […]
northeast.sare.org news 2025-farmer-grant-call-for-proposals 2025 Farmer Grant Call For Proposals Now Open
Farmers in the Northeast can apply for up to $30,000 in funding for sustainable agriculture projects starting in 2025. These projects can range from experiments to on-farm events and demonstrations or other educational activities. The Call for 2025 Northeast Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) Farmer Grants is now available. Approximately $850,000 has been allocated […]
northeast.sare.org news free-printable-sustainable-agriculture-library Free Printable Sustainable Agriculture Library
These scannable cards are a great resource for anyone interested in sustainable agriculture. SARE resources combine insights from across multiple projects and regions to create materials that have significant staying power. Print them individually or as a single page you can post in the office, workshop, or tractor for easy reference! Connect with more resources […]
northeast.sare.org news 2025-large-grant-preproposal-qa-answers-and-recordings 2025 Large Grant Preproposal Q&A Answers and Recordings
The sessions will include a brief overview of Northeast SARE's grant programs before moving into breakout rooms where you can connect directly with grant program administrators. Participants will be able to switch between the different breakout rooms to get a sense of how each grant program fits with their potential project.
northeast.sare.org news from-the-directors-desk-centering-and-belonging From the Director's Desk - Centering and Belonging
Northeast SARE provides competitive funding for, and education about, sustainable agriculture. Thus, we center around sustainable agriculture and assist in supporting the regions nutritional and textile needs while at the same time being in partnership with our environment and all living organisms comprising our ecosystem.
northeast.sare.org news which-large-grant-program-is-right-for-you-qa-sessions-taking-place Which Large Grant program is right for you? Q&A Sessions taking place
The Q&As will include a brief overview of Northeast SARE's grant programs before moving into breakout rooms where you can connect directly with grant program administrators. Participants will be able to switch between the different breakout rooms to get a sense of how each grant program fits with their potential project.
northeast.sare.org news call-for-2025-large-grant-preproposals-open Calls for 2025 Large Grant Preproposals Open
Three Northeast Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) programs are calling for preproposals. $5.9M in funding is available across the Research and Education, Research for Novel Approaches, and Professional Development grant programs. Preproposals are due August 6, 2024 by 5 p.m. EST. Q&A Sessions will take place in June and July to help applicants determine […]
northeast.sare.org news learn-about-the-2024-northeast-sare-farmer-grant-projects Learn about the 2024 Northeast SARE Farmer Grant Projects
Thirty-two projects taking place in the Northeast region will receive a total $779,758 in funding through the 2024 Northeast SARE Farmer Grant program. SARE's Project Database is publicly accessible, which means you can follow along with these sustainable agriculture projects taking place in your community.
northeast.sare.org news writing-a-budget-justification-and-narrative Writing a Budget Justification and Narrative
In this video, we talk about the Budget Justification and Narrative required as part of application to Northeast SARE’s Farmer, Partnership, or Graduate Student Research grant programs.
northeast.sare.org news 2024-graduate-student-research-call-for-proposals-question-and-answer-sessions 2024 Graduate Student Research Call for Proposals Question and Answer Sessions
The Northeast Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Graduate Student Research Grant Program is currently calling for proposals. As part of the call for proposals, Northeast SARE Graduate Student Research Grant Administrator Kaitlyn Sirna hosted a series of question-and-answer sessions throughout March and into April. Graduate Student Research Grant Q&A sessions have concluded for this year. […]