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northeast.sare.org news previous-projects-with-powerful-preproposals Previous Projects With Powerful Preproposals
Northeast SARE's 2023 Large Grant Webinar features information on how to write a strong preproposal As part of the 2023 Large Grant Webinar, coordinators highlighted specific projects to explore what factors contribute to the success of a Northeast SARE grant. Research for Novel Approaches Grant Coordinator Kali McPeters discussed project LNE22-456R, Culturally Meaningful, Regionally Adapted […]
northeast.sare.org news webinar-connects-applicants-with-answers-and-best-practices Webinar Connects Applicants with Answers and Best Practices
Northeast SARE’s recent 2023 Large Grants Webinar featured information about three Northeast SARE grant programs: Research and Education, Research for Novel Approaches, and Professional Development. Speakers included Associate Director Heather Omand; Grant Coordinators Nevin Dawson, Kali McPeters, and Katie Campbell-Nelson; as well as grantee and current Administrative Council (AC) member, Kwame Matthews. The event was […]
northeast.sare.org news connect-your-farming-community-with-a-northeast-sare-grant Connect Your Farming Community with a Northeast SARE Grant
Farming and food systems are an integral part of life. Sustainable farming and food systems are essential for a community to grow and truly thrive. Northeast Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) grants connect farmers and people who work with farmers (Some are even available to people who work with people who work with farmers) […]
northeast.sare.org news three-2023-calls-for-preproposals-now-open Three 2023 Calls for Preproposals Now Open
Three of Northeast SARE's grant programs are now accepting preproposals. As part of Northeast SARE’s Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Justice Strategic Plan, we will be examining our grant programs and procedures and may make structural changes to our grantmaking systems. To accommodate that work, these grant programs may not call for preproposals in 2023. Research […]
northeast.sare.org news solar-clips-series-shines-light-on-photovoltaics Solar-Clips Series Shines Light on Photovoltaics
University of Maryland extension has created a catalogue of videos that are a great resource for farmers or anyone else looking to install solar panels Northeast SARE grantees share their experience, insights, and stories in a variety of ways. As project leader for ENE20-165, Drew Schiavone from University of Maryland went above and beyond to […]
northeast.sare.org news three-members-depart-from-northeast-sare-ac Three Members Depart from Northeast SARE AC
At their February meeting, the Northeast SARE Administrative Council (AC) bade farewell to Hannah Smith-Brubaker, Rose Ogutu, and Tom Vogelmann. AC members do more than review grants. They are Northeast SARE’s connection to the region. Representatives from universities, farms, agencies, and businesses who lend their time and expertise to help Northeast SARE better serve farmers […]
northeast.sare.org news forest-farming-best-practices Forest Farming Best Practices
Wild and wild appearing ginseng is up to 100 times more valuable than alternatives grown under shade cloths. GNE19-221 investigated strategies for wild-simulated forest planting for ginseng, where forest farmers introduce ginseng to an area and allow it to grow with little intervention. The project, conducted by graduate student Karam Sheban with faculty advisor Marlyse […]
northeast.sare.org news new-possibilities-for-producer-cooperatives New Possibilities for Producer Cooperatives
Northeast SARE Partnership Grant project explores producer cooperatives Community Involved in Sustaining Agriculture (CISA) recently released a case study of two long-standing producer marketing cooperatives. Over the course of more than two years as part of Northeast SARE Partnership Project ONE19-332, CISA provided in-depth support to Our Family Farms (OFF) and The Pioneer Valley Grower’s […]
northeast.sare.org news northeast-sare-administrative-council-approves-5-8m-for-62-projects Northeast SARE Administrative Council Approves $5.8M for 62 projects
The Administrative Council of the Northeast Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) Program recently approved $5.8 million in funding to support 62 projects to conduct applied research, farmer education and farm advisor training to strengthen sustainable agriculture throughout the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic. Northeast SARE offers six different grant programs for farmers, educators, service providers, researchers […]
northeast.sare.org news november-december-2021-innovations-newsletter-features-urban-farming-projects November-December 2021 Innovations Newsletter Features Urban Farming Projects
Check out our latest Innovations newsletter that features recently funded urban agriculture projects, open staff positions and a call to farmers interested in serving on Northeast SARE's Administrative Council.
northeast.sare.org news northeast-sare-awards-708591-in-grants-to-work-in-partnership-with-farmers Northeast SARE awards $708,591 in grants to work in partnership with farmers
Northeast SARE's Administrative Council recently awarded 27 Partnership Grant proposals for the 2021 grant cycle, totaling $708,591. These projects are now underway with the goal of working in direct partnerships with farmers to encourage innovative solutions to current sustainability challenges related to production, marketing, and/or farmer and community well-being in Northeast farming and food systems. […]
northeast.sare.org news dozens-of-students-receive-northeast-sare-grants-to-conduct-sustainable-agriculture-research Graduate students receive Northeast SARE grants to conduct sustainable agriculture research
Twenty-eight students from around the Northeast were recently awarded grants by Northeast SARE to conduct sustainable agriculture research. Graduate students at any accredited Northeast university, college or veterinary school were invited to submit proposals to Northeast SARE's Graduate Student Research Grant Program. The program funds graduate student research focused on sustainable agriculture using either or […]
northeast.sare.org news farmers-invited-to-apply-for-sustainable-ag-grants Farmers Invited to Apply for Sustainable Ag Grants
The Northeast Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) Program is inviting farmers and growers to submit proposals to its Farmer Grant Program. Proposals are due online by 5 p.m. on Nov. 16 for projects starting next spring. Funded projects, which are capped at $30,000, will be announced in late February 2022. The call for proposals, […]
northeast.sare.org news new-edition-of-building-soils-for-better-crops-now-available New Edition of "Building Soils for Better Crops" Now Available
The fourth edition of SARE’s most popular book, Building Soils for Better Crops: Ecological Management for Healthy Soils, is now available online and in print. The book covers everything from soil organic matter and nutrient cycles to ecological soil management including sections on cover crops, compost, reduced tillage, addressing fertility issues and more. Building Soils […]
northeast.sare.org news northeast-sare-now-accepting-preproposals-for-2022-projects Northeast SARE Now Accepting Preproposals for 2022 Projects
The Northeast Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) program is seeking preproposals for three grant programs: Research and Education, Professional Development and Research for Novel Approaches. Grants are aimed at improving sustainable agriculture and local food systems throughout the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic. Preproposals, which capture the preliminary project concept, are required for each grant program […]
northeast.sare.org news annual-report-looks-back-at-2020-and-looks-up-to-the-future Annual Report Looks Back at 2020 and Looks Up to the Future
Northeast SARE has published its annual report for 2020. The report includes a piece from director Vern Grubinger called, "Looking up – for Sustainability". It highlights funded projects representing each of Northeast SARE's six competitive grant programs, and lists the 111 projects awarded in 2020.
northeast.sare.org news successful-farming-practices-in-the-face-of-climate-change Successful Farming Practices in the Face of Climate Change
This article was reprinted with permission from Green Energy Times, a periodical that advances the opportunities at the intersection of business, technology and sustainability. When farmers and growers throughout the Northeast go to work, they know they will face unpredictable weather. After all, Mark Twain’s adage, “If you don’t like the weather in New England, […]
northeast.sare.org news northeast-sare-awards-4-4-million-in-sustainable-agriculture-grant-projects Northeast SARE awards $4.4 million in sustainable agriculture grant projects
The Administrative Council of the Northeast Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) Program recently approved $4,476,328 in funding to support 27 projects to conduct applied research, farmer education and farm advisor training to strengthen sustainable agriculture throughout the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic. Projects were awarded through the Research and Education, Research for Novel Approaches in Sustainable […]
northeast.sare.org news northeast-sare-announces-2021-farmer-grant-awards Northeast SARE Announces 2021 Farmer Grant Awards
The Administrative Council of the Northeast Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) Program is pleased to announce that it has recently approved 29 Farmer Grant projects for funding, totaling $352,241. The Farmer Grant Program funds farmers to explore new ideas in sustainable agriculture on production, marketing, labor, farm succession, social capital and other topics. Projects […]
northeast.sare.org news spiders-provide-conservation-biological-control-on-farms Spiders Provide Conservation Biological Control on Farms
Spiders were the focus of a Northeast SARE Graduate Student Research Grant project conducted by University of Maryland student Dylan Kutz. Kutz was interested in studying these undervalued yet important sources of natural insect control. He said, “Spiders are the most abundant natural enemy that occur in most agroecosystems and are estimated to globally consume […]