The grants summary includes a project highlight, a breakdown of funding by SARE project type, the total funding for the state since 1988 and state grant recipients.
Northeast SARE’s network of state coordinators--housed at each land grant university throughout the region--conduct professional development programs and share information about our grant programs and other sustainable agriculture resources in their respective states.
Georgie Cartanza is the Poultry Extension Agent for the University of Delaware. Georgie works with poultry farmers, integrators, and the public. Building awareness and understanding
about best management practices and the impact poultry production has on her community through research, outreach, and education. Georgie has 28 years’ experience in the poultry
industry. She has worked for two of the largest integrators on Delmarva and has been a poultry farmer the past 18 years, the last 9 as an organic producer. Inspired by the challenges we face
and public perception, Georgie works to bridge the gap between perception and reality.
Georgie has received awards for environmental stewardship from the conservation district and the Governors’ Conservation award. In 2017, Georgie was chosen as the first Nuffield International Farming Scholar from the United States. While traveling, she focused on innovations to improve the sustainability of poultry production. Georgie is committed to helping others succeed: farmers, students, fellow associates, and those serving the agricultural community.
Georgie has a B.S. degree in General Agriculture from Delaware State University. Georgie’s Nuffield report can be found here:
https://www.nuffieldscholar.org/reports/us/2017/innovations-poultry-production-increasing-
sustainability-commercial-poultry
Dr. Ogutu is a Horticulture Specialist at Delaware State University. She received her PhD and Masters in Horticulture at Kansas State University and Cornell University, respectively. She has experience in greenhouse management, and has worked in research related to nutrient management in hydroponic production of vegetables. Her work with the small farms program targets limited resource growers and includes activities with High Tunnels and Organic Production, and Integrated Pest Management. She is part of the Northeast Climate Hub and Soil Health Partnership in Delaware. She is one of the Northeast experts in tomato grafting. Dr. Ogutu serves on the Northeast SARE Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice Ad Hoc committee.
SARE in Delaware
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.
Participants learn farming basics at beginning farmer training in Delaware. Photo courtesy of Dan Severson.
Delaware Impacts
$2.5 million
in funding since 1988*
52 projects
funded since 1988*
* These totals reflect available data; complete information may not be available for all grant programs prior to 2016.
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, […]
