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Producer Grants: Advancing Sustainable
Ag InnovationsSouthern SARE Funding Opportunities for
Farmers/Ranchers
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Who is SARE?
Stands for Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program
Authorized in the 1985 Farm Bill and is part of USDA’s NIFA program
Our goal is to support farmers, researchers and educators as they explore sustainable ag practices
Primary tool is grants
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How SARE Works
Regionally administered; we support 13 states and two territories in the Southern region
Host institutions: UGA, FVSU, Kerr Center
Participatory
Inclusive
Administrative Council sets research priorities, releases grant calls for proposals, and reviews/selects grants
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Defining Sustainable Agriculture
SARE’s three broad goals, known as the Pillars of Sustainability Profit over the long term Stewardship of our nation’s land, air
and water Quality of life for farmers, ranchers
and their communities
These goals must be considered when applying for a grant.
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Our Grant OpportunitiesNationally, SARE has provided funding support for over 5,000 sustainable ag research projects.
In the Southern region, we’ve awarded over $52 million in grants for over 900 proposals. We have allotted about $2 million for Producer Grants.
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Producer GrantsFor farmers and ranchers interested in conducting
on-farm sustainable agriculture research to solve farming and ranching challenges.
Awards up to $10,000 for individuals, and $15,000 for farmer organizations.
Can be funded for up to two years.
Grants include a diverse range of topics that promote sustainable agriculture. Examples include trap crops, cover crops, multi-species grazing, innovative marketing, beneficial insects.
Sample Funded Grants Mushroom Production on 100% Waste Substrate Insect Exclusion Using Woven Shade Cloth Switchgrass as Beneficial Insect Habitat and Compost Increasing Sustainability of Goat Production
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What We Fund What We Don’t Fund
Fund Cost of sampling Materials or supplies Outreach expenses Travel for the project Hired labor Refreshments for outreach
Don’t Fund Buying equipment or land Starting a farm Permanent farm
improvements Lunches or other full meals Testing commercial products
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Download the Call for Proposals to learn more:
http://www.southernsare.org/Grants/Apply-for-a-Grant
Interested in Submitting a Proposal?
Tips to Consider
Farmer/Cooperator collaboration
Download and READ the Call for Proposals BEFORE applying
Develop clear goals
Plan and prepare; don’t wait until the last minute
Don’t be afraid to discuss your idea with others
Ask other people to look at your proposal before submitting it.
Ask Questions
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Know More
SARE offers more than grants Learning Center: National publications, including
facts sheets, bulletins and books Regional educational resources and newsletters SARE program materials Grantee project products Videos Topic Rooms SARE listserv
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To Learn More, Visit:http://www.sare.orghttp://www.southernsare.org
E-mail: [email protected]: 770-412-4787Contact your SARE state coordinatorLook for us at conferences, workshops and other events