SARE Supports Strategies to Produce and Distribute Food, Fuel and Fiber Sustainably

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We help position ag communities so the most sustainable approaches permeate U.S. agriculture. Find research-based, farmer-driven resources on sustainable agriculture practices for your farm.

Southern SARE offers competitive grants and educational opportunities for farmers/ranchers, researchers, educators, institutions, organizations and others exploring sustainable agriculture in the Southern region, Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands. Which grant is right for you?

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Microbiome-Guided Strategies to Improve Cattle Production Efficiency and Health

Calf digestive issues can be a substantial hindrance to livestock health and productivity in the U.S dairy and beef industries. SARE-funded research conducted by Peixin Fan at Mississippi State University may provide insights on microbiome-guided strategies that offer beef and dairy farmers new options for improving livestock resilience and profitability.

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New SARE Bulletin Available

Learn how enterprise budgets help farmers track costs and revenues for individual parts of their operations, improving financial clarity. The guide provides practical tools and examples to support recordkeeping, budgeting, and more informed whole-farm planning.

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Featured News

Southern SARE Seeking Nominations to Fill New Military Veteran Member Seat on the Administrative Council

GRIFFIN, Georgia – The Southern Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SSARE) program is seeking a military Veteran to fill the vacant Veteran Member seat on its Administrative Council, the governing body for the program in the Southern region. SARE is a USDA-funded program that provides both research grant funding opportunities and educational resources for farmers/ranchers, […]

The most significant thing that came out of the project was that we received so many requests from farmers across Texas and western states like California asking for more information on tagasaste. This is a challenging area environmentally, and there are a lot of problems here that need to be solved. The SARE grant gave us a leg up in beginning to look for solutions.

Malinda Beeman, Marfa Maid Dairy, Marfa, TX
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Southern SARE Grants

  • 106,240 farmers and ranchers participated in learning
  • 19,443 farmers and ranchers gained knowledge or skills
  • 16,148 farmers and ranchers changed a practice
Based on SARE grantee reports, 2021—2026.