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southern.sare.org news education-grant-program-awards-for-fy2025-announced Education Grant Program Awards for FY2025 Announced
GRIFFIN, Georgia – The Southern Sustainable Agriculture Research & Education (SSARE) program has announced the proposals selected for funding for the 2025 Education Grants program. The SSARE Administrative Council recently selected 13 projects totaling $640,116. The Education Grants program allows applicants to conduct education and outreach activities for the benefit of the greater sustainable ag […]
southern.sare.org news on-farm-grant-program-awards-for-fy2025-announced On-Farm Grant Program Awards for FY2025 Announced
GRIFFIN, Georgia – The Southern Sustainable Agriculture Research & Education (SSARE) program has announced the proposals selected for funding for the 2025 On-Farm Grants program. The SSARE Administrative Council recently selected 10 projects totaling $297,089. The On-Farm Grants program provide opportunities for agriculture professionals working directly with farmers and ranchers on sustainable agriculture efforts. The […]
southern.sare.org news producer-grant-program-awards-for-fy2025-announced Producer Grant Program Awards for FY2025 Announced
GRIFFIN, Georgia – The Southern Sustainable Agriculture Research & Education (SSARE) program has announced the proposals selected for funding for the 2025 Producer Grants program. The SSARE Administrative Council recently selected 14 projects totaling $269,728. The Producer Grants program enables farmers and ranchers to test a sustainable agriculture idea using a field trial, on-farm demonstration, marketing […]
southern.sare.org news research-and-education-grant-program-awards-for-fy2025-announced Research and Education Grant Program Awards for FY2025 Announced
GRIFFIN, Georgia – The Southern Sustainable Agriculture Research & Education (SSARE) program has announced the proposals selected for funding for the 2025 Research and Education Grants program. The SSARE Administrative Council recently selected 11 projects totaling $4,368,067. The Research and Education Grants program encourage a systems approach to sustainable agriculture. They are mainly designed for […]
southern.sare.org news urban-agriculture-initiatives-in-kentucky-empowering-communities-and-driving-research Urban Agriculture Initiatives in Kentucky: Empowering Communities and Driving Research
LOUISVILLE, Kentucky Tiffany Bellfield El-Amin, the founder and director of the Kentucky Black Farmers Association (KBFA), leads the Urban BIPOC Farms Mentoring Program through a Southern Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SSARE) On-Farm Research grant. The grant involves three urban farmers in different parts of Kentucky, each with unique soil conditions and farming practices. The […]
southern.sare.org news georgia-organics-ssare-partnered-at-sowth-conference Georgia Organics & SSARE partnered at SOWTH Conference
Thank you and your team for a great conference! I really enjoyed the energy, the thoughtful sessions, and connection to this amazing community across the Southeast.~Gini Knight, USDA SE Regional Coordinator ATLANTA, Georgia -- A collaborative effort between Georgia Organics and Southern Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SSARE), the inaugural SOWTH conference held February 4-6 at the World […]
southern.sare.org news virginia-farmer-advancing-edible-winter-pea-breeding-to-expand-grain-versatility Virginia Farmer Advancing Edible Winter Pea Breeding to Expand Grain Versatility
KEEZLETOWN, Virginia – On a shelf at Tangly Woods, a 6-acre homesteading farm at the base of the Shenandoah Mountains, sits the 1982 land survey map book for Rockingham County with a description of the farm property’s soil stating, “Not suitable for agriculture.” But for the past two decades, Jason Myers-Benner and his family have […]
southern.sare.org news co-cultivating-rice-and-fish-to-reduce-methane-increase-income Co-Cultivating Rice and Fish to Reduce Methane, Increase Income
FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas – University of Arkansas researchers are partnering with rice farmers across the state on a project to reduce winter methane emissions in rice fields while providing an additional income stream to acreage. With a $30,000 On-Farm Research Grant, funded by Southern Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SSARE), bioengineer Benjamin Runkle is adding fish […]
southern.sare.org news vetiver-grass-use-improves-sustainable-agriculture-in-the-virgin-islands Vetiver Grass Use Improves Sustainable Agriculture in the Virgin Islands
ST. THOMAS, Virgin Islands – Laura Martin focuses her Southern SARE Education Grant (EDS24-069) project on the benefits of using vetiver grass for soil conservation and erosion control. She explained that vetiver's deep, dense roots help stabilize soil, prevent landslides, and increase water infiltration. The grass forms a protective barrier that stops sediment and slows […]
southern.sare.org news three-new-administrative-council-members SSARE Welcomes Three New Administrative Council Members
GRIFFIN, Georgia – During the annual summer meeting convening Southern SARE staff and administrative council (AC) members, three new board members were voted in. The new members include Maurice Small, a food consultant and urban farmer from Atlanta, Georgia; Charley Jordan, a veteran, farmer, and educator from Florida; and Hope Ostane-Baucom, a gardener and plant […]
southern.sare.org news southern-sare-seeking-nominations-for-sustainable-ag-leadership-program Southern SARE Seeking Nominations for Sustainable Ag Leadership Program
GRIFFIN, Georgia – The Southern region Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SSARE) program is seeking nominations for its Sustainable Agriculture Leadership Program for 2025. The application deadline is January 10, 2025. The timeline to conduct projects is June 1, 2025 – December 31, 2025. The Sustainable Agriculture Leadership Program recognizes the community leadership contributions of […]
southern.sare.org news southern-sare-on-farm-research-grant-call-for-proposals-released-4 Southern SARE On-Farm Research Grant Call for Proposals Released
GRIFFIN, Georgia -- The Call for Proposals for the 2025 On-Farm Research Grants, intended for agricultural professionals throughout the Southern region who regularly work with farmers/ranchers, has been released by the Southern Region Sustainable Agriculture Research & Education (SSARE) program. Proposal submission deadline is Friday, Nov. 22, 2024, at 12 p.m. (NOON) EST. Announcement of […]
southern.sare.org news southern-sare-producer-grant-call-for-proposals-released-2 Southern SARE Producer Grant Call for Proposals Released
GRIFFIN, Georgia – The Call for Proposals for the 2025 Producer Grant Program, intended for farmers/ranchers and farmer/rancher organizations throughout the Southern region, is now available from the Southern Sustainable Agriculture Research & Education (SSARE) program. Proposal submission deadline is November 08, 2024 at 12 p.m. (NOON) EST. Announcement of funded proposals will take place […]
southern.sare.org news graduate-student-sustainable-agriculture-projects-for-fy2024-announced Graduate Student Sustainable Agriculture Projects for FY2024 Announced
GRIFFIN, Georgia – The Southern Sustainable Agriculture Research & Education (SSARE) program has announced the funded projects for the 2024 Graduate Student Grants program. The SSARE Administrative Council recently funded 21 projects totaling $404,423. The Graduate Student Grants program is one of the few sustainable agriculture research funding opportunities open to Master’s and PhD students […]
southern.sare.org news southern-sare-webinar-held-on-the-professional-development-program-grant-program Southern SARE Webinar held on the Professional Development Program Grant Program
GRIFFIN, Georgia – The Southern Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SSARE) program held a free webinar on August 16 for agricultural professionals such as Cooperative Extension; NRCS; Farm Service Agency, or other USDA agency staff; agriculture consultants; non-governmental organizations; mentor farmers; and other agriculture professionals interested in learning more about and applying for the Professional Development […]
southern.sare.org news habesha-progresses-intends-to-give-back-by-supporting-others HABESHA Progresses: Intends to Give Back by Supporting Others
Atlanta, GEORGIA - by DaraMonifah Cooper Social sustainability is one of the three pillars that Southern SARE encourages more research, education and outreach on. More commonly called quality of life, many aren’t always able to identify and include the specifically related area, but some are all about it as an integral part of their holistic […]
southern.sare.org news professional-development-program-grants-call-for-pre-proposals-now-being-accepted Professional Development Program Grants Call for Pre-proposals Now Being Accepted
GRIFFIN, Georgia – The Call for Pre-proposals for the Southern SARE Professional Development Program (PDP) Grant is now open. The Professional Development Program is a “train the trainer” program, providing funding to agricultural professionals to train Cooperative Extension agents, USDA field personnel, and other ag professionals and educators in areas of sustainable agriculture production practices. […]
southern.sare.org news can-indigenous-agricultural-methods-of-puerto-rico-mitigate-climate-change-and-feed-the-island Can Indigenous Agricultural Methods of Puerto Rico Mitigate Erosion and Feed the Island?
UTUADO, Puerto Rico - Graduate student Joseph Anthony Navarro thinks that sustainable agroecological practices can preserve biodiversity and was awarded a $16,491 SSARE grant to research it. He asks the question, “Can Taino be an alternative to traditional intensive Agriculture?” According to Joseph, a Conuco is an elevated bed of soil, organic matter, and plant/tree residues (mulch) for easy harvesting/weed management. “My […]
southern.sare.org news 2024-young-scholar-research-projects 2024 Young Scholar Research Projects
GRIFFIN, Georgia – Ten Southern Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program 2024 James Harrison Hill, Sr. Young Scholar Enhancement (YES) Grants have been awarded a combined $49,195 throughout the region to engage youth in research processes and encourage their pursuit of college degrees that emphasize sustainable agriculture. As an extension of SSARE’s Research & Education Grants program, the YES grants allow […]
southern.sare.org news 2024-innovative-urban-ag-conference-bridging-education-agriculture-and-technology 2024 Innovative Urban Ag Conference: Bridging Education, Agriculture, and Technology
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas - Kesha Cobb wanted to combine education, urban agriculture and technology so she applied for the Southern SARE Education grant and was awarded $50,000 to create the 2024 Innovative Urban Ag Conference (IUAC) taking place in the fall. A one day, power-packed event, the IUAC will encompass live, futuristic agriculture exhibits, educational […]