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Soil for Water

This series of 11 semi-structured interviews was carried out by Virginia Tech and Virginia Cooperative Extension to better understand farmers’ and ranchers’ agroecological motivations and values related to the protection and conservation of water resources. The series highlights diverse farms of Virginia’s agricultural community through a narrative inquiry framework. Introduction to the Soil for Water […]

Regenerative Grazing in the South: Case Studies from Texas, Arkansas, Mississippi and Virginia

A multistate team lead by the National Center for Appropriate Technology developed the following series of rancher profiles as part of a larger project to promote regenerative grazing and soil health throughout the South. Case Studies from Texas This publication explains historical factors that have created barriers to adoption and profiles a working group and […]

Aquatic Mammal Management on Agricultural Lands

These resources were created by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension to assist landowners in the sustainable management of ponds, wetlands and wildlife. This video addresses the control and management of problematic aquatic mammals, such as beavers and nutria, which can cause significant damage to aquatic ecosystems and infrastructure. It covers effective strategies and best practices for […]

Yak Meat Production Enterprise Budgets

Instructions: Enterprise Budget Worksheet for Yak Meat Production This guide offers instructions for using the Enterprise Budget Worksheet for Yak Meat Production, below. Excel tool: Enterprise Budget Worksheet for Yak Meat Production This decision tool is targeted for those interested in raising yaks for meat production. The goal is to assist individuals in accounting for […]

Sustainable Strawberry Production Video Series

The videos on this page were developed by the University of Arkansas as part of a training program to help Extension and Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) agents share information with strawberry growers about sustainable practices. The videos plus additional information about the training program are also available at the University of Arkansas Sustainable Practices […]

Sustainable Upland Cotton Production

This project developed a set of 12 video training tools to enhance skills and knowledge about sustainable cotton production for Cooperative Extension agents. The 12 videos are listed below. They were created by a team from Texas A&M University, Louisiana State University, and Oklahoma State University. Cotton Growth and Development Beltwide Seed Quality Survey Basic Soil […]

Southern SARE Awards Young Scholar Enhancement Grants for 2025

GRIFFIN, Georgia – The Southern Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Grant program (SSARE) is giving young researchers an opportunity to learn more about sustainable agriculture. Through the James Harrison Hill, Sr. Young Scholar Enhancement Grant program, high school and undergraduate students are working alongside researchers on SSARE-funded projects, ranging from disease management to soil health […]

Through Field Trials, Some Taro Varieties Suitable for the Southeast

ASHEVILLE, North Carolina – Farmers across the Southeast are catching on to the production ease, culinary connections, and value-added diversity of taro – an ancient root crop that has been an integral part of the diet of civilization for thousands of years. With the right varieties, the tropical crop can be a viable, versatile, delicious, […]

Southern SARE Seeking Nominations to Fill Two Producer and Two NGO Seats on the Administrative Council

GRIFFIN, Georgia -- Interested in sustainable agriculture and are looking to have an impact on sustainable agriculture practices in your community? The Southern SARE program gives producers and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) the opportunity to serve on the Administrative Council and provide a “voice” for the direction of sustainability across the Southern region. Southern SARE is […]

Virginia Tech Research Provides Specifics on Tarping to Control Weeds

ROANOKE, Virginia – Farmers have long understood that tarping plots prior to planting can kill weeds, but how long it took for weeds to die under cover wasn’t completely known. Baseline research conducted by Virginia Cooperative Extension is providing some specifics. Funded by a Southern Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SSARE) On-Farm Research Grant, Virginia […]

Visit Rico: Equipping Professionals, Sustainably Empowering Puerto Rican Farmers

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico The Visit Rico Professional Development Program SSARE grant project aims to enhance Puerto Rico's food security and economy by supporting small farms, which have declined in recent years. Between 2012 and 2018, the number of farms in Puerto Rico decreased with a significant reduction in farms under 10 acres. Led by Camille Collazo, […]

Professional Development Program Grant Awards for FY2025 Announced

GRIFFIN, Georgia – The Southern Sustainable Agriculture Research & Education (SSARE) program has announced the proposals selected for funding for the 2025 Professional Development Program.  The SSARE Administrative Council recently selected 9 projects totaling $725,151. Professional Development Program Grants further education and outreach strategies for professionals and educators who work directly with farmers and ranchers. The […]

2025 SSARE Graduate Student Grant Call for Proposals Now Open

GRIFFIN, Georgia – The Southern Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SSARE) program has released the 2025 Call for Proposals for Graduate Student Grants. Southern SARE Graduate Student Grants are open to Master’s and PhD students, enrolled at accredited institutions across the Southern region, who are interested in exploring areas of sustainable agriculture through quantitative and qualitative research projects.  […]

Launching Virtual and Live Youth Sustainable Educational Agriculture Program

ST. CROIX, Virgin Islands The Center for Educational Growth (CFEG), an education-based nonprofit organization and hybrid school that offers online and in-person courses for students headquartered in the U.S. Virgin Islands, received a $50,000 Research and Education grant from the Southern SARE (SSARE) program to develop a virtual and in-person youth sustainable education agriculture program […]

Urban Mushroom Symposium held by UGA Urban Ag Center

GRIFFIN, Georgia – On Friday, March 7, 2025, Southern SARE participated in a first-time University of Georgia (UGA) Mushroom Symposium with 132 attendees including producers, growers, controlled environment agriculture professionals, and mushroom enthusiasts. Organized by the UGA Center for Urban Agriculture and held at the UGA Griffin Campus student learning center, attendees learned from research presentations, […]

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 […]

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 […]