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southern.sare.org news southern-sare-producer-grant-call-for-proposals-released-3 Southern SARE Producer Grant Call for Proposals Released
GRIFFIN, Georgia – The Call for Proposals for the 2026 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 December 5, 2025 at 12 p.m. (NOON) EST. Announcement of funded proposals will take place […]
southern.sare.org news 2026-professional-development-program-grants-call-for-pre-proposals-released 2026 Professional Development Program Grants Call for Pre-proposals Released
GRIFFIN, Georgia – The Call for Pre-proposals for the 2026 Southern SARE Professional Development Program (PDP) Grants is now open. One (1) or two (2) year proposals may be funded up to $100,000. The Professional Development Program is a “train the trainer” program, providing funding to agricultural professionals to train Cooperative Extension agents, USDA field […]
southern.sare.org news southern-sare-releases-2026-research-and-education-grant-call-for-pre-proposals Southern SARE Releases 2026 Research and Education Grant Call for Pre-proposals
GRIFFIN, Georgia -- The Southern region of the Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) program has released its Call for Pre-proposals for the 2026 Research & Education Grants program. The release timeline for the 2026 Research & Education Grants Pre-proposal, along with the full proposal invite, has been adjusted. Please make a note of this […]
southern.sare.org news southern-sare-seeking-nominations-to-fill-two-producer-and-one-ngo-seat-on-the-administrative-council Southern SARE Seeking Nominations to Fill Two Producer and One NGO Seat 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 […]
southern.sare.org news graduate-student-sustainable-agriculture-projects-for-fy2025-announced Graduate Student Sustainable Agriculture Projects for FY2025 Announced
GRIFFIN, Georgia – The Southern Sustainable Agriculture Research & Education (SSARE) program has announced the funded projects for the 2025 Graduate Student Grants program. The SSARE Administrative Council recently funded 18 projects totaling $386,238. 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 sare-seeking-event-planner-to-lead-national-food-loss-and-waster-workshops SARE Seeking Event Planner to Lead National Food Loss and Waste Workshops
GRIFFIN, Georgia -- The USDA recognizes the impacts of food loss and food waste on food security and the environment. USDA, in concert with agency partners, is working toward the goal of reducing food loss and food waste by 50 percent by 2030. In the latest effort in reduction activities, Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education […]
southern.sare.org news southern-sare-awards-young-scholar-enhancement-grants-for-2025 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 […]
southern.sare.org news through-field-trials-some-taro-varieties-suitable-for-the-southeast 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.org news southern-sare-seeking-nominations-to-fill-two-producer-and-two-ngo-seats-on-the-administrative-council 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 […]
southern.sare.org news virginia-tech-research-provides-specifics-on-tarping-to-control-weeds 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 […]
southern.sare.org news visit-rico-equipping-professionals-sustainably-empowering-puerto-rican-farmers 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, […]
southern.sare.org news professional-development-program-grant-awards-for-fy2025-announced 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 […]
southern.sare.org news 2025-ssare-graduate-student-grant-call-for-proposals-now-open 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. […]
southern.sare.org news launching-virtual-and-live-youth-sustainable-educational-agriculture-program 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 […]
southern.sare.org news urban-mushroom-symposium-held-by-uga-urban-ag-center 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, […]
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 […]