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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 […]
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 […]
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 Climate Change 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
southern.sare.org news kentucky-farmer-testing-warm-season-grasses-as-forages-for-meat-goats Kentucky Farmer Testing Warm-Season Grasses as Forages for Meat Goats
SALVISA, Kentucky – Fatima Jackson is keeping her fingers crossed that native warm-season perennials being planted on her farm will perform better than tall fescue as an alternative forage for meat goats in the summer months. “Come the heat of the summer in July and August, the goats won’t touch the tall fescue,” said Jackson. […]
southern.sare.org news southern-sare-releases-2025-education-grants-call-for-proposals Southern SARE Releases 2025 Education Grants Call for Proposals
GRIFFIN, Georgia -- The Southern region of the Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) program has released its Call for Proposals for the 2025 Education Grants program. Education Grants are open to academic institutions and organizations, such as nonprofits and non-governmental organizations (NGOs), who are interested in conducting education and outreach activities for the benefit […]
southern.sare.org news southern-sare-seeking-nominations-to-fill-new-equity-justice-and-food-sovereignty-seat-on-the-administrative-council Southern SARE Seeking Nominations to Fill New Equity, Justice, and Food Sovereignty Seat on the Administrative Council
GRIFFIN, Georgia – The Southern Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SSARE) program is adding a new Equity, Justice, and Food Sovereignty seat to 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, ag professionals […]
southern.sare.org news southern-sare-seeking-nominations-to-fill-new-military-veteran-member-seat-on-the-administrative-council 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 adding a new military Veteran member seat to 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, ag professionals and other […]
southern.sare.org news southern-sare-seeking-nominations-to-fill-new-urban-ag-seat-on-the-administrative-council Southern SARE Seeking Nominations to Fill New Urban Ag Seat on the Administrative Council
GRIFFIN, Georgia – The Southern Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SSARE) program is adding a new Urban Ag seat to 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, ag professionals and other stakeholders […]
southern.sare.org news ag-professionals-receiving-training-on-accessible-beekeeping-through-sare-grant Ag Professionals Receiving Training on Accessible Beekeeping through SARE Grant
Front Royal, VA – Justin Ruger, a beekeeper and founder of Accessible Beekeeping was granted a $75,589 Southern SARE Professional Development Program Grant to provide the historically underserved community of people with disabilities the knowledge and skills to participate in apiculture to increase their quality of life and independence. He uses YouTube videos and trains organizations at multiple universities and state extensions. Justin lost […]
southern.sare.org news sare-supporting-strategies-to-curb-food-loss-and-reduce-food-waste-with-grant-opportunity SARE Supporting Strategies to Curb Food Loss and Reduce Food Waste with Grant Opportunity
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 […]