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Promoting Sustainable Agriculture and Agricultural Research

Learn about the North Central Region-SARE program that supports sustainable agriculture through grants and programs, including research, education, farmer and youth projects, and professional development. Explore how the program aims to enhance environmental quality, economic viability, and improve the quality of life for farmers and society. Discover funding opportunities and initiatives to advance sustainable farming practices.

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Promoting Sustainable Agriculture and Agricultural Research

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  1. NCR-SARE offices: University of Minnesota University of Missouri Lincoln University photo credit: Abram Kaplan

  2. Sustainable agriculture is an integrated system of plant and animal production practices having a site-specific application that will over the long term: • Satisfy human food and fiber needs; • Enhance environmental quality and the natural resource base upon which the agricultural economy depends; • Make the most efficient use of nonrenewable resources and on-farm resources and integrate, where appropriate, natural biological cycles and controls; • Sustain the economic viability of farm operations; and • Enhance the quality of life for farmers and society as a whole. photo credit: Abram Kaplan

  3. Sustainable agriculture is an approach to agriculture where emphasis is given to consideration of: • Economic impacts • Environmental impacts • Social impacts photo credit: Joan Benjamin

  4. North Central Region-SARE Mission Strengthen communities, increase farmer/rancher profitability, and improve the environment by supporting research and education. photo credit: David Baltensperger

  5. the SARE Program • Funds come from annual Congressional appropriations. • Due to the federal fiscal year, appropriations are usually mid-year. • The appropriations fund National SARE, National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA), and the four regions. • NCR-SARE receives $3 to $4 million per year. • NCR-SARE appropriation provide funds for 4 grant programs, several small grant programs, and program support. photo credit: Jean Andreasen

  6. Research & Education Grant Program • Beth Nelson • Regional Coordinator and • Director of Research and Education Programs • University of Minnesota • 2012 Report photo credit: Clark Lemley

  7. Research & Education Grant Program • Research and Education grant awards range from $10,000 to $200,000. • NCR-SARE funds about • 8 - 12 Research and Education projects per year. • Projects can be for Research or Education/ Demonstration. • Projects may last up to 36 months. photo credit: Abram Kaplan

  8. R & E Grants Funded Per State 2012 w 9 1988-2012 w 430

  9. R & E Dollars Funded Per State 2012 w $1,552,922 1988-2012 w $33,422,169

  10. Farmer Rancher Grant Program Joan Benjamin Associate Regional Coordinator and Farmer Rancher Grant Program Coordinator Lincoln University Jefferson City, Missouri 2012 Report photo credit: Christine Yeager

  11. Farmer Rancher Grant Program • Farmer and Rancher Grant awards can be for: • individuals ($7,500 max), • partners ($15,000 max), or • groups ($22,500 max) • About 50 projects are funded each year. • Projects may last up to 25 months. photo credit: Joan Benjamin

  12. Farmer Rancher Projects Funded Per State 2012 w 52 1992-2012 w 1,002

  13. Farmer Rancher Grant Dollars Funded Per State 2012 w $544,998 1992-2012 w $6,279,296

  14. Youth Educator Grants Joan Benjamin Associate Regional Coordinator and Farmer Rancher Grant Program Coordinator Lincoln University Jefferson City, Missouri 2012 Report photo credit: Nathan Papendorf

  15. Youth Educator Grants • Youth Educator Grants for educators to provide programming on sustainable agriculture for youth, $2,000 maximum. photo credit: Brooke Salvaggio

  16. Youth Educator Grants Funded Per State 2008-2012 w 57 2012 w 21

  17. Youth Educator Dollars Funded Per State 2012 w $40,804 • 2008-2012 w $108,264

  18. Professional Development Program Rob Myers Regional PDP Coordinator and Director of Extension Programs University of Missouri 2011 Report photo credit: Teresa Webb

  19. PDP CompetitiveGrant Program • Professional Development Program awards range from $30,000 to $75,000. • Projects may last up to 36 months. • About 6-8 projects are funded each year. photo credit: Francis John Hay

  20. PDP — Funded Competitive Grants Per State 2011 w 7 1994-2011 w 134

  21. PDP — Funded Competitive Dollars Per State 2011 w $441,947 1994-2011 w $7,505,523

  22. Graduate Student Grant Program Beth Nelson Regional Coordinator and Director of Research & Education Programs University of Minnesota 2012 Report photo credit: Brad Masi

  23. Graduate Student Grant Program • Graduate Student Grant awards can be up to $10,000. • Projects may last up to 36 months. • About 15 projects are funded each year. • Currently enrolled graduate students must write proposal and the lead work on project. photo credit: Silka L. F. Kempena

  24. Graduate Student Grants Funded Per State 2012 w 17 2002-2012 w 164

  25. Graduate Student Grant Dollars Funded Per State 2012 w $168,598 2002-2012 w $1,605,147

  26. New for 2012-2013 NCR-SARE Proposals

  27. for more information about NCR-SARE: by phone: 612.626.3113 by email: ncrsare@umn.edu www.northcentralsare.org Follow us on: photo credit: Joan Benjamin

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