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Page 1: A different kind of grant program  USDA funded to expand and extend knowledge about sustainable agriculture  Regionally administered  Participatory.
Page 2: A different kind of grant program  USDA funded to expand and extend knowledge about sustainable agriculture  Regionally administered  Participatory.

A different kind of grant program

USDA funded to expand and extend knowledge about sustainable agriculture

Regionally administered

Participatory

Inclusive

Systems approach

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Southern SARE 13 states, Puerto Rico

and the U.S. Virgin Islands

Page 4: A different kind of grant program  USDA funded to expand and extend knowledge about sustainable agriculture  Regionally administered  Participatory.

Southern SARE Structure Host Institutions

Ft. Valley State University

University of Georgia

Administrative Council

Technical Review Committee

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Sustainable Agriculture Provides more

profitable farm income

Protects farm environment and natural resources

Promotes stable, prosperous rural communities

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Professional Development Program Part of SARE mandate

State Coordinators

Competitive grants

Annual Workshops

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6 Grant Opportunities Research and Education Grants

Professional Development Grants

Graduate Student Grants

Producer Grants

On-Farm Research Grants

Sustainable Community Innovation Grants

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Research and Education Grants Systems oriented

Multi-institutional

Multi-state

Interdisciplinary

Farmer cooperators at every stage

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Graduate Student Grants Full time Master’s or

Ph.D students

Up to $10,000

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Professional Development Grants

Trains agricultural professionals in sustainable techniques and philosophy

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Producer Grants Up to $10,000 for

individual producer

Up to $15,000 for producer organization

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On-Farm Research Grants Up to $15,000

Extension, NRCS, NGO personnel who work with producers

Must include at least one producer cooperator

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Sustainable Community Innovation Grants Link sustainable

agriculture activities to healthy community development

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SARE offers grants Funding for research

and education

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SARE offers leadership: State coordinator

activities

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SARE offers information Sustainable Ag Network (SAN)

publications

Regional publications

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SARE and Cooperative Extension Historic partnership

Kerr Center

1890 and 1862 liaisons

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For more information: (770) 412-4787

www.southernsare.org


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