State Sustainable Agriculture Coordinators
The basis for state coordinators originated in the 1990 Farm Bill, when
legislators mandated that each state and U.S. territory develop a training
program in sustainable agriculture concepts and systems for field employees,
such as the Extension Service, Natural
Resources Conservation Service and other ag professionals. The legislation
also required states to make information from SARE and other sources available
to farmers and the public.
State coordinator responsibilities include professional development;
promotion, networking and coordination, especially of SARE-related activities;
and communication and evaluation. Activities generally include the following:
Coordinating
annual sustainable agriculture training and educational program opportunities
for all new appropriate field office personnel
Coordinating
updated sustainable agriculture training and education opportunities
for current staff
Promoting the
availability of SARE funding opportunities, program activities and opportunities
Raising awareness
of SARE Outreach educational
materials and services, as well as those of ATTRA
- the National Sustainable Agriculture Information Service and the Alternative
Farming Systems Information Center (AFSIC).
Seeking input
from NRCS and FSA personnel about sustainable agriculture training needs
and shared educational program opportunities.
Submitting timely
reports of state sustainable agriculture programs, impacts, and activities
to the required regional PDP SARE program contact
Participating
in regional PDP activities
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