Press Releases
Recent sustainable agriculture news from the SARE Outreach national office.
Managing Cover Crops Profitably and Building Soils for Better Crops Now Available as Free eBooks
12/20/2016
SARE's popular Managing Cover Crops Profitably and Building Soils for Better Crops are now available in free eBbook formats.
Investing in the Next Generation of Agricultural Scientists
12/14/2016
SARE began offering research grants to graduate students in 2000 to provide collaborative research opportunities on real-world sustainability issues to the next generation of agricultural scientists. Now, 600 grants later, learn about the program's impact.
Systems Research Handbook: Innovative Solutions to Complex Challenges
11/30/2016
Systems Research for Agriculture provides the theories and tools that researchers and producers need to plan, design and implement interdisciplinary systems research projects that advance sustainable agroecosystems.
SARE Outreach Hires New Communications Associate
10/11/2016
SARE Outreach is excited to introduce Lizi Barba as the newest member of our team. Lizi joined us in the vacant position of Communications Associate on October 4.
SARE, NACAA Name New Sustainable Agriculture Fellows
09/23/2016
The SARE/NACAA Sustainable Agriculture Fellows program welcomes to its ranks four distinguished Extension educators who are eager to learn more about sustainable principles.
High Tunnels and Other Season Extension Techniques Brief Now Available
09/23/2016
SARE’s High Tunnels and Other Season Extension Techniques provides an overview of high tunnels and other sustainable season extension techniques, and includes tips for getting started.
Free SARE Courses Advance Your Sustainable Ag Education
05/26/2016
Looking to learn more about the core concepts of sustainable agriculture? SARE’s online, self-paced sustainable agriculture courses have been updated and expanded to include a course on Agricultural Ecosystem Management. The three courses cover core concepts in sustainable agriculture, its goals and its relevance to every farming and ranching operation, no matter the size.
New Release: SARE’s 2015/2016 Report from the Field
04/26/2016
At every level, SARE is a program of partnerships. Countless SARE grant projects are meaningful to U.S. agriculture because they involve close collaboration between researchers, educators, farmers and ranchers, public agencies and nonprofit/community organizations. 2015/2016 Report from the Field illustrates SARE partnerships that strengthen and sustain agriculture.
Farmers Urged to Participate in Cover Crop Survey
03/24/2016
A nationwide survey of farmers on cover crop use is seeking insight from growers around the country—whether or not they plant cover crops. Farmers: Take the survey now.
SARE Funding is Changing Agriculture in Your State
03/25/2016
Since 1988, SARE has invested over $225 million in more than 5,500 research and education projects led by innovative farmers, ranchers, researchers and educators who are committed to improving agriculture’s profitability, stewardship and quality of life. Find out what SARE is funding in your state.
2016 Fellows Program Applications Due March 15
02/05/2016
Last fall, eight Extension educators from around the country visited Nebraska on a tour of farms and ranches. The tour was part of the enriching, well-regarded professional development program available to NACAA members interested in broadening their knowledge of sustainable agriculture, the SARE/NACAA Sustainable Agriculture Fellowship. Apply today to be a 2016 Sustainable Agriculture Fellow. (Deadline March 15.)
Remembering James Hill
01/08/2016
Building Local Food Systems Topic Brief Now Available
01/11/2016
Whether you are a meat processor or farmer, educator or commercial kitchen, having the best information at your disposal is key to working effectively within your food system. SARE’s new topic brief, Building Local and Regional Food Systems, provides an introduction to different facets of local and regional food systems, and directs you to resources that can help stakeholders build robust community food systems.
Supporting Pollinators with Cover Crops
11/23/2015
Cover crops can do a lot for your farm. To learn how they can support a thriving community of pollinators and beneficial insects—which in turn can improve crop quality and yield—check out SARE’s new 16-page publication, Cover Cropping for Pollinators and Beneficial Insects.
SARE-Affiliated Producers Among White House Honorees
11/03/2015
Three SARE-affiliated farmers and ranchers were among those honored by the White House as Champions of Change for Sustainable and Climate-Smart Agriculture.
Sustainable Agriculture Program Names New Fellows
10/19/2015
Four leading Extension educators have been accepted into the SARE/NACAA Sustainable Agriculture Fellows program.
New Organic Transition Business Planner Now Available
09/08/2015
SARE’s new Organic Transition: A Business Planner for Farmers, Ranchers and Food Entrepreneurs is the perfect tool to help business owners develop an actionable organic transition plan suitable for management teams and lenders.
Lessons Learned During SARE/NACAA Fellows Tour
08/20/2015
SARE Fellows use the Reading the Farm training tool to conduct in-depth analyses.
SARE/NACAA Search for Excellence Applications Due March 15
03/05/2015
For many dairy producers, mastitis poses significant risks to profits and herd health. Penn State Extension Educators Amber Yutzy and Greg Strait are providing producers with tools and information to combat this common infection, earning them top honors from last year's SARE/NACAA Search for Excellence award program.
SARE/NACAA Sustainable Agriculture Fellows
02/26/2015
Applications for the 2015 SARE/NACAA Sustainable Agriculture Fellows program are due on March 15. The Fellows program enhances participants' understanding of sustainable management principles and provides broad-based, national exposure to a unique range of successful sustainable farms and ranches.
Find Out What SARE is Funding in Your State
02/24/2015
Did you know that since 1988 SARE has invested more than $211 million in 5,300 sustainable agriculture research and education projects across the United States? From Washington to Florida, Maine to Hawaii, SARE grants support projects on cover crops and diversified rotations, integrated pest management, pasture-based grazing, energy, marketing and much more. Discover SARE-funded projects in your state.
Strategies to Successfully Manage Northeastern Apple Pests
02/23/2015
A wide range of pests threaten Northeastern apple crops, forcing some growers to spend up to 25 percent of production costs to manage mites, insects, disease and other pests. Practical strategies to help growers lower this huge cost while protecting their region’s $580 million annual apple crop are outlined in Ecological Management of Key Arthropod Pests in Northeast Apple Orchards.