Professional Development Program
SARE's Professional Development Program (PDP) works in every state and island protectorate providing training, grants and resources for ag professionals to build their awareness, knowledge and skills related to sustainable agriculture concepts. PDP opportunities are intended for a wide range of professionals, including:
- Cooperative Extension Service
- Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS)
- Farm Service Agency (FSA)
- the private sector
- NGOs
PDP Overview
Learn more about professional development opportunities in sustainable agriclture.
Sample PDP Grant Projects
Interested in a PDP grant? View a sampling of past grant-funded PDP projects and learn how to apply.
Educator Curriculum Guides
Links to Web-based curricula related to organic farming and youth education.
National Continuing Education Program
This program is designed for Cooperative Extension and Natural Resource Conservation Service personnel, and is also open to farmers, ranchers, and other agricultural professionals nationwide. It emphasizes core concepts and a basic understanding of sustainable agriculture, its goals and its relevance to every farming and ranching operation—large or small.
The core of the national continuing education program is a series of three online courses available at http://courses.sare.org/.
State Coordinator Contact Information
Contact information for state sustainable agriculture coordinators.
Fellows Program
The SARE/NACAA Sustainable Agriculture Fellows program enhances understanding of sustainable agriculture and provides broad-based, national exposure to successful and unique sustainable agriculture programs.
Search for Excellence
The SARE/NACAA Search for Excellence in Sustainable Agriculture program recognizes NACAA members for excellence in the development and implementation of educational programs which advance the adoption of sustainable management practices by farmers and ranchers.