Grants and Education to Advance Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems in the Northeast
Learn more about northeast sareFeatured Grant Programs
-
Partnership Grant Program
For agricultural professionals who want to conduct projects working in partnership with farmers.
Learn more
-
Graduate Student Research Grant Program
For graduate students at any Northeast college, university, or veterinary school who want to conduct research on sustainable agriculture topics.
Learn more
Our vision for Northeast agriculture
The guiding principles behind Northeast SARE are captured in our outcome statement as a long-term vision for our region’s agriculture.
Learn moreFeatured News & Resources
Aquaculture
NJ farm evaluates oyster seed nursery practices
Oyster farming is increasing in the Northeast and is a top contributor of our region’s $161 million in annual aquaculture sales. However, a major challenge to the continued growth of this shellfish crop is availability of oyster seed. Hatchery and nursery capacity for seed production is limited, and often the demand for oyster seed exceeds […]
Our Impact
The Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) program is a regional competitive grants and education program operating in every U.S. state and territory.
million
Where We Work
Northeast SARE covers the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic states of Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Massachusetts, Maryland, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, West Virginia, Vermont, and Washington, D.C.
I developed a solutions-based understanding of sustainability in which the balance of environmental, social and economic considerations may vary by farm, community, region or season.
