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Xerces Society Pollinator Short Courses Coming to Alabama
06/06/2013
SSARE-supported programs raise awareness of pollinator habitat conservation.
Southern SARE Seeking Nominations for NGO Administrative Council Member
06/06/2013
NGO representatives invited to submit nominations to serve on the AC. Deadline July 15, 2013.
Managing for Mastitis in Dairy Housing Systems
05/30/2013
Comparing infection levels between conventional freestall barns and alternative compost-bedded pack barn systems.
County Extension Agents Learn What Sustainable Agriculture Means to Kentucky through Unique SARE Training Program
05/21/2013
Extension agents from across the country visited the Southern region recently for the SARE Fellows Tour.
Southern SARE Seeking Nominations for Producer Administrative Council Member
05/01/2013
Producers invited to nominate themselves or others to serve on the AC. Deadline July 1, 2013.
Texas Study Exploring Common Corn Fungus as a Specialty Foodstuff
04/29/2013
Researchers, farmers teaming up to establish production/marketing for huitlacoche.
Mississippi Farmer, Researcher Team Up to Study Fruit Tree
04/24/2013
SSARE-funded project looks at the jujube as an alternative crop.
Xerces Society Pollinator Short Courses Being Held in Kentucky in June
04/23/2013
SSARE-funded programs promote pollinator habitat conservation.
Xerces Society Pollinator Short Courses Being Held in Tennessee in June
04/15/2013
SSARE-funded workshops support pollinator conservation.
North Carolina Producer Exploring Integrated Management System for Rabbits
04/11/2013
The goal is to provide an alternative program to conventional production practices.
Florida SARE Offering Free Graduate Student Grant Writing Workshop
03/21/2013
Workshop to walk graduate students through grant writing process.
2013 Xerces Society Pollinator Short Courses Kick Off in Louisiana
03/21/2013
SSARE-funded events provide training on conserving pollinator habitats.
Professional Development Program (PDP) Grant Applications Now Being Accepted
03/20/2013
Calls for Proposals are due at 11:59 p.m. EST on June 3, 2013.
Southern SARE Funds 2013 On-Farm Research Grants
03/18/2013
On-Farm Research Grants offer collaboration between farmers and university/Extension specialists.
Producer Grants for FY2013 Funded
03/06/2013
Over $30,000 in sustainable ag projects funded for farmers to further sustainable ag practices across the Southern region.
Southern SARE Releases Research & Education Grants Calls for Proposals
03/05/2013
SSARE is now accepting grant applications for its flagship grants program.
Help Further Sustainable Ag Research with Graduate Student Grants
03/04/2013
The Graduate Student Grant Call for Proposal for FY2013 is now available.
Diversify Grazing and Practice Conservation With Native Warm Season Grasses
02/26/2013
MSU study determining the economics of growing native warm season grasses over bermudagrass.
Georgia Wool Socks Headed to Soldiers in Afghanistan
02/18/2013
Socks-to-soldiers effort supported, in part, by a Southern SARE grant.
UGA Survey Says: Georgia farmers interested in forming food hubs
02/06/2013
Georgia farmers are looking to food hubs as a means to marketing produce, fresh meat, and eggs.
Edamame: A Promising Niche Product for Virginia Tobacco, Vegetable, Organic Producers
01/28/2013
Producing edamame through season extension techniques in Virginia.
Virginia Tech Researchers Test the Sustainable Ag Benefits of Mob Stocking
01/22/2013
Comparing mob stocking to other grazing systems as a viable sustainable ag practice.
University of Florida Exploring IPM Techniques to Control the Spotted Wing Drosophila
01/14/2013
Using IPM methods to get a handle on destructive pest.
More Wheat Options for Organic Producers May Be on the Horizon
01/02/2013
NCSU researchers studying weed-suppressive cultivars.
Sustainable Community Innovation Grants Awarded for FY2012
12/17/2012
Nearly $50,000 awarded for projects that link sustainable agriculture with community development.
Beekeeper Conducting Stock Improvement Program for a More Sustainable Honeybee
12/05/2012
Tennessee beekeeper improving local stock for pest and disease resistance, production, growth, and brood pattern.
New Hort Resource to Help Support Sustainable Ecological Systems
10/29/2012
Web-based tool to showcase low-input plants that exhibit environmental benefits and IPM characteristics.
Georgia's Network of Food Hubs Connects Local Farmers, Markets
10/05/2012
University of Georgia survey the first step in a plan to support the development of new food hubs.
Graduate Student Sustainable Agriculture Projects for FY2012 Announced
09/10/2012
Season extension techniques, Integrated Pest Management and mob grazing some of the newly funded projects.
Cover Crop Research Shows Advantages Against Pests
09/07/2012
SSARE-funded project studying cover crops to improve soil and prevent diseases.
On-Farm Research Grants Emphasize Ag Professional and Farmer/Rancher Collaboration
09/05/2012
Application deadline to apply for On-Farm Research Grants is Nov. 15, 2012.
Producer Grants to Further Sustainable Agriculture Now Available
09/05/2012
Application deadline to apply for a Producer Grant is Nov. 15, 2012.
Bringing Annie's Project to More Southern Region States
08/23/2012
SSARE-funded workshop trains Extension specialists to deliver risk management program to women farmers.
Sustainable Community Innovation Grant Calls for Proposals Now Open
08/20/2012
Grants link sustainable ag practices with healthy economic community development.
Online Planning Tool Aides in Developing Local Food Systems
08/15/2012
Tool focuses on an integrated approach to food systems development rather than just one specialty area.
2012 Index Highlights SSARE-Funded Projects
08/02/2012
Southern SARE's annual report on final and on-going funded projects is now available.
Management Course Available for Beginning Farmers
07/30/2012
University of Florida course provides skills/knowledge critical to managing a farm operation.
Third Thursday Thing Celebrates 15th Anniversary
07/25/2012
Two-year grant-funded program evolves into a leading sustainable agriculture event.
Grant Education Workshop Being Offered
07/10/2012
Free, two-day event to provide grant education resource information.
MSU Researchers Identify Biological Method to Control Devastating Catfish Disease
07/09/2012
Researchers using a native fish species to disrupt the disease cycle.
Xerces Society to Hold Pollinator Short Course in Texas
06/28/2012
Program provides ways to conserve and manage native pollinator habitats.
North Carolina A&T Showcases Sustainable Ag Practices
06/22/2012
Annual field day gives participants insights on practices that can improve profits.
Nearly $1.2 Million Awarded to Further Sustainable Ag Research
06/19/2012
High tunnels, organic rice production, local foods among the Research & Education projects funded for FY2012.
Grafting May Control Soil-Borne Diseases in Tomatoes
06/14/2012
University of Florida study shows grafting provides resistance to root-knot nematode.
Professional Development Program Grants Awarded for FY2012
06/12/2012
PDP grants funded include goat production, Annie's Project, and high tunnels.
Farm Fest Promotes Community/Environment Relationships
06/04/2012
Florida event highlights crop production practices, new technologies, environmental stewardship, more.
Turning the Black Soldier Fly into a Value-Added Tool
05/29/2012
Georgia family farm using insect to help achieve no-waste goals.
Producers/Ag Professionals Look to SSARE for New Ideas, Methods, Technologies
05/24/2012
Producer/On-Farm grants survey points to positive impacts of the SARE program.
Some Native Bees May Be Valuable for Commercial Pollination Services
05/08/2012
Georgia research finds some native bees suitable replacements of honeybees for pollinating apples.
Virginia Tech Researchers Exploring Sustainable Methods to Control Brown Marmorated Stink Bug
04/26/2012
Trap cropping, row covers, organic pesticides some methods being studied in SARE-funded research.
Pollinator Short Courses in South Carolina June 6 and 13
04/16/2012
The Xerces Society hosting program intended to promote pollinator habitat conservation.
Pollinator Short Courses in Georgia May 15 and 17
04/11/2012
The Xerces Society hosting program intended to promote pollinator habitat conservation.
NCSU Research Explains How Vermicompost-Amended Soils Ward Off Crop Pests
04/10/2012
Using vermicompost promotes IPM and trap cropping, study shows.
Pollinator Short Course in Oklahoma May 17
04/09/2012
The Xerces Society hosting program intended to promote pollinator habitat conservation.
Pollinator Short Course in Arkansas May 15
04/02/2012
The Xerces Society hosting program intended to promote pollinator habitat conservation.
Free Oklahoma Workshops on Composting and Rainwater Harvesting
03/23/2012
Workshop series held throughout Oklahoma in April and May.
Multi-State Resource Tool Addresses Small Ruminant Production Needs in the South
03/22/2012
Small Ruminant Toolbox covers all manners of production, planning, marketing, and health.
Successes in Organic Peanut Production Can Apply to Conventional Systems
03/15/2012
UGA researchers perfect weed control strategy in organic peanuts.
Research & Education Grant Calls for Proposals Postponed This Year
03/13/2012
The next R&E Call for Pre-proposals will be issued in March 2013.
Using Like Plants as Trap Crops to Control the Harlequin Bug
03/12/2012
Virginia Tech research shows that mustard as a border row trap crop is effective in controlling the pest in collards.
2012 Southern SARE Producer Grants Funded
03/07/2012
Honeybee breeding, black soldier flies, organic sweet potato production some of the projects funded.
Grant Applications for Our Train the Trainer Program Are Now Being Accepted
03/06/2012
Grant submission deadline for Professional Development Program pre-proposals is 11:59 p.m. EST on June 4, 2012.
Graduate Student Grant Applications for FY2012 Now Being Accepted
03/01/2012
Grant submission deadline is 11:59 p.m. EST on June 4, 2012.
On-Farm Research Grants for FY2012 Funded
03/01/2012
Nearly $90,000 in grants have been awarded for FY2012 to further on-farm research in sustainable agriculture.
Alabama Vegetable Farmers Seeing Success with Trap Crops
02/23/2012
Alabama Extension demo plots show trap crops can protect vegetables from pests.
Determining the Best Bee for Your Operation
02/13/2012
North Carolina producer receives S-SARE grant to study bee stocks.
Fish Extract Products Can Control Foliar Diseases in Organic Blueberries, UGA Research Finds
02/07/2012
Product labeled for organic use can be used after blueberry harvest.
Global Food Staple Crop has Multiple Uses in U.S.
02/02/2012
Pigeon pea can be used as a forage, garden crop, or edible landscape ornamental, Texas researcher finds.
Using Natural Enemies to Control Peach Tree Pests
01/18/2012
USDA researchers studying alternatives to chemicals.
New Video: Conserving Water in the Texas High Plains
01/13/2012
Agriculture in the Texas High Plains, a $20-billion-per-year industry, is facing a water crisis. Thanks to a unique partnership of High Plains producers and Texas Tech University researchers, however, farmers and ranchers are developing economically viable alternatives to water-intensive monoculture systems.
Pollinator Conservation Short Course Taking Place in Florida, Feb. 2
01/03/2012
Short course draws attention to declining pollinator populations and the need for conservation.
2011 Sustainable Community Innovation Grants Funded
12/21/2011
Developing food programs to build community partnerships the emphasis of new Sustainable Community Innovation Grants.
Get Our 2011 Annual Projects Report
12/20/2011
Interested in what sustainable ag projects we fund? Read our 2011 Annual Index.
NCSU Study of Parasitic Wasp Could Help Control Common Pest of Vegetable Crops
12/19/2011
Researchers seeking to unravel life history of the wasp, which attacks the brown stink bug.
Perennial Legume Being Explored as Nitrogen Fixer in Grass Pastures
12/14/2011
The goal is to find low-input alternatives to fertilizers, while promoting sustainable grazing methods.
Raising and Marketing Heritage Hogs
12/07/2011
North Carolina non-profit creating more awareness on the proper methods of raising heritage swine breeds.
Tuskegee University Breaks Ground on Sustainability Center
12/06/2011
Tuskegee University will soon be home to a new state-of-the-art ag research facility.
Lastest Common Ground Newsletter Published
11/18/2011
The Winter 2011/2012 Common Ground newsletter has been published.
Georgia Farmer Testing European Melon Varieties for Local Markets
11/15/2011
Urban farmer testing the local markets for specialty crops.
South Carolina Food Hub Offers Healthy, Local Food Options
11/09/2011
GrowFood Carolina launches, connecting area farmers with local communities.
Fish Waste Compost Proves Beneficial to South Carolina Garden Co-op
11/01/2011
Tomatoes and cucumbers benefit from fish waste compost in funded study.
First Large Systems Research Grants Funded
10/31/2011
Large Systems Research Grants support long-term whole systems research.
Georgia Sustainable Ag Group Launches Effort to Create Food Hubs
10/28/2011
The Georgia Sustainable Ag Consortium held their kick-off event on Oct. 27 to discuss food hub creation.
Research & Education Grants to Advance Systems Research Awarded for FY2011
10/24/2011
Over $1.4 million in grants awarded to further sustainable agriculture systems research efforts.
Using Cover Crops to Produce High-Value Organic Vegetables
10/13/2011
Exploring cover crops and crop rotations as two practices that can aid in successful organic production.
Exploring Bumblebee Nesting Boxes for Low-Cost Crop Pollination, Species Diversity
10/03/2011
University of Arkansas graduate students hopes to develop design recommendations.
Newly Formed Georgia Sustainable Ag Coalition Has Sights Set on Food Hubs
09/30/2011
Coalition holding free kick-off event Oct. 27 in Athens, Ga.
Connecting Chefs with Local Farmers with Season Extension High Tunnels
09/28/2011
LSU researcher hoping for year-round production with high tunnels.
Professional Development Program Grants Announced for FY2011
09/26/2011
Grants demonstrating sustainable ag education and outreach strategies for Extension, NRCS, and other ag professionals.
Breaking into Organic Hops Production
09/19/2011
North Carolina farmer leading the way in production, marketing.
Researchers: Land a Grant with this Video Tutorial on Systems Research
09/14/2011
A set of videos designed to educate you on systems approaches and write a successful systems research grant.
Using Listening Devices to Detect Hidden Pest Infestations
09/12/2011
Researchers putting an ear to the soil around grape vines to detect the grape root borer.
Large Systems Research Grants Now Available
09/08/2011
Grant submission deadline is 11:59, EST on Nov. 1, 2011.
Graduate Student Grants for FY2011 Announced
09/07/2011
Eleven research projects totaling $108,323 funded.
On-Farm Research Grants Emphasize Farmer/Organization Collaboration
09/01/2011
Calls for Proposals for On-Farm Research Grants are now open. Grant submission deadline is Nov. 15, 2011.
Producer Grants to Further Sustainable Agriculture Now Available
09/01/2011
Calls for Proposals for Producer Grants now open. Submission deadline is Nov. 15, 2011.
Interested in Pollinator Conservation? Training Courses Coming to the South in 2012
08/29/2011
Xerces Society's courses have reached 1,200 participants in 23 states since 2008.
Sustainable Community Innovation Grant Opportunities Now Available
08/23/2011
Grant submission deadline is Oct. 3, 2011.
2011 Index Published
08/12/2011
The Index is an annual publication listing all final projects and on-going projects for the current year for each grant we offer.
Use Cover Crops, Manure for Best Soil Quality
08/11/2011
Hairy vetch and dairy manure help build soil structure and improve soil quality.
Oklahoma Summer Camp Program Teaches High Schoolers About Sustainability
08/01/2011
Southern SARE AC member hosts Camp T.U.R.F. farm visit.
Free Workshop Covers Approaches to Applying for Systems-Based Research Grants
07/29/2011
Preparing and managing systems research grants.
Appalachia Identified as Most Diverse Foodshed in North America
07/20/2011
Anthropologist working to preserve seeds, save cultures.
Sustainably Managing Pests, Diseases for Vegetable Production
07/11/2011
Clemson University Organic Pest Management series
UGA Study Investigates Impact of Farm Labor Shortages
07/08/2011
Ag economist says changes to policies/business strategies needed to help farmers, workers.
Cover Crops a Sustainable Method of Soil Management in Strawberries
06/28/2011
NCSU study: Cover crops serve diverse soil management functions in strawberry production.
Facing the Weed Challenges in Organic Crops
06/23/2011
UGA program introduces integrated approaches to weed management.
Georgia County Helping Local Farmers Develop Value-Added Products
06/21/2011
Pike County, Georgia -- where local ag diversity meets entrepreneurial product creativity.
Exploring Biological Control of Greenhouse Pests
06/16/2011
North Carolina State University research is using 'Black Pearl' pepper banker plant systems to manage thrips.
What Does Sustainability Look Like?
06/14/2011
SARE Florida Fellows Tour introduces participants to sustainable ag principles.
Newest Edition of Common Ground Newsletter Published
06/09/2011
Read the summer 2011 edition of our newsletter, Common Ground.
Virginia Beekeepers Successful in Rearing Local Honeybee Colonies
06/08/2011
Hives started from nucleus colonies have a higher winter survival rate than package-started hives.
Consumer Interest Growing for Locally Produced Animal Fiber Products
06/01/2011
Well-being for environment, animals, farm driving factors for locally produced clothing.
Tropical Island Forages May Be Good Fit as Summer Cover Crops
05/25/2011
University of Virgin Islands researcher testing tropical forages as cover crops in vegetable fields.
UT Research Increasing Organic Options to Control Cucumber Beetles
05/20/2011
In preliminary results, one quarter of beetles killed with biopesticide containing naturally occurring fungus.
The Right Intercropping System for the Best Squash Yields
05/16/2011
Intercropping buckwheat and squash controls pest/diseases, but which design won't cut yields? UFL researchers to find out.
Exploring Herbal Treatments for Mastitis in Dairy Cows
05/09/2011
NCSU researchers studying how well herbal remedies treat mastitis in dairy cows.
Turning Fish Waste into Gardening Gold
05/03/2011
South Carolina garden co-op turning seafood waste material into a sustainable ag resource.
Georgia County Agritourism Guide Connecting Area Farmers/Visitors
04/27/2011
Explore farms, get to know farmers and delight in the local food they produce with this handy agritourism guide.
SE Farmers Can Yield 3,000 Pounds on Organic Peanuts
04/22/2011
Strides in collaborative research opening doors for organic peanut industry in the Southeast.
Finding the Right Feed for a Sustainable Beekeeper and a Healthy Bee
04/15/2011
A North Carolina beekeeping operation is exploring ways to improve honey production and crop pollination.
SE Georgia Farm Sharing Benefits of Winter Cover Crops
04/01/2011
SE Georgia farmer growing winter cover crops as forage and for ag sustainability.
Restoring Native Grasses for Livestock Forage
03/23/2011
Mississippi farmer measuring how well native warm-season grasses stack up against their non-native counterparts.
Apply for a Professional Development Grant
03/14/2011
Apply now for a Professional Development Grant. Submission deadline is June 1.
On-Farm Research Grants Awarded for 2011
03/07/2011
We have awarded the 2011 On-Farm Research Grants.
Graduate Student Grants Calls for Proposals Sought
03/01/2011
Southern SARE is seeking Calls for Proposals for the Graduate Student Grants program. Submission deadline is June 1.
Research & Education Calls for Proposals Sought
03/01/2011
We are now accepting submissions for R&E Grants Calls for Proposals. Deadline for pre-proposals is June 1.
Sustainable Community Innovation Grants Awarded
01/27/2011
The 2010 Sustainable Community Innovations Grants have been awarded. Read what great things communities are doing.
Graduate Students Win SARE Grants
11/07/2010
