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A different kind of grant program

A different kind of grant program. USDA funded to expand and extend knowledge about sustainable agriculture Regionally administered Participatory Inclusive Systems approach. Southern SARE. 13 states, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands Almost $3 million annually.

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A different kind of grant program

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  1. A different kind of grant program • USDA funded to expand and extend knowledge about sustainable agriculture • Regionally administered • Participatory • Inclusive • Systems approach

  2. Southern SARE • 13 states, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands • Almost $3 million annually

  3. Southern SARE Structure • Host Institutions Ft. Valley State University University of Georgia • Administrative Council • Technical Review Committee

  4. Sustainable Agriculture • Provides more profitable farm income • Protects farm environment and natural resources • Promotes stable, prosperous rural communities

  5. 7 Grant Opportunities • Research and Education Grants • Research and Education Planning Grants • Professional Development Grants • Graduate Student Grants • Producer Grants • On-Farm Research Grants • Sustainable Community Innovation Grants

  6. Sustainable Community Innovation Grants • Link sustainable agriculture activities to healthy community development • Co-funded by Southern Rural Development Center

  7. Farm laborers in Florida • Investigating a living wage

  8. Texas students • Agricultural magnet center to train youth for agricultural careers • Bilingual outreach

  9. Kentucky leadership training • Preparing women in agriculture for new leadership roles in policy making

  10. Successful proposals • Link community and farms • Link sustainable agriculture and rural development

  11. Linking community and farm • All-Ozark Meals • Chefs and farmers • 1000 people served

  12. Mentoring in Alabama • Local churches unite for rural development • Farmer trainers pass along a lifetime of learning • Black Belt Farmers Cooperative

  13. For more information: (770) 412-4787www.southernsare.org

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