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NCR-SARE offices: University of Minnesota University of Missouri Lincoln University. photo credit: Abram Kaplan. Sustainable agriculture is an integrated system of plant and animal production practices having a site-specific application that will over the long term:.
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NCR-SARE offices: University of Minnesota University of Missouri Lincoln University photo credit: Abram Kaplan
Sustainable agriculture is an integrated system of plant and animal production practices having a site-specific application that will over the long term: • Satisfy human food and fiber needs; • Enhance environmental quality and the natural resource base upon which the agricultural economy depends; • Make the most efficient use of nonrenewable resources and on-farm resources and integrate, where appropriate, natural biological cycles and controls; • Sustain the economic viability of farm operations; and • Enhance the quality of life for farmers and society as a whole. photo credit: Abram Kaplan
Sustainable agriculture is an approach to agriculture where emphasis is given to consideration of: • Economic impacts • Environmental impacts • Social impacts photo credit: Joan Benjamin
North Central Region-SARE Mission Strengthen communities, increase farmer/rancher profitability, and improve the environment by supporting research and education. photo credit: David Baltensperger
the SARE Program • Funds come from annual Congressional appropriations. • Due to the federal fiscal year, appropriations are usually mid-year. • The appropriations fund National SARE, National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA), and the four regions. • NCR-SARE receives $3 to $4 million per year. • NCR-SARE appropriation provide funds for 4 grant programs, several small grant programs, and program support. photo credit: Jean Andreasen
Research & Education Grant Program • Beth Nelson • Regional Coordinator and • Director of Research and Education Programs • University of Minnesota • 2012 Report photo credit: Clark Lemley
Research & Education Grant Program • Research and Education grant awards range from $10,000 to $200,000. • NCR-SARE funds about • 8 - 12 Research and Education projects per year. • Projects can be for Research or Education/ Demonstration. • Projects may last up to 36 months. photo credit: Abram Kaplan
R & E Grants Funded Per State 2012 w 9 1988-2012 w 430
R & E Dollars Funded Per State 2012 w $1,552,922 1988-2012 w $33,422,169
Farmer Rancher Grant Program Joan Benjamin Associate Regional Coordinator and Farmer Rancher Grant Program Coordinator Lincoln University Jefferson City, Missouri 2012 Report photo credit: Christine Yeager
Farmer Rancher Grant Program • Farmer and Rancher Grant awards can be for: • individuals ($7,500 max), • partners ($15,000 max), or • groups ($22,500 max) • About 50 projects are funded each year. • Projects may last up to 25 months. photo credit: Joan Benjamin
Farmer Rancher Projects Funded Per State 2012 w 52 1992-2012 w 1,002
Farmer Rancher Grant Dollars Funded Per State 2012 w $544,998 1992-2012 w $6,279,296
Youth Educator Grants Joan Benjamin Associate Regional Coordinator and Farmer Rancher Grant Program Coordinator Lincoln University Jefferson City, Missouri 2012 Report photo credit: Nathan Papendorf
Youth Educator Grants • Youth Educator Grants for educators to provide programming on sustainable agriculture for youth, $2,000 maximum. photo credit: Brooke Salvaggio
Youth Educator Grants Funded Per State 2008-2012 w 57 2012 w 21
Youth Educator Dollars Funded Per State 2012 w $40,804 • 2008-2012 w $108,264
Professional Development Program Rob Myers Regional PDP Coordinator and Director of Extension Programs University of Missouri 2011 Report photo credit: Teresa Webb
PDP CompetitiveGrant Program • Professional Development Program awards range from $30,000 to $75,000. • Projects may last up to 36 months. • About 6-8 projects are funded each year. photo credit: Francis John Hay
PDP — Funded Competitive Grants Per State 2011 w 7 1994-2011 w 134
PDP — Funded Competitive Dollars Per State 2011 w $441,947 1994-2011 w $7,505,523
Graduate Student Grant Program Beth Nelson Regional Coordinator and Director of Research & Education Programs University of Minnesota 2012 Report photo credit: Brad Masi
Graduate Student Grant Program • Graduate Student Grant awards can be up to $10,000. • Projects may last up to 36 months. • About 15 projects are funded each year. • Currently enrolled graduate students must write proposal and the lead work on project. photo credit: Silka L. F. Kempena
Graduate Student Grants Funded Per State 2012 w 17 2002-2012 w 164
Graduate Student Grant Dollars Funded Per State 2012 w $168,598 2002-2012 w $1,605,147
for more information about NCR-SARE: by phone: 612.626.3113 by email: ncrsare@umn.edu www.northcentralsare.org Follow us on: photo credit: Joan Benjamin