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NCR-SARE offices: University of Minnesota University of Missouri Lincoln University

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

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  1. NCR-SARE offices: University of Minnesota University of Missouri Lincoln University photo credit: Abram Kaplan

  2. 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

  3. Sustainable agriculture is an approach to agriculture where emphasis is given to consideration of: • Economic impacts • Environmental impacts • Social impacts photo credit: Joan Benjamin

  4. North Central Region-SARE Mission Strengthen communities, increase farmer/rancher profitability, and improve the environment by supporting research and education. photo credit: David Baltensperger

  5. 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

  6. NCR-SARE Grants Funded 1988-2013 $51,734,651 awarded from 1988-2013 *Discontinued in2012

  7. NCR-SARE Grants Funded 1988-2013

  8. NCR-SARE Grants Projects 1988-2013

  9. Research & Education Grant Program • Beth Nelson • Regional Coordinator and • R&E Grant Program Manager • University of Minnesota • 2013 Report photo credit: Clark Lemley

  10. 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

  11. R & E Grants Funded Per State 2013 w 8 1988-2013 w 438

  12. R & E Dollars Funded Per State 2013 w $1,451,027 1988-2013 w $34,873,196

  13. Farmer Rancher Grant Program Joan Benjamin Associate Regional Coordinator and Farmer Rancher Grant Program Coordinator Lincoln University Jefferson City, Missouri 2014 Report photo credit: Christine Yeager

  14. 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 40 projects are funded each year. • Projects may last up to 24 months. photo credit: Joan Benjamin

  15. Farmer Rancher Projects Funded Per State 2014 w 41 1992-2014 w 997

  16. Farmer Rancher Grant Dollars Funded Per State 2014 w $486,989 1992-2014 w $7,447,355

  17. Youth Educator Grants Joan Benjamin Associate Regional Coordinator and Farmer Rancher Grant Program Coordinator Lincoln University Jefferson City, Missouri 2014 Report photo credit: Nathan Papendorf

  18. Youth Educator Grants • Youth Educator Grants for educators to provide programming on sustainable agriculture for youth, $2,000 maximum • Research/demonstration projects are hands-on efforts to explore sustainable agriculture issues and practices. • Education projects involve teaching others about sustainable agriculture or attending a sustainable agriculture conference, workshop, or camp. photo credit: Brooke Salvaggio

  19. Youth Educator Grants Funded Per State 2008-2014 w 81 2014 w 13

  20. Youth Educator Dollars Funded Per State 2014 w $25,776 • 2008-2014 w $154,959

  21. Professional Development Program Rob Myers Professional Development Program Coordinator University of Missouri 2013 Report photo credit: Teresa Webb

  22. PDP CompetitiveGrant Program • Professional Development Program awards range from $30,000 to $75,000. • Projects may last up to 36 months. • About 5-7 projects are funded each year. photo credit: Francis John Hay

  23. PDP — Funded Competitive Grants Per State 2013 w 5 1994-2013 w 148

  24. PDP — Funded Competitive Dollars Per State 2013 w $360,460 1994-2013 w $8,516,904

  25. Graduate Student Grant Program Beth Nelson Regional Coordinator & Graduate Student Grant Program Manager University of Minnesota 2013 Report photo credit: Brad Masi

  26. 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

  27. Graduate Student Grants Funded Per State 2013 w 19 2002-2013 w 182

  28. Graduate Student Grant Dollars Funded Per State 2013 w $186,376 2002-2013 w $1,781,475

  29. New for 2014-2015 NCR-SARE Proposals

  30. 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

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