University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension, Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources

September 8, 2006

Producer grants available for sustainable ag projects

The USDA North Central Region (NCR) SARE has allocated about $400,000 for the 2006 Farmer/Rancher Grant Program. Competitive grants of up to $6,000 are available for individual farmers and ranchers, and grants up to $18,000 are available for groups (three or more independent and separate operations) of farmers and ranchers interested in exploring sustainable agriculture. Maximum duration for grant projects is 21 months.

Producers are invited to submit proposals to:

  1. test, evaluate, and adapt sustainable agriculture practices for their operations;
  2. conduct learning circles, educational events, field days or demonstrations to further disseminate information to farmers/ranchers;
  3. develop new technologies; or create or modify equipment.

Applicants must identify specific problems and potential solutions to those problems. Projects that include a youth component are welcome and encouraged. Livestock projects need to comply with reasonable animal care requirements to insure that animals are properly cared for. The application deadline is Dec. 1, 2006.

For more information on how to apply, visit the Farmer/Rancher Grant Program Web site at http://www.sare.org/ncrsare/prod.htm

During the past fourteen years the SARE North Central Region program has funded 584 grants on a variety of topics, such as rotational grazing, livestock systems, crop production systems, urban and rural waste management, weed control, alternative uses for CRP land, biological weed and pest control, organic farming, marketing, quality of life, water quality, and soil conservation.

States in the SARE North Central Region include Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, and Wisconsin

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