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S-SARE On-Farm Research Grants
Southern Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (S-SARE) On-Farm Research Grants provide opportunities for ag professionals working directly with farmers and ranchers to conduct on-farm research projects in sustainable agriculture. On-Farm Research Grants emphasize relationship building between the researcher and the farmer and help support farmers in their efforts to conduct new and innovative sustainable agriculture production and marketing practices. The maximum amount allowed for funding an On-Farm Research Grant is $30,000.
On-Farm Research Grants must be developed, coordinated and led by ag professionals who regularly work with farmers and ranchers and who will conduct the on-farm research with at least one farmer or rancher cooperator. Eligible farmers/ranchers have at least $1,000 of documented annual income from their operation. S-SARE also considers proposals with indigenous farmer cooperators who produce for community food systems.These enterprises may be an eligible farmer cooperator where the production activity has an annual value of at least $1,000, even if products are not sold due to cultural factors.
Applicants should submit proposed projects in one of the following focus areas:
1. Beneficial Insect Habitat
2. Alternative Crops/Animals
3. Organic Agriculture
4. Sustainable Agriculture Marketing Projects
5. Sustainable Grazing Systems
6. Soil Organic Matter Building/Protection/Management
7. Increasing Sustainability of Existing Farming Practices
8. Appropriate Technology
9. Agroforestry
LIMITED SUBMISSION: Appalachian State is only eligible to submit one application to the S-SARE On-Farm Research Grants program. This competition is being held to determine Appalachian's applicant.
COMPETITION CALENDAR:
- Tuesday, October 31, 2023 at 12 PM: Internal Competition Deadline
- Tuesday, November 7, 2023 at 12PM: Faculty reviews complete
- Wednesday, November 8, 2023 at 5PM: all applicants notified of status
- Friday, November 10, 2023 at 5PM: selected applicant confirms their intent to apply
- Wednesday, November 15, 2023 by 5PM: selected applicants initiate Cayuse routing for external submission
- Friday, December 1, 2023: S-SARE Deadline