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SARE believes that:
Farmers are inventive
Farmers are observant
Farmers listen to and learn from each other
Northeast SARE Farmer Grants
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The farm as a laboratory
Low-cost electric tractor conversion of Allis Chalmers G. Ron Khosla, New York
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A Vermont farmers breeding club: Developing varieties that work for us. Jack Lazor, Vermont
Farmers as leaders and teachers
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Farming as a gateway to new ideas
Exploring husbandry and equipment solutions to Infestations of Polydora sp. on a Maine oyster farm. Jesse Leach, Maine
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Profits, stewardship, satisfaction
A sustainable farm is:
Profitable
In harmony with the environment
A source of pride to the farmer and the community
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Farmer Grants
Awarded for merit, innovation, and good planning
Competitive—about one-third of applications funded
Results useful to other farmers
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Topic areas
Commercial production
Marketing, adding value, direct sales
Quality of life
Environmental stewardship
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Reduce pesticides
Reduction of Imidacloprid resistance of Colorado potato beetles using organic IPM. Megan Patterson, Maine
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Find a new market
Safely sell dairy products at farmers markets. Courtney Haas, New Hampshire
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Test a new crop
Greenhouse ginger production in the Northeast, parts 1 and 2. Melissa Bahret, Massachusetts
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Refine best practices
Remedies for common health problems of the organic laying flock. Karma Glos, New York
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Improve the soil
Organic no-till establishment of hairy vetch as a cover crop into hay sod and sensitivity to carbon amendments. Dorn Cox, New Hampshire
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Do you have…Do you have…
Is a Farmer Grant right for you?
A commercial farmer?
Looking to testing a new idea?
Able to invest time and effort in a research plan?
Are you…Are you…
A trusted, skilled ally who can help you succeed?
The equipment and the experience to act on your plan?
A way to tell others about what you learned?
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Technical advisors
Add experience, stability, and knowledge
Help you avoid obvious problems
Can be Cooperative Extension staff, consultants, or others with special skills
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1. Begin
Talk your idea over with a technical advisor.
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2. Decide
Decide if the idea is a good fit with your farm.
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3. Think
Think about how to get useful results.
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4. Refine your approach
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Go to www.nesare.org
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Read
“Get a Grant” and “Farmer Grants”
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Download
How to Write a SARE Farmer Grant
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Get
Application materials in July
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Ready to apply?
Respond to seven questions
Plan what you need and what it will cost
Total these costs in a budget
Apply on line in early winter
Funds released in the spring
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Use grant funds for …
Your time
Employee time
Advisor time
Supplies and services
Outreach and travel
Printing and postage