Provides competitive grants conducted cooperatively by farmers, ranchers, researchers and ag professionals to advance sustainable ag innnovations.

Western United States
Joined August 2010
Proposals for the Graduate Student, Farmer/Rancher, Professional + Producer, Professional Development, and Local Education & Demonstration grant programs are due Oct 28. Grant writing webinars for all programs are posted on our website for viewing. buff.ly/oDazVXL
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Reminder - proposals for Visiting Research & Education Grant Program due October 5. Learn more: buff.ly/Tr3zpxR
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Thinking about applying for a Western SARE grant but have questions? Join our grantwriting webinars for tips. There will be time for you to ask your questions. All webinars will be recorded and posted. Registration needed to attend live webinars. buff.ly/8y7pFrX
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Almond growers tested integrating sheep and cover crops into their orchard. They learned that this regenerative approach did bring in more biodiversity, reduced labor and chemical inputs, increased profits, & did not impact food safety. Watch full video buff.ly/DnDowJA
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Western SARE staff are holding live office hours to answer your questions about the 2027 Calls for Proposals. Join any or all sessions & drop-in during the hour as you can. Each date includes a topic area, yet all topics are welcome. Go to buff.ly/Z1wwDXc to learn more.
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Thinking about applying for a Western SARE grant but have questions? Join our grantwriting webinars for tips. There will be time to ask your questions. Webinars will be recorded and posted. Registration needed to attend live webinars. Dates and times: buff.ly/8y7pFrX
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Calls for Proposals have been released for the Farmer/Rancher, Professional + Producer, Professional Development Program, Local Education and Demonstration, Graduate Student, and Visiting Research and Education grant programs. buff.ly/F13nf6O
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Have you subscribed to our YouTube channel? We regularly add informational and inspirational videos about our grantees' successful research - and how their innovative ideas have improved natural resources and the producers' bottomline. Subscribe today! buff.ly/koEjJpy
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In our latest video, farmer Rylan Morton-Starner describes research leading to increased crop yields & sustainable fish production. Rylan & his family aim to have the farm as sustainable, with a closed loop system, as possible while remaining profitable. buff.ly/S7kDxvQ
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Keep your eyes open for the release of Calls for Proposals August 4. Farmer/Rancher, Professional + Producer, Professional Development Program, Local Education & Demonstration, Graduate Student, & Visiting Research & Education grant programs. buff.ly/F13nf6O
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Gain some great insights about the importance of communication and outside assistance when planning farm transitions from Anna Merriman, 4M Grain and Livestock. buff.ly/w8h0A0P
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Gain some great insights about the importance of communication and outside assistance when planning farm transitions from Anna Merriman, 4M Grain and Livestock. buff.ly/w8h0A0P
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Listen in as Roots Farm's Jen Clark shares with our host Steve Elliott her enthusiasm for, and success with, partnerships conducting on-farm research in the latest episode of Fresh Growth. buff.ly/3NCsTdW
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Seeking to fund an individual or group with expertise in program evaluation that has the capacity to develop an evaluation tool to be easily implemented by Western SARE PIs. 1 successful award will be funded for a max of $100,000. Due: July 31, 2026. buff.ly/lKi90Jf
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2026 is the International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists! This coloring book was created to be part of the celebration! Through drawing and color, you are invited to explore rangeland ecosystems and the people and animals who call them home. buff.ly/4FRJbaI
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Learn how building your own geodesic dome can extend your season with greens and tomatoes, as well as help overcome insect, fungal, wind, and water challenges. buff.ly/6dPCo9Y
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Running a farm or ranch successfully requires a strong set of business skills. California-based Farmlink created Bookkeeping in Practice, a virtual course designed to help small-scale farmers and ranchers implement or improve their bookkeeping system. buff.ly/jIPInGJ
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Join the our team! Seeking a Program Operations Specialist who will support staff and our Administrative Council in our work to advance innovations in agriculture in the West. The position is located at Montana State University. View the job description. buff.ly/BUzYXLy
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Learn the hows and the whys about building your own geodesic dome for ag production. buff.ly/6dPCo9Y
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