Farmer-driven innovations in agriculture that improve profitability, stewardship and quality of life.
Learn More About Western SARE and Sustainable AgricultureOur Grant Programs
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Special RFA: Sustainable Agriculture Action Plans
Deadline Sept. 6, 2024
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Professional + Producer - Open
Deadline Oct. 22, 2024
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Farmer/Rancher - Open
Deadline Oct. 23, 2024
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Professional Development Program - Open
Deadline Nov. 6, 2024
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Local Education & Demonstration - Open
Deadline Nov. 6, 2024
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Sabbatical R&E - Open
Deadline Nov. 21, 2024
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Graduate Student Research & Education
Opens September 2024
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Research & Education Pre-Proposal
Opens March 2025
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Call for Abstracts
Are you part of a project or program that addresses agricultural sustainability? Do you want to highlight successes and challenges so others can learn? We are now accepting abstracts for presentations at our Cultivating Agricultural Partnerships for Sustainability Summit. Deadline August 1.
Learn More & Submit Your AbstractAdapting to a Changing Climate
Western SARE has released our 28-page publication, Adapting to a Changing Climate: How Western SARE is Meeting the Needs of a Warming West. This report highlights just a sample of the innovative climate-related projects we have funded and research we’ve supported. As you’ll see, it’s as varied and diverse as the American West itself. Read 16 stories about Farms and Drought; Forests and Fires; Pacific Islands and Sea Levels; and Rangelands and Ranching.
Download or Order ReportGrantwriting Webinars
Western SARE Program Managers will host two webinars for applicants interested in the Farmer Rancher grant program (August 7, 4:00 pm MT time) or the Professional + Producer grant program (August 8, 4:00 pm MT time).
Register in advanceWestern Ag in Pictures
Western SARE creates photo essays on Montana, Washington, Pacific Island agriculture and more.
Learn from Our Photo EssaysStories from the West
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Exploring Montana Agriculture
The SARE Fellows trip to Montana was amazing. I enjoyed seeing the collaborative efforts among the various farms and organizations to share their knowledge, expertise, and resources to help each other thrive while meeting the needs of the community. This experience has shown me how people working together is what truly makes programs sustainable. – […]
About Western SARE
Western SARE provides competitive grants and educational opportunities in Alaska, American Samoa, Arizona, California, Colorado, Guam, Hawaii, Federated States of Micronesia, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Northern Marianas Islands, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming.
Farmers are very interested now, and the ag professionals who have gone through the training are educating farmers in the practice.
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