Michigan Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program

Michigan has been awarded $8,698,525 grants to support 301 projects, including but not limited to, 43 research and/or education projects, 23 professional development projects and 136 producer-led projects. Michigan has also received additional SARE support through multi-state projects.

This report includes summaries of competitive grant programs only. Some competitive grant programs that are no longer offered may be included or excluded from the totals in this report depending on the grant program and SARE region.

What is SARE?

Since 1988, the Sustainable Agriculture Research & Education (SARE) program has been the go-to USDA grants and outreach program for farmers, ranchers, researchers and educators who want to develop innovations that improve farm profitability, protect water and land, and revitalize communities. To date, SARE has awarded over $379 million to more than 8,399 initiatives.

SARE is grassroots with far-reaching impact

Four regional councils of expert practitioners set priorities and make grants in every state and island protectorate.

SARE communicates results

SARE shares project results by requiring grantees to conduct outreach and grower engagement; and by maintaining an online library of practical publications, grantee produced information products and other educational material.

Contact Your SARE State Coordinator

SARE sustainable ag coordinators run state-level educational programs for Extension and other ag professionals, and many help grant applicants and recipients with planning and outreach. Visit northcentral.sare.org/state-pages/michigan to learn more.

Sarah Fronczak
(517) 439-9301
froncza3@msu.edu