Source: UNIVERSITY OF VERMONT submitted to NRP
NORTHEAST REGION SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE PROGRAM
Sponsoring Institution
National Institute of Food and Agriculture
Project Status
COMPLETE
Funding Source
COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT
Reporting Frequency
Annual
Accession No.
0181983
Grant No.
99-COOP-1-7416
Cumulative Award Amt.
(N/A)
Proposal No.
1999-04342
Multistate No.
(N/A)
Project Start Date
Apr 1, 1999
Project End Date
Mar 31, 2004
Grant Year
1999
Program Code
[(N/A)]- (N/A)
Recipient Organization
UNIVERSITY OF VERMONT
(N/A)
BURLINGTON,VT 05405
Performing Department
PLANT & SOIL SCIENCES
Non Technical Summary
Regional competitive grants program to help agriculture become more profitable, protect natural resources and the environment and improve quality of life.
Animal Health Component
100%
Research Effort Categories
Basic
(N/A)
Applied
100%
Developmental
(N/A)
Classification

Knowledge Area (KA)Subject of Investigation (SOI)Field of Science (FOS)Percent
90271103030100%
Knowledge Area
902 - Administration of Projects and Programs;

Subject Of Investigation
7110 - Research on research management;

Field Of Science
3030 - Information and communication;
Goals / Objectives
Coordination of the USDA SARE (Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education) program for the 15 states of the N/E Region. Each agreement supports approximately 16 Research and Extension projects (including projects of USDA/EPA Agriculture in Concert with the Environment, ACE) and approximately 40 farmer projects. To see a listing of all SARE funded projects, go to the SARE Website at http://www.sare.org.
Project Methods
Send out calls for proposals. Assemble Technical Committee to review proposals. Convene Administrative Council, which selects projects and sets regional policy. Product annual report and other materials for distribution of program results.

Progress 04/01/99 to 03/31/04

Outputs
Administer USDA SARE Program for the Northeast Region Coordination of the USDA Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program for the 12 States in the Northeast Region. Send out calls for proposals, assembled Committees to review proposals and provide guidance. Publish newsletter, INNOVATIONS, and produce other materials for distribution. Oversee contracts with various recipients. Closed out all remaining contracts.

Impacts
Agriculture in the Northeast will be more diversified and profitable, providing healthful products to its customers. It will be conducted by farmers who manage resources wisely, who are satisfied with their lifestyles and have a positive influence on their communities and the environment.

Publications

  • INNOVATIONS. 2004. a quarterly newsletter.


Progress 01/01/03 to 12/31/03

Outputs
Coordination of the USDA Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program for the 12 States in the Northeast Region. Send out calls for proposals, assemble Committees to review proposals and provide guidance. Publish newsletter, INNOVATIONS, and produce other materials for distribution. Oversee contracts with various recipients.

Impacts
Agriculture in the Northeast will be more diversified and profitable, providing healthful products to its customers. It will be conducted by farmers who manage resources wisely, who are satisfied with their lifestyles and have a positive influence on their communities and the environment.

Publications

  • INNOVATIONS. 2003. Northeast SARE newsletter published quarterly.


Progress 01/01/02 to 12/31/02

Outputs
Administer USDA SARE Program for the Northeast Region Coordination of the USDA Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program for the 12 States in the Northeast Region. Send out calls for proposals, assemble Committees to review proposals and provide guidance. Publish newsletter, INNOVATIONS, and produce other materials for distribution. Oversee contracts with various recipients.

Impacts
Will help change farming practices to those that are more environmentally , economically, and socially sound.

Publications

  • INNOVATIONS.2002. Northeast SARE newsletter issued quarterly.


Progress 01/01/01 to 12/31/01

Outputs
Administer USDA SARE Program for the Northeast Region Coordination of the USDA Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program for the 12 States in the Northeast Region. Send out calls for proposals, assemble Committees to review proposals and provide guidance. Publish newsletter, INNOVATIONS, and produce other materials for distribution. Oversee contracts with various recipients.

Impacts
Will help change farming practices to those that are more environmentally, economically, and socially sound.

Publications

  • No publications reported this period


Progress 01/01/00 to 12/31/00

Outputs
Administer USDA SARE Program for the Northeast Region Coordination of the USDA Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program for the 12 States in the Northeast Region. The Professional Development Program is part of SARE and works to enhance knowledge and abilities of professionals working with farmers in the area of sustainable agriculture. Send out calls for proposals, assemble Committees to review proposals and provide guidance. Publish newsletter, INNOVATIONS, and produce other materials for distribution. Oversee contracts with various recipients.

Impacts
Will help change farming practices to those that are more environmentally, economically, and socially sound.

Publications

  • No publications reported this period


Progress 01/01/99 to 12/31/99

Outputs
Administer USDA SARE Program for the Northeast Region Coordination of the USDA Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program for the 12 States in the Northeast Region. Send out calls for proposals, assemble Committees to review proposals and provide guidance. Publish newsletter, INNOVATIONS, and produce other materials for distribution. Oversee contracts with various recipients.

Impacts
Will help change farming practices to those that are more environmentally, economically, and socially sound.

Publications

  • No publications reported this period