Progress 07/01/05 to 06/30/10
Outputs
OUTPUTS: Individual projects funded under this cooperative agreement filed annual reports and complete projects filed file reports on the SARE reporting website: http://www.sare.org/MySare/ProjectReport.aspx Project outputs are available in the form of project reports and if additional materials were prepared, those are available through the project coordinator. Several NCR-SARE projects are highlighted in SARE's Report from the Field, a free publication, which is available online at: http://www.sare.org/publications/bulletins.htm Print versions of this publication have been distributed at a variety of sustainable ag events where SARE or NCR-SARE has had a display. PARTICIPANTS: Individual grants were awarded to farmers, to youth and to youth educators, to graduate students, and to researchers and educators from universities, agribusiness, government, and the nonprofit sector. TARGET AUDIENCES: Target audiences included farmers who are interested in sustainable agriculture; students; researchers and educators from universities, agribusiness, government, and the nonprofit sector; youth; and consumers. NCR-SARE was especially interested in reaching members of traditionally under-served audiences. PROJECT MODIFICATIONS: Nothing significant to report during this reporting period.
Impacts
Individual projects funded under this cooperative agreement listed outcomes and impacts in their project reports, which are on the SARE reporting website: http://www.sare.org/MySare/ProjectReport.aspx The projects supplement and extend research and education in sustainable agriculture through education, demonstration, training, and research emphasizing studies of the effects of ag practices on habitats in environmentally sensitive areas. Partnerships between farmers, nonprofit organizations, agribusiness, and public research and extension institutions were enhanced. The goal is for these projects to make agriculture in the NCR more sustainable.
Publications
- Publications using the results of individual projects are listed in the project reports on the national SARE reporting website: http://www.sare.org/MySare/ProjectReport.aspx (2010)
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Progress 07/01/08 to 06/30/09
Outputs
OUTPUTS: Individual projects funded under this cooperative agreement filed annual reports and those that are complete filed final reports on the SARE reporting website: http://www.sare.org/reporting/report_viewer.asp Project outputs are available in the form of project reports and if additional materials are prepared, those are available through the project coordinator. Several NCR-SARE projects are highlighted in SARE Project Highlights, a free publication, which is available on-line at: http://www.sare.org/publications/highlights.htm Print versions of this publication have been distributed at a variety of sustainable ag events where SARE or NCR-SARE has had a display. PARTICIPANTS: Individual grants were awarded to farmers, to graduate students, and to researchers and educators from universities, agribusiness, government, and the non-profit sector. TARGET AUDIENCES: Target audiences include farmers and students who are interested in sustainable agriculture; researchers and educators from universities, agribusiness, government, and the non-profit sector; youth; and consumers. PROJECT MODIFICATIONS: A number of projects filed requests for no-cost extensions and a few requested changes in budgets or in project coordinators, but there were no major changes in objectives for any of the projects that were funded.
Impacts
Individual project coordinators are asked to evaluate their own projects and report results. NCR-SARE has hired evaluators at Michigan State University to assess overall outcomes from all of the projects combined. Results will be available at a future date. It is intended that NCR-SARE projects will contribute to the sustainability of agriculture in the NCR. The projects supplement and extend research and education in sustainable agriculture through education, demonstration, training, and research emphasizing studies of the effects of ag practices on habitats in environmentally sensitive areas. Partnerships between farmers, nonprofit organizations, agribusiness, and public research and extension institutions are also being enhanced.
Publications
- No publications reported this period
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Progress 07/01/07 to 06/30/08
Outputs
OUTPUTS: Individual projects funded under this cooperative agreement filed annual reports and those that are complete filed final reports on the SARE reporting website: http://www.sare.org/reporting/report_viewer.asp Project outputs are available in the form of project reports and if additional materials are prepared, those are available through the project coordinator. Several NCR-SARE projects are highlighted in SARE Project Highlights, a free publication, which is available on-line at: http://www.sare.org/publications/highlights.htm Print versions of this publication have been distributed at a variety of sustainable ag events where SARE or NCR-SARE has had a display PARTICIPANTS: Individual grants were awarded to farmers, to graduate students, and to researchers and educators from universities, agribusiness, government, and the non-profit sector. TARGET AUDIENCES: Target audiences include farmers who are interested in sustainable agriculture; other students; other researchers and educators from universities, agribusiness, government, and the non-profit sector; youth; and consumers. PROJECT MODIFICATIONS: A number of projects filed requests for no-cost extensions and a few requested changes in budgets or in project coordinators, but there were no major changes in objectives for any of the projects that were funded.
Impacts
Individual project coordinators are asked to evaluate their own projects and report results. NCR-SARE has hired evaluators at Michigan State University to assess overall outcomes from all of the projects combined. Results will be available at a future date. It is intended that NCR-SARE projects will contribute to the sustainability of agriculture in the NCR.
Publications
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Progress 07/01/06 to 07/01/07
Outputs
Thirteen Research & Education, 16 Graduate Student, 47 Farmer Rancher Grants, and one State Plan of Work were funded under this cooperative agreement. Projects include work on alternative crops and livestock systems, organic systems, local food networks, alternative energy sources in sustainable systems, soil quality, and disease management. Most of the projects are still active.
Impacts
The projects supplement and extend research and education in sustainable agriculture through education, demonstration, training, and research emphasizing studies of the effects of ag practices on habitats in environmentally sensitive areas. Partnerships between farmers, nonprofit organizations, agribusiness, and public research and extension institutions are also being enhanced.
Publications
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Progress 07/01/05 to 07/01/06
Outputs
Thirty projects (including 13 Research & Education projects, 16 Graduate Student projects, and the Farmer Rancher Grant projects) were funded under this cooperative agreement. Projects include farmer mentoring and training, study of soil quality and fertility in organic systems, water quality for livestock production, agroforestry, oat breeding, biological pest control, use of radio to reach farmers, local food systems, fruit and vegetable production, work with new immigrant farmers, work with Amish farmers, dairy sheep, and alternative crops. Projects are just getting underway.
Impacts
The projects supplement and extend research and education in sustainable agriculture through education, demonstration, training, and research emphasizing studies of the effects of ag practices on habitats in environmentally sensitive areas. Partnerships between farmers, nonprofit organizations, agribusiness, and public research and extension institutions are also being enhanced.
Publications
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Progress 07/01/05 to 06/30/06
Outputs
Thirteen Research & Education grants, 16 Graduate Student grants, and 50 Farmer Rancher grants have been funded under this cooperative agreement. Projects include farmer mentoring and training, study of soil quality and fertility in organic systems, water quality for livestock production, agroforestry, oat breeding, biological pest control, use of radio to reach farmers, local food systems, fruit and vegetable production, work with new immigrant farmers, work with Amish farmers, dairy sheep, and alternative crops.
Impacts
The projects supplement and extend research and education in sustainable agriculture through education, demonstration, training, and research emphasizing studies of the effects of ag practices on habitats in environmentally sensitive areas. Partnerships between farmers, nonprofit organizations, agribusiness, and public research and extension institutions are also being enhanced.
Publications
- None. 2006. Most of the funded projects are still on-going and there are no publications, yet.
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