This video, partially funded through a Western SARE Graduate student project, explores how various orchard floor management practices influence soil health, water infiltration and runoff. #agday #californiaag #soilhealth #sustainableagriculture buff.ly/HrZreLK
California almond growers tested adding sheep and cover crops into their almond orchards. They found more biodiversity, improved soil health, and increased profits. We're happy to support innovative California growers and happy to celebrate California #agday on April 21. buff.ly/X9iqbeh
The Call for Pre-Proposals for the Research & Education grant program has been EXTENDED to June 15, 2026. Learn more and download the Call: buff.ly/W9lFv24
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Learn more about the benefits of adding sheep and cover crops to almond orchard management. buff.ly/xx9LyW1
The regenerative approach of integrating sheep and cover crops into almond orchards can build soil and plant health. Watch video to learn more: youtu.be/lxNBxHwJyfA
Montana Soil Health week starts today! Western SARE is proud of the work our grantees in the state have done to increase soil health. Read about three projects that have led impactful research and outreach efforts to build Montana's soil health. https://ow.ly/o93p50YAQVp
Kicking off Season 6 of our Fresh Growth podcast, Glenn Elzinga of Alderspring Ranch describes how the ranch's sustainable grazing practices – including in-herding - benefits plant diversity and soil health. https://ow.ly/psah50YzQtz photo: Melanie Elzinga
If you're in the Yuma Arizona area - come join the University of Arizona Cooperative Extension's "Let's Talk Soil Health" workshop, April 16th 8:30 am - 1:00 pm. Free registration. Please RSVP. See attached flyer for details.
The Research & Education Grant Program is now accepting Pre-Proposals. Deadline is May 1, 2026. Learn more and download Call for Proposals: https://ow.ly/EZ0V50YwA49
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We are thrilled to announcement that Dr. Gretchen Kroh has joined Western SARE as Deputy Regional Coordinator. Among other duties, Gretchen will oversee the Graduate Student and Sabbatical grants programs. Read more about Gretchen: https://ow.ly/PiNi50YuQu3
Growers in both the tropical Pacific and the northern prairie can benefit from enclosed production spaces which is why Wyoming-developed domes will soon be popping up in the islands. Read more about tours and the building of domes: https://ow.ly/jtrI50YpPfn Photo by Steve Elliott
Western SARE's bi-annual magazine, Simply Sustainable, is out. Read articles about research and outreach on chickpeas, oysters, agritourism, cheatgrass, sheep, and more. Download Simply Sustainable: https://ow.ly/Rz6a50Ypf68 cover photo by Jennifer Ruesink.
Why should you consider applying for a Western SARE grant? Watch this short video with researchers, extension staff, and producers talking about their successful collaborations to advance sustainable agriculture and remain profitable through Western SARE funding. https://ow.ly/kpQK50Y91VG
Reminder: Sabbatical Research & Education and the Graduate Student Research & Education grant programs are accepting proposals. Due March 5, 2026. All Calls: https://ow.ly/oO6050XnZTu photo: Vo von Sehlen
Want to know more about where we have provided funding & the impacts of this funding? In this interactive infographic you can learn about projects funded in your state & what topics they address. Impacts from previously funded grants are included as well. https://ow.ly/QHzY50YgJlt
Reminder: Western SARE announces 2 new Calls for Proposals releases - Sabbatical Research & Education and the Graduate Student Research & Education grant programs. Due March 5, 2026. All Calls: https://ow.ly/oO6050XnZTu photo: Vo von Sehlen
Water scarcity is a growing challenge for ag. Producers face pressure to do more with less. Dr. Matt Yost & Dr. Neil Hansen collaborated with farmers in Utah to investigate different approaches & tech for water management.
https://ow.ly/yG5T50XTF49 photo by LD Productions
Reminder: Western SARE announces 2 new Calls for Proposals releases - Sabbatical Research & Education and the Graduate Student Research & Education grant programs. Due March 5, 2026. All Calls: https://ow.ly/oO6050XnZTu photo: Vo von Sehlen
In this project, growers worked with Oregon State University to identify which beneficial plantings were already established onsite and what were the gaps they needed to fill to increase and diversify pollinator species. https://ow.ly/XEMg50Xh6mJ photo by LD Productions @extension.oregonstate.edu
Idaho barley farmers face reduced yields due to acidic soils and are starting to incorporate liming as a remediation practice. Extension & farmers conducted research to learn how it affects soil fertility and pH. https://youtu.be/swShXEou8JE photo by LD Productions
Reminder: Western SARE announces 2 new Calls for Proposals releases - Sabbatical Research & Education and the Graduate Student Research & Education grant programs. Due March 5, 2026. All Calls: https://ow.ly/oO6050XnZTu photo: Vo von Sehlen
Western SARE announces 2 new Calls for Proposals releases - Sabbatical Research & Education and the Graduate Student Research & Education grant programs. Due March 5, 2026. Reminder: 4 other grant programs due Nov 20, 2025. All Calls: https://ow.ly/BhcQ50XnZTx photo: Vo von Sehlen
Montana State University is hiring a Business Operations Manager for the Western SARE program. It requires presence at the Bozeman offices. Job description https://ow.ly/gzC150XpISc The email address for questions is included in the description, please do not ask in the comments.
Dr. Felipe Barrios-Masias worked with the Desert Farming Initiative & local growers exploring technologies important to Nevada small growers. Learn what was found & how one local farmer cut water use in his tomato tunnels by 50%. https://ow.ly/WcLH50XmJ2E photo LD Productions
15 years ago, Western SARE awarded farmer Scottie Jones to develop a Northwestern Farmstay USA website. Today, the website highlights farms in 16 regions around the country and protectorates and includes 306 farms & ranches. https://ow.ly/izc950XjgLF Photo Rags to Riches Sanctuary
REMINDER: Approaching deadlines: Farmer/Rancher, Professional + Producer, Research & Education pre-proposal, Professional Development, and Local Education & Demonstration. Deadlines - Nov 10 R&E pre-proposal, Nov 20 all others. https://ow.ly/gyBp50X7hVx photo by LD Production
Oregon wine grape growers recognize the value of pollinators and worked closely with Extension to identify which beneficial plantings were already established onsite and what were the gaps they needed to fill to increase and diversify pollinator species. Video: https://ow.ly/ttiy50Xh6mK
New Mexico rancher Sydney Franz tested two approaches to kidding goats for economics and safety and found a clear winner. Learn what Sydney found. https://ow.ly/o7Bf50XfGbN photo by Sydney Franz
Our Farmer-Rancher Research in the West report has been updated and expanded. The highlights you’ll read here are just a fraction of the creative projects attempting to solve real-world problems the grants programs have funded. https://ow.ly/CYFr50XfcXm
