Announcements

» 6th National Small Farm Conference
September 18 - 20, 2012

What is Sustainable Agriculture?

Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) is a USDA competitive grants program that provides information to improve profitability, stewardship and quality of life. The primary goals of sustainable agriculture include:

Providing a more profitable farm income
Promoting environmental stewardship, including:
  › Protecting and improving soil quality
  › Reducing dependence on non-renewable resources, such as fuel
    and synthetic fertilizers and pesticides, and
  › Minimizing adverse impacts on safety, wildlife, water quality and     other environmental resources
Promoting stable, prosperous farm families and communities