NESARE Invites Applicants for their 2021 Farmer Grant Program
Amy Barkley, Livestock Specialist
Southwest New York Dairy, Livestock and Field Crops Program
Northeast SARE is now accepting applications for its Farmer Grant Program. Up to $15,000 is available per project. The online system opens on Oct. 1 and applications are due by 5 p.m. on Nov. 17, 2020. The Farmer Grant Program funds farmers to explore new concepts in sustainable agriculture on production, marketing, labor, farm succession, social capital and other areas through experiments, surveys, prototypes, on-farm demonstrations or other research and education techniques. Grants may not be used to help start or expand farm businesses. Application materials, including detailed instructions and supporting documents, are posted at www.northeastsare.org/FarmerGrant. A webinar on how to apply is scheduled for Tuesday, October 6 from 12pm - 1pm.
Here are links to learn more!
Link to the NE-SARE Farmer Grant Program Page: https://northeast.sare.org/gra...
Link to the NE-SARE Farmer Grant Program call for proposals: https://northeast.sare.org/wp-...
Please contact Amy Barkley, Livestock and Beginning Farm Specialist, at 716-640-0844 or amb544@cornell.edu if you are interested in applying for a NE-SARE Farmer Grant.
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