AGRICULTURE PROJECTS FUNDED IN
DELAWARE
by USDA's
Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) Program
1988-2025
DELAWARE
by USDA's
Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) Program
1988-2025
Delaware has been awarded $2,567,032 grants to support 45 projects, including but not limited to, 5 research and/or education projects, 2 professional development projects and 12 producer-led projects. Delaware has also received additional SARE support through multi-state projects.
Some grant programs may have been started or ended, or both, within the selected date range. Complete information may not be available for all grant programs prior to 2016.
| RESEARCH AND EDUCATION GRANTS | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Project # | Project Title | SARE support | Project Leaders | |
| LNE21-418 | Increasing the Use of a Natural Fungus (Duddingtonia flagrans) to Control Internal Parasites in Small Ruminants | $199,992 | Dr.Kwame Matthews Delaware State University | |
| LNE12-314 | Improving water and nitrogen use efficiency using soil moisture monitoring to improve irrigation management | $210,666 | James Adkins University of Delaware | |
| LNE08-269 | Efficacy of Natural Dewormers in the Control of Gastrointestinal Nematodes of Small Ruminants | $166,168 | Dr.Dahlia Jackson-O'Brien Delaware State University | |
| LNE07-261 | Farming for native bees | $93,991 | Dr.Faith Kuehn Plant Industries Administrator | |
| LNE05-221 | Mentoring small fresh produce farmers who want to increase farm revenue by selling value-added products through direct-market channels | $65,000 | Anne Fitzgerald Delaware Department of Agriculture | |
| PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM GRANTS | ||||
| Project # | Project Title | SARE support | Project Leaders | |
| ENE15-141 | 2016 Northeast SARE Regional Cover Crops Training | $134,443 | John Clendaniel Delaware State University | |
| ENE98-043 | Nutrient Management Education: Development and Implementation of Training Modules on Basic Principles, Current State of Knowledge and Advances in Research | $6,500 | Karen L. Gartley University of Delaware | |
| FARMER/RANCHER GRANTS | ||||
| Project # | Project Title | SARE support | Project Leaders | |
| FNE25-121 | Expanding Jute Leaf Production to Support Food Access for the Haitian Community in Delaware | $29,019 | Ismael Joachim Lakay Construction | |
| FNE23-035 | Technology Boosts Rate of Gain: Evaluating the Effects of Repurposed Poultry Housing Versus Intensive Grazing for the Modern Sheep Producer | $29,997 | Steven Breeding Shepherd's Hope Farm | |
| FNE22-004 | Automated Drainage Water Management for Improved Precision, Yield, and Water Quality | $29,995 | Chris Breeding Twin Cedar Ag | |
| FNE17-873 | Improving poultry farm sustainability through pollinator buffers | $11,481 | Tina Hill Hill Farms, Inc | |
| FNE13-786 | Economic analysis of oyster mushroom production in an unused poultry house | $8,849 | Ramrattan sagram | |
| FNE12-746 | Survivability and production of heritage breed egg layers on pasture in Delmarva | $13,784 | Kim Hartline Spring Morning Farm LLC. | |
| FNE11-735 | Effects of Pole Lima Production in North/South vs. East/West Row Placement | $5,375 | Edward Zitvogel Zitvogel Farms | |
| FNE09-655 | Sustainable cropping systems for processing baby lima bean production | $10,000 | Wm. Donald (Don) Clifton, II Clifton Farms, Inc. | |
| FNE07-598 | Greenhouse heating system | $2,744 | Katherine Brooks | |
| FNE04-505 | Using Innovative Production Systems to Meet the Needs of new Emerging Markets | $5,000 | Luke Chappel | |
| FNE98-200 | Organic No-Till Cropping System Farm Evaluation 1998-2000 | $4,200 | Jon Danko | |
| FNE96-147 | Economical Analysis of Kenaf Grown with Different Nutrient Sources | $3,140 | Daniel Palmer | |
| GRADUATE STUDENT GRANTS | ||||
| Project # | Project Title | SARE support | Project Leaders | |
| GNE22-294 | Promoting natural suppression of slugs using local parasitic nematodes | $15,000 | Dr.Michael Crossley University of Delaware Thabu Mugala University of Delaware | |
| GNE20-241 | Using Drones to Measure Cover Crop Biomass as a Predictor of Soil Nitrogen And Corn Emergence Issues | $14,832 | Dr.Jarrod Miller University of Delaware Jamie Taraila University of Delaware | |
| GNE19-217 | Microbial Inoculants for the Improvement of Alfalfa Crop Productivity and Health | $12,453 | Dr.Harsh Bais University of Delaware Amanda Rosier University of Delaware | |
| GNE19-203 | Improvements to Quality-related Limitations to Market Growth of Biodiesel and Renewable Hydrocarbon Diesel Produced from Low-value Feedstocks | $15,000 | Dr.Gulnihal Ozbay Delaware State University Dr.Shehu Isah Delaware State University | |
| GNE19-210 | Do Soil Health Practices Impact Subsurface “Legacy” Phosphorus Losses from Soils on the Delmarva Peninsula? | $14,713 | Amy Shober University of Delaware Lauren Mosesso University of Delaware | |
| GNE19-219 | Soil Microbiome Impacts on Floral Rewards and Implications for Pollinator Nutrition | $14,984 | Dr.Deborah Delaney University of Delaware Grace Savoy-Burke University of Delaware | |
| GNE15-111 | Using silicon fertilizers to improve soil phosphorus availability and uptake by winter wheat in high-phosphorus soils | $14,995 | Amy Shober University of Delaware Angelia Seyfferth University of Delaware Zhixuan Qin University of Delaware | |
| GNE14-086 | Use of a Natural Biocontrol Agent Bacillus subtilis UD1022 to Increase Crop Yield and Reduce Contamination by Listeria monocytogenes On Cantaloupes | $14,035 | Dr.Kalmia Kniel University of Delaware Dr.Harsh Bais University of Delaware Sarah Markland University of Delaware | |
| GNE11-023 | Developing sustainable aquaculture methods for the mummichog, Fundulus heteroclitus, with emphasis on egg production | $14,909 | Dennis McIntosh, Ph.D. Delaware State University Courtnay Janiak Delaware State University | |
| ON FARM RESEARCH/PARTNERSHIP GRANTS | ||||
| Project # | Project Title | SARE support | Project Leaders | |
| ONE22-417 | Providing a Research Base for Indoor Lighted Production of Strawberries in a Repurposed Poultry House. | $21,039 | Dr.Gordon Johnson University of Delaware Erik Ervin | |
| ONE20-372 | Prevalence of Toxoplasma gondii on Small Ruminant Farms in Delaware | $29,992 | Dr.Kwame Matthews Delaware State University | |
| ONE19-344 | Cost Benefits of Common Insecticide Practices Used to Prevent Soybean Pest Problems in Delaware | $28,221 | Dr.David Owens University of Delaware | |
| ONE18-317 | Characterization of Gastrointestinal Nematode Anthelmintic Resistance on Small Ruminant Farms in Delaware | $14,974 | Dr.Kwame Matthews Delaware State University | |
| ONE16-280c | Utilizing cover crops for additional benefits in Delaware | $11,111 | Mark VanGessel University of Delaware | |
| ONE14-215 | Determining the risks associated with scavenging raptors to the biosecurity of broiler farms on Delmarva. | $11,307 | Dr.Brigid McCrea Delaware State University Cooperative Extension | |
| ONE12-157 | Development of best use practices on commercial colonies of Bombus impatiens on crops in Delaware | $5,696 | Dr.Deborah Delaney University of Delaware Jacquelyn Marchese University of Delaware | |
| PDP STATE PROGRAM GRANTS | ||||
| The following are non-competitive awards that fund the activities of the SARE state coordinator(s) within each state. | ||||
| Project # | Project Title | SARE support | Project Leaders | |
| SNE24-002-DE | Utilizing Tools and Techniques to Improve the Impact of Agriculture Service Providers | $32,782 | Georgie Cartanza University of Delaware | |
| SNE23-003-DE | Reaching out to Limited Resource Growers with Sustainable, Climate Resilient Production Techniques. | $93,251 | Dr.Rose Ogutu Delaware State University | |
| SNE22-003-DE | Optimizing Sustainable Integrated Pest Management Practices for High Tunnel Crops and Needs Assessment | $44,318 | Dr.Rose Ogutu Delaware State University | |
| SNE20-002-DE | Mentoring and Adult Education Principles for Extension Educators | $31,451 | Dan Severson University of Delaware Carrie Murphy | |
| SNE20-003-DE | Improving the Effectiveness of Farmer Outreach as an Agricultural Service Provider in Delaware and the Eastern Shore of Maryland | $166,665 | John Clendaniel Delaware State University Jason Challandes EPA Region 3 | |
| NEDE17-001 | Beginning Farmer Workshops | $49,318 | Dan Severson University of Delaware | |
| NEDSU17-001 | Cover Crop and Soil Health Training for Agriculture Service Providers in Delaware and the Eastern Shore of Maryland | $249,996 | John Clendaniel Delaware State University | |
| NEDE15-001 | Delaware State Program Project: Estate Planning and Farm Succession | $29,399 | Dan Severson University of Delaware | |
| NEDSU14-001 | DSU, UDE, UMES Joint State Program Project: Cover Crops and Soil Health & Beekeeping and Attracting Pollinators | $277,941 | John Clendaniel Delaware State University | |
For further information on projects, contact 802-651-8335 or nesare@uvm.edu.
Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) is funded by USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA).