AGRICULTURE PROJECTS FUNDED IN
FLORIDA
by USDA's
Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) Program
1988-2025
FLORIDA
by USDA's
Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) Program
1988-2025
Florida has been awarded $11,358,883 grants to support 233 projects, including but not limited to, 37 research and/or education projects, 12 professional development projects and 30 producer-led projects. Florida 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 | |
| LS25-409 | Breeding of companion plants selected for characters improving attraction and survival of beneficial insects. | $397,314 | Dr.Xavier Martini University of Florida Dr.Leynar Leyton University of Florida Brett Blaauw University of Georgia | |
| LS25-411 | Tree intercropping: An agroecological approach to more resilient and sustainable citrus production | $399,609 | Christopher Vincent University of Florida Davie Kadyampakeni University of Florida | |
| LS24-394 | Advancing Sustainable Management of Cercospora Early Blight in Celery Production by Integrating Biocontrol and UAV Technology | $399,993 | Katia Viana Xavier University of Florida Dr.Larissa Carvalho Ferreira University of Florida Zhengfei Guan University of Florida/IFAS GCREC Anna Meszaros University of Florida Dr.Qingren Wang University of Florida | |
| LS23-380 | Passionfruit: Laying the Groundwork for an Emerging Specialty Fruit Crop in Florida | $383,000 | Dr.Ali Sarkhosh University of Florida Mark Bailey University of Florida Cooperative Extension Service Dr.Jonathan Crane University of Florida/Tropical Research and Education Center Stafford Crossman University of The Virgin Islands David Dinkins University of Florida, Institute of Food and Agricultural Scienc Dr.Islam El-Sharkawy Florida A&M University Vanessa Forbes University of the Virgin Islands Tatiana Sanchez UF/IFAS Extension Alachua County Dr.Steven Sargent University of Florida/Horticultural Sciences Department | |
| LS23-381 | Establishing domestic vanilla cultivation in southern Florida, Puerto Rico, and the US Virgin Islands | $383,000 | Dr.Xingbo Wu University of Florida Dr.Paul Bayman Vanilla Coop of Puerto Rico Dr.Thomas Zimmerman University of the Virgin Islands Derek Farnsworth University of Florida | |
| LS22-370 | Using rootstocks to increase blueberry farming sustainability in the South East | $371,000 | Dr.Gerardo Nunez University of Florida Dr.John Diaz University of Florida Dr.Islam El-Sharkawy Florida A&M University Gabriel Maltais-Landry University of Florida Dr.Zilfina Rubio Ames University of Georgia Ariel Singerman University of Florida | |
| LS21-353 | Evaluating the Dual-Purpose of Chickpea: A Cash and Cover Crop for Agricultural Production Systems in the Southeast | $397,648 | md ali babar University of Florida Dr.Oscar Liburd University of Florida Gabriel Maltais-Landry University of Florida Dr.Jorge Ruiz-Menjivar University of Florida Dr.Marilyn Swisher University of Florida Chris Wilson University of Florida Alejandro Bolques Florida A&M University | |
| LS21-354 | The Use of Cyanobacteria Biofertilizers to Increase Crop Productivity, Improve Soil Health, and Agricultural Sustainability in Florida | $242,000 | Dr.Krishnaswamy Jayachandran Florida International University Dr.Mahadev Bhat Florida International University Dr.Saoli Chanda Texas A and M University - Kingsville Dr.Leonard Scinto Florida International University Dr.Sanku Dattamudi Texas A&M University - Kingsville | |
| LS21-360 | Specialty Pumpkin: Laying the Groundwork for an Emerging Crop and Lucrative Products | $399,999 | Dr.Geoffrey Meru University of Florida Dr.Carlene Chase University of Florida Dr.Andrew MacIntosh University of Florida Dr.Angela Ramírez University of Puerto Rico Dr.Jorge Ruiz-Menjivar University of Florida Andre da Silva Auburn University | |
| LS20-334 | Optimizing Nutrient and Water Management for Organic Mixed Vegetable Production Systems | $299,116 | Gabriel Maltais-Landry University of Florida Kevin Athearn University of Florida Eban Bean Agricultural and Biological Engineering, UF/IFAS Dr.Carlene Chase University of Florida Tatiana Sanchez UF/IFAS Extension Alachua County | |
| LS20-342 | Enhancing Hedgerow Systems in Fruit Tree Production to Improve Beneficial Insect Diversity and Abundance | $311,118 | Dr.Xavier Martini University of Florida Dr.Michael Andreu university of Florida Brett Blaauw University of Georgia Dr.Lauren Diepenbrock University of Florida Dr.Rachel Mallinger University of Florida | |
| LS19-315 | Enhancing Seed Production of Regionally Adapted Crops in the Southeastern Farmer Seed System | $310,537 | Dr.Hector Perez University of Florida | |
| LS18-291 | Managing Plant-parasitic Nematodes and Promoting Beneficial Soil Organisms Through Sod-based Crop Rotation | $198,669 | Zane Grabau University of Florida | |
| LS18-297 | Shade and Ground Cover Growing Systems for Tea Production in Florida | $200,000 | Brantlee Richter University of Florida | |
| LS16-270 | Cover Crop Diversity through Evaluation and Increase from Breeder Stocks and Germplasm Repositories | $201,249 | Dr.Carlene Chase University of Florida | |
| LS11-244 | Taking advantage of pest thrips ecology to increase sustainability of vegetable crop production | $235,000 | Dr.Stuart Reitz USDA-ARS Dr.Stephen Hight USDA-ARS | |
| LS10-228 | Educating and Training Future Farmers, Researchers and Extension Personnel in Sustainable Agriculture | $245,000 | Rosalie Koenig University of Florida | |
| LS10-233 | Integrated Use of Grafting Technology to Improve Disease Resistance and Fruit Yield in Specialty Melon Production | $223,000 | Dr.Xin Zhao University of Florida | |
| LS10-235 | Preparing Small Scale Limited Resource Vegetable Farmers for Organic Farming in North Florida | $15,000 | Dr.Odemari Mbuya Florida A&M University | |
| LS09-216 | Improving the quality of life for Southern organic farmers and farm workers | $190,000 | Leah Cohen Florida Organic Growers | |
| LS08-205 | Selecting a sunn hemp cover crop genotype for weed suppression and seed production | $170,000 | Dr.Carlene Chase University of Florida | |
| LS07-199 | Integrating plant essential oils and kaolin for the sustainable management of thrips and tomato spotted wilt on tomato | $185,000 | Dr.Stuart Reitz USDA-ARS | |
| LS06-187 | Silicon soil amendments for enhancing disease resistance while improving overall crop health for cucurbits in organic farming systems | $180,000 | Dr.Robert McGovern UF-IFAS Amanda Gevens University of Florida | |
| LS06-192 | Biorational approaches for management of bacterial wilt and bacterial spot on tomato | $150,000 | Dr.Jeffrey Jones University of Florida | |
| LS05-170 | Integrated Management of Purple and Yellow Nutsedge in Organic Vegetable Production | $125,000 | Dr.Carlene Chase University of Florida | |
| LS04-168 | Development of Florida Native Plants as Farmscaping Cover Crops and Value-added Crops for Limited-Resource Farmers in Central Florida | $15,000 | Robert Kluson Florida Native Solutions, Inc. | |
| LS03-148 | Development of sustainable vegetable production systems for south Florida and Virginia based on use of cover crops and precision irrigation | $179,776 | Waldemar Klassen Tropical Research and Education Center | |
| LS02-136 | Enhancing the Economic and Environmental Competitiveness of Small Farms Through Agroforestry | $189,600 | Shibu Jose University of Florida | |
| LS02-140 | A System Approach for Improved Integration of Green Manure in Commercial Vegetable Production Systems | $171,800 | Johannes Scholberg Agronomy Department, University of Florida | |
| LS00-118 | Management of Small Rural Holdings as Economic and Ecological Units | $21,406 | David Zimet North Florida Research and Extension Center Inst. | |
| LS99-101 | Developing Effective Methods to Assess the Impact of Community Food Security Programs on Purchases of Local Farm Produce in Three Southern Communities | $20,000 | Ellen Huntley Florida Organic Growers | |
| LS98-090 | An Integrated System of Organic Food Production and Urban Food Waste Recycling Using On-Farm Anaerobic Digestion and Fertigation | $142,623 | Anne Barkdoll Full Circle Solutions, Inc. | |
| AS95-019 | Biological Control Methods for Citrus Rust Mites and Spider Mites on Florida Citrus Utilizing Predaceous Arthropods as Part of IPM | $75,000 | Carl C. Childers IFAS Citrus Research | |
| LS92-046 | Development of Cropping Systems for Nematode Management on Agronomic and Horticultural Crops | $155,000 | D.W. Dickson University of Florida R. McSorley Dept. of Entomology & Nematology, U of Florida Rodrigo Rodriguez-Kabana Auburn University, Plant Pathology | |
| LS91-031 | Biological Control and its Economics in the Southern United States | $49,970 | J. Howard Frank University of Florida, Entomology and Nematology | |
| LS91-042 | Intensive Short Course on Grant Preparation for Future Applicants to the LISA Competitive Grants Program | $39,000 | Carl Barfield University of Florida | |
| LS90-021 | An Educational Program in Low-input Sustainable Agriculture Production Technology and Philosophy | $18,000 | Stephen A. Ford University of Florida | |
| EDUCATION ONLY GRANTS | ||||
| Project # | Project Title | SARE support | Project Leaders | |
| EDS25-082 | Mobile-Friendly Food Safety Education for Short-term Volunteers in Food and Agricultural Nonprofit Organizations | $49,922 | Dr.Kimberly Wiley University of Florida Dr.Amarat Simonne University of Florida | |
| EDS25-079 | On-Farm Feed Formulation and Manufacturing Training for Small and Medium-Scale Poultry and Swine Farmers in North Florida | $49,999 | Ayodeji Aderibigbe Florida A and M University | |
| EDS23-046 | Local Food Needs Local Seed: Increasing Production and Use of Locally Adapted Seed with a Farm to Community Network | $41,000 | Melissa DeSa Working Food | |
| EDS22-34 | Community Apiary - Providing Experiential Education and Access for Novice Beekeepers in an Urban Setting | $49,801 | Ju'Coby Pittman Clara White Mission Octavious Carr The Herban Bee | |
| EDS19-10 | Harnessing Microbes for Sustainable Food Production | $44,468 | Masanori Fujimoto University of Florida | |
| EDS18-08 | Educational Materials for Cover Crop Adoption and Use in the Subtropics and Tropics | $46,999 | Dr.Danielle Treadwell University of Florida | |
| PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM GRANTS | ||||
| Project # | Project Title | SARE support | Project Leaders | |
| SPDP25-035 | Organic Systems Training for Southern Technical Service Providers and Extension Specialists | $79,975 | Thelma Velez Organic Farming Research Foundation | |
| SPDP24-029 | Growing Urban Agriculture Resilience and Development (GUARD): Professional Development Program for Urban Agriculture Educators in the Southeast | $79,757 | Catherine Campbell University of Florida Cody Gusto University of Florida Gilbert Queeley Florida A&M University | |
| SPDP21-03 | Bridging the Food Supply and Sustainable Agriculture Systems with the Nonprofit Sector | $77,867 | Dr.Kimberly Wiley University of Florida Dr.Marilyn Swisher University of Florida | |
| ES09-097 | Moving nursery producers toward sustainable production practices | $76,237 | Gary Knox University of Florida | |
| ES03-067 | What Service Providers Must Know About Organic Rules and Regulations | $133,762 | Rosalie Koenig University of Florida | |
| ES01-054 | Growing with the Community: A Hands-on Training Design for Agricultural Educators, Farmers and Community Leaders | $49,735 | Ellen Huntley Florida Organic Growers | |
| ES01-055 | Delivery of Biological Control Information and Technology in Florida | $49,919 | James Cuda University of Florida | |
| ES01-056 | Training in production and utilization of composted waste materials in warm, humid climates to improve soils for horticultural cropping systems | $47,896 | Monica Ozores-Hampton University of Florida/SWFREC | |
| ES97-030 | Integrated Production of Sustainable Crops for Small Farmers in North Florida | $8,375 | Gary Knox University of Florida | |
| ES97-036 | Sustainable Agriculture Training Initiative for Texas | $70,136 | Nancy Roe | |
| LST96-012 | Facilitating Farmer to Farmer Networks: An Experimental Approach | $80,997 | Dr.Marilyn Swisher University of Florida | |
| LST94-007 | Evaluating Sustainability: Gaining Insights | $56,269 | Dr.Marilyn Swisher University of Florida | |
| FARMER/RANCHER GRANTS | ||||
| Project # | Project Title | SARE support | Project Leaders | |
| FS25-383 | Enhancing Pecan Orchard Sustainability Through No-Till Perennial Peanut Establishment and Cattle Grazing Management | $19,620 | Mark Brown Mark Brown Farms | |
| FS24-364 | Helping Florida Queen Producers to Select for Mite-resistant Stock by Using Genetic Marker Assisted Selection. | $20,000 | Jeffrey Berta Always Summer Herbs | |
| FS24-367 | Organic Artichoke Production in North Florida | $18,250 | Connie Maxwell Dragonfly Trace Farms | |
| FS22-339 | Methodology to enhance nutrition and economics of microalgae use as live feeds in marine aquaculture | $14,985 | Nicole Kirchhoff, PhD Live Advantage Bait LLC | |
| FS20-323 | Evaluating Mobile Slaughter Access for Producers and Local Partners | $10,700 | Sheila Austin Red Boot Goat Farm | |
| FS19-317 | Analysis of the Antioxidant Qualities of Flowers and Fruits of Several Commercial Varieties of Sambucus nigra ssp. Canadensis (The North American Black Elderberry) in Florida | $9,971 | Heather Martin Hyldemoer & Co., LLC | |
| FS19-314 | Season Extension and Increased Economic Sustainability for South Florida Growers: Using high tunnels to extend tomato production | $9,665 | Moses Kashem St. Simon's Farm; Urban Vegetable Project Produce Sales LLC | |
| FS19-319 | Sweet Potatoes and Their Vines: A nutritional and sustainable alternative for food and livestock feed | $9,926 | April Singleton L&B Farm | |
| FS10-248 | Florida Meat Goat Study | $9,996 | Rita Pruette Granny Smith Farms | |
| FS06-209 | Developing Model CSA Software for Multi-cropping and Harvesting | $9,800 | Margaret Pikarsky Bee Heaven Farm | |
| FS03-176 | Developing Guidelines for Farmers to Market Directly to Consumers at Community Farmers' Markets | $14,000 | Sharon Yeago Alachua County Farmers’ Market, Inc. | |
| FS02-149 | Ultraviolet Light absorbing films and nets for insect and disease control in an organic greenhouse | $8,010 | Jim Gibbons | |
| FS01-129 | Development of Multi-Herd Management software for small farmers | $9,949 | Dee Blaha | |
| FS01-135 | Soil Fertility improvement in Fruit Orchards by Windrowing Urban Plant Debris and Poultry Litter | $8,644 | William Graves, IV Tetley Groves, Inc. | |
| FS01-138 | Developing a model to increase support for organic farming research at Land Grant Institutions | $14,999 | Marty Mesh FL Certified Organic Growers and Consumers, (FOG) | |
| FS01-139 | Composted Yard Waste as a Replacement for Pine Bark Mulch in Blueberry Production | $9,800 | Richard Nogaj Harvest for Humanity | |
| FS01-140 | Using companion plants to increase biological control for thrips in pepper crops | $9,300 | Chuck Obern | |
| FS00-112 | Practical Evaluation of Vermicompost on Horticultural Crops | $9,820 | Cynthia L. Connolly | |
| FS00-121 | Marketing to the Department of Defense Food Service | $15,000 | Glyen Holmes New North Florida Coop | |
| FS00-125 | Does Compost Use Affect Post-Harvest Quality of Vegetables? | $9,960 | Nancy Roe | |
| FS00-127 | Alternative Production Methods for Increasing Sustainability of North Florida Strawberry Producers | $9,964 | Larry Gillard South Georgia Farmers Co-op | |
| FS99-089 | Developing a Model for Successful Direct Marketing in Southern Communities | $7,020 | Trace Giornelli | |
| FS99-093 | Alternative Parasite Control Methods for Goat Producers: A Comparative Analysis | $5,960 | Charles Johnson C&M Farms | |
| FS99-094 | Developing an Organically Approved Soil Mix for Use in Vegetable Transplant Production | $7,660 | Rosalie Koenig University of Florida | |
| FS98-067 | Feasibility of Indoor Culture and Production of Ornamental Goldfish | $2,216 | Robert Draughon | |
| FS97-057 | Effect of Limited Environmental Controls on Shiitake Mushroom Production in the Southern Coastal Plain | $9,990 | Charles McRae | |
| FS95-025 | Development of Potting Soil Mixes from Local Wastes | $9,600 | Steve Garrison Almond Tree Nursery | |
| FS95-026 | Testing the Efficacy of Alternative Methods of Whitefly Control in Organic Vegetable Production | $5,200 | Rosalie Koenig University of Florida | |
| FS95-030 | Management of Artificial and Restored Wetlands to Improve Water Quality | $10,000 | A. Glenn Simpson Big Island Grove | |
| FS94-019 | Biological Control of Flower Thrips in Pepper Fields | $9,950 | Ted & Trudy Winsberg Green Cay Farms | |
| GRADUATE STUDENT GRANTS | ||||
| Project # | Project Title | SARE support | Project Leaders | |
| GS24-300 | Developing management strategies for the invasive snail Bulimulus bonariensis using behavioral traits and biological control | $11,810 | Dr.Isaac Esquivel University of Florida Kathi Malfa University of Florida | |
| GS24-303 | Leveraging Genomics-enabled Breeding to Improve Resistance to Powdery Mildew in Summer Squash for Southeastern U.S. | $21,952 | Dr.Geoffrey Meru University of Florida Prerna Sabharwal University of Florida | |
| GS24-306 | Assessing Leadership Development and Social Network Needs of Small-Scale Farmers in Florida. | $20,636 | Dr.Laura Greenhaw University of Florida Rachel Biderman University of Florida | |
| GS24-308 | Harnessing Semiochemicals: An Integrated and Sustainable Approach to Manage Pepper Weevil Infestations | $14,505 | Dr.Xavier Martini University of Florida Jessica Griesheimer University of Florida | |
| GS24-309 | Sustainable Intensification of Sugarcane Production: Integrating Molecular, Physiological and Agronomic Practices for Enhanced Tillering and Ratooning | $20,000 | Dr.Hardev Sandhu UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA Hima Varsha Madala University of Florida | |
| GS24-310 | Understanding Farmers' Perception of Integrated Crop Livestock System Through Participatory Modeling Approach | $21,998 | Dr.Sebastian Galindo University of Florida Arati Joshi University of Florida | |
| GS24-302 | Are Cover Crop Combinations Effective at Managing Plant-parasitic Nematodes in Potato Production? | $21,830 | Zane Grabau University of Florida Sabina Budhathoki University of Florida | |
| GS23-276 | Heat Stress and Its Influence on Subtropical Annual Crops and Their Pollinators: Implications for agriculture in an era of climate change | $16,338 | Dr.Krishnaswamy Jayachandran Florida International University Blaire Kleiman Florida International University | |
| GS23-277 | Sowing Seeds Abroad: Exploring the Lived Experiences of African Immigrant Farmers in the United States | $8,074 | Dr.Matthew Benge University of Florida Willis Ochieng University of Florida | |
| GS23-278 | Genetic Analysis and Breeding as Tools for Sustainable Management of Neopestalotiopsis sp. Outbreaks in Strawberry | $13,660 | Dr.Vance Whitaker University of Florida Xavier Tacker University of Florida | |
| GS23-279 | Toward an Optimum Legume Proportion in Legume-grass Pastures: From radiation use efficiency to animal performance | $15,029 | Dr.Lynn Sollenberger University of Florida Nicolas Caram University of Florida | |
| GS23-281 | Intercropping Cassava and Legumes for Local Food Security in Florida and Puerto Rico | $11,459 | Gregory MacDonald University of Florida Micah Dettweiler University of Florida | |
| GS23-284 | Examining Carbon-Farming Practices to Address Soil Sustainability in the Everglades Agricultural Area, South Florida | $16,500 | Jehangir Bhadha University of Florida, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences Everglades Research and Education Center Noel Manirakiza University of Florida | |
| GS23-285 | Cultivar and Soil Amendment Effects on Peanut (Arachis hypogaea L.) Grown with Organic Practices in Florida | $16,500 | Dr.Jianping Wang University of Florida Sandaru Malaweera University of Florida | |
| GS23-290 | Optimizing Planting Density to Increase the Sustainability of Blueberry Farms | $16,417 | Dr.Gerardo Nunez University of Florida Martin Zapien University of Florida | |
| GS22-254 | Integration of Root-knot Nematode Resistant Pepper Cultivars into an Organic and Sustainable Production System in Florida | $16,232 | Dr.Bala Rathinasabapathi University of Florida Dominick Padilla University of Florida | |
| GS22-255 | Beetle Herding: Development of Strategies to Optimize Biological Control of Air Potato Using Attractants | $12,921 | Dr.Xavier Martini University of Florida Jessica Griesheimer University of Florida | |
| GS22-256 | Sustainable Strategies to Alleviate Heat Stress in Lettuce | $16,392 | Alfred Huo University of Florida Chi Nguyen University of Florida | |
| GS22-262 | How Do Soil Microbes Respond to Chickpea Replacing a Bare Fallow Period in Southeastern Row Crop Agroecosystems? | $16,484 | Gabriel Maltais-Landry University of Florida Julia Barra Netto-Ferreira University of Florida | |
| GS22-267 | Improving Blueberry Farming Sustainability Through Better Fertilizer Timing | $15,620 | Dr.Gerardo Nunez University of Florida Lauren Goldsby University of Florida | |
| GS22-268 | Identifying the Microbial-mediated Strategies for Optimum Phosphorus Uptake in Bahiagrass and Rhizoma Peanut Mixture | $16,454 | Dr.Hui-Ling Liao University of Florida Benjamin Reimer University of Florida | |
| GS21-235 | Examining Field Crop Farmers’ Climate Change Perceptions, Adaptation Strategies, and Resilience in Florida: A spatial econometric approach | $15,775 | Dr.Jorge Ruiz-Menjivar University of Florida Yong Liu University of Florida | |
| GS21-237 | Agricultural Water Resource Management in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands | $13,076 | Dr.Marilyn Swisher University of Florida Megan Donovan, M.S. University of Florida | |
| GS21-238 | Sustainable Management Practices for Vanilla Cultivation | $16,499 | Dr.Xingbo Wu University of Florida Jesse Potts University of Florida | |
| GS21-239 | Quantifying and Understanding Factors Affecting Tissue Nitrate Accumulation in Organic Celery | $16,497 | Dr.Xin Zhao University of Florida Zachary Ray University of Florida | |
| GS21-243 | Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungal Associations in Tea Under Sustainable Production Systems in Florida | $16,444 | Dr.Bala Rathinasabapathi University of Florida Caitlin Clarke University of Florida | |
| GS21-244 | What’s the Buzz? Assessing Efficacy, Synergisms, and Sustainability of Pollinators in Southern Highbush Blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum L.) | $16,493 | Dr.Rachel Mallinger University of Florida John Ternest University of Florida Department of Entomology and Nematology | |
| GS21-247 | Small-scale Farmer Networks in Florida: Understanding and measuring their impacts and exploring the role of extension in their success | $15,930 | Paul Monaghan University of Florida Jose Perez University of Florida | |
| GS21-249 | Forecasting Pasture Productivity from Satellite Imagery for Use in Adaptive Grazing Management | $16,445 | Chris Wilson University of Florida Hunter Smith University of Florida | |
| GS20-219 | Translating Grazing: Calculating Nitrogen Credits from Cool-Season Integrated Crop Livestock Systems | $16,493 | Dr.Marcelo Wallau University of Florida Kacey Aukema University of Florida | |
| GS20-221 | Assessing Anaerobic Soil Disinfestation for Improving Weed and Soilborne Disease Management in High-tunnel and Open-field Salad Green Production | $16,499 | Dr.Xin Zhao University of Florida Isaac Vincent University of Florida | |
| GS20-222 | Agroecological Intensification of Warm-season Pastures for Improved Productivity and Quality and Ecosystem Services | $16,173 | Chris Wilson University of Florida Hannah Rusch University of Florida | |
| GS20-223 | Intercropping for Pest Control in Organic Kale in Northern Florida | $16,279 | Nora Underwood Florida State University Penelope Ales Florida State University | |
| GS20-224 | Determining How the Ubiquitous Fungi Mortierella Regulates Belowground N Dynamics Under Different Crop Rotation Systems | $16,144 | Dr.Hui-Ling Liao University of Florida Kaile Zhang University of Florida | |
| GS20-225 | Deploying Oak Mulch to Contain and Suppress HLB Disease in Citrus | $12,347 | Lorenzo Rossi, Ph.D. Texas A&M University Lukas Hallman UF/IFAS | |
| GS20-231 | Evaluating Local Food Hubs as Alternative Food Systems to Preserve Specialty Crop Producers and Build Resilient Communities in North Central Florida | $14,028 | Dr.Jonathan Watson University of Florida BHAGATVEER SANGHA University of Florida | |
| GS20-234 | Development of Push-pull System for Ambrosia Beetles, Vectors of Laurel Wilt Disease in Florida Avocado | $11,564 | Dr.Xavier Martini University of Florida Derrick Conover University of Florida | |
| GS19-199 | Sustainable Strategies to Combat the Papaya Ringspot Virus | $16,495 | Dr.Alan Chambers University of Florida TREC Sarah Brewer University of Florida | |
| GS19-206 | Developing Efficient Probiotics for Microbiota of Diarrhea-Resistant Livestock | $16,266 | Dr.Kwangcheol Jeong University of Florida Peixin Fan University of Florida | |
| GS19-210 | Toward the Development of a Push-Pull Strategy to Control Whiteflies in Florida Vegetables | $9,308 | Dr.Xavier Martini University of Florida Nicholas Johnston University of Florida, North Florida Research and Education Center | |
| GS19-203 | Evaluation of Cladosporium cladosporioides and Its Extracts for the Management of Pathogenic Bipolaris Species | $14,332 | Dr.Erica Goss University of Florida Ashish Adhikari University of Florida, Plant Pathology | |
| GS18-184 | Evaluation of Biopesticides to Manage Silverleaf Whitefly (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae) in Tomatoes in Florida | $16,500 | Muhammad Haseeb Center for Biological Control, College of Agriculture and Food Sciences, Florida A&M University Dr.Jermaine Perier University of Georgia | |
| GS18-190 | Innovations in Spotted Wing Drosophila (Drosophila suzukii Matsumura) Monitoring and Attract-and-Kill for Development of More Targeted IPM Programs | $16,334 | Dr.Oscar Liburd University of Florida Gabrielle LaTora University of Georgia | |
| GS18-191 | Developing Attract and Reward Strategy to Control Thrips and Whiteflies in Florida Tomato | $10,316 | Dr.Xavier Martini University of Florida Iris Strzyzewski University of Florida NFREC | |
| GS18-195 | Elucidating the Effects of Organic vs. Conventional Cropping Practice and Rhizobia Inoculation on Peanut Yield and Rhizosphere Microbial Diversity | $16,496 | Dr.Jianping Wang University of Florida Dev Paudel University of Florida | |
| GS18-181 | Integrated Weed Management for Long-Term Nutsedge Control and Its Economic Impact in Florida Vegetable Production | $15,361 | Peter Dittmar University of Florida Ranjeet Randhawa University of Florida | |
| GS17-169 | Identifying Marketing Opportunities Under the New Organic Transitional Certification Program | $16,492 | Zhifeng Gao University of Florida Xuqi Chen University of Florida | |
| GS17-170 | Companion Planting of Native Insectary Plants to Benefit Crop Plants: The promotion of beneficial insects in agricultural communities via trophic resource enhancement | $10,332 | Dr.Suzanne Koptur Florida International University Andrea Salas Florida International University | |
| GS17-171 | Development of an Integrated Pest and Disease Management Program Utilizing Companion Plants and Inundative Biological Control for Organic Squash Production | $16,245 | Dr.Oscar Liburd University of Florida Lorena Lopez North Carolina State University | |
| GS17-172 | Effects of Herbivore-Induced Plant Volatiles in Various Maturity Stages of Pepper on the Attractiveness of Orius insidiosus | $9,787 | Dr.Xavier Martini University of Florida Edward Traczyk University of Florida | |
| GS17-173 | Genetic Markers for Resistance to Gastrointestinal Nematode Infections for a Sustainable Florida Native Sheep Production | $16,500 | Raluca Mateescu University of Florida Zaira Magdalena Estrada Reyes University of Florida | |
| GS17-178 | Overcoming Microclimate Challenges to Improve Organic Spinach Production in Florida | $16,495 | Dr.Xin Zhao University of Florida Craig Frey University of Florida | |
| GS15-141 | Creating successful Farm to School Programs in Florida: A County-wide Feasibility Study of Direct, Local Procurement | $11,000 | Ray Bucklin University of Florida Dr.Jonathan Watson University of Florida | |
| GS15-145 | Sustainable Management Strategies for Management of Key Insect and Nematode Pests in Squash Cropping Systems | $10,121 | Dr.Oscar Liburd University of Florida Lorena Lopez North Carolina State University | |
| GS15-146 | Investigating New Management Approaches for Picture-Winged Flies in Sweet Corn | $7,432 | Dr.Gregg Nuessly University of Florida/IFAS/EREC Dr.David Owens University of Delaware | |
| GS15-149 | Natural essential oil compounds with heat treatment to control stem-end rot on grapefruit during postharvest handling and marketing | $10,948 | Dr.Mark Ritenour University of Florida Jiaqi Yan University of Florida | |
| GS15-151 | Legume Proportion of Grass-Legume Mixtures Affects Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Animals Grazing Pasture | $11,000 | Dr.Lynn Sollenberger University of Florida Dr.Jose Dubeux, Jr. University of Florida - NFREC Marta Kohmann University of Florida | |
| GS14-129 | Potential use of seeded peanuts as warm-season legumes in the U.S. southern Coastal Plains | $10,687 | Dr.Jose Dubeux, Jr. University of Florida - NFREC Edwin Mozley | |
| GS14-134 | Effect of Nematode Suppression Using Cover Crops Resistant to Nematodes on Peanut Production | $10,429 | Dr.Patricio Munoz University of Florida Lin Xing University of Florida | |
| GS14-137 | Impacts of land use intensification on soil organic carbon stocks, soil carbon fractions and microbial activities in subtropical grazing land ecosystems | $10,982 | Dr.Maria Silveira University of Florida Sutie Xu | |
| GS13-119 | Nitrogen dynamics of cover crops with sorghum for increased sustainability | $10,997 | Dr.John Erickson University of Florida Jeffrey Fedenko University of Florida | |
| GS12-114 | Developing an integrated pest management program for a newly introduced pest in Florida blueberries: the spotted wing drosophila, Drosophila suzukii | $10,837 | Dr.Oscar Liburd University of Florida Lindsy Iglesias University of Florida | |
| GS12-117 | Assessment of long-term management impact on soil C dynamics in subtropical grasslands | $10,879 | Dr.Maria Silveira University of Florida Julius Adewopo University of Florida | |
| GS11-100 | Efficacy of Entomopathogenic Fungi in Controlling the Small Hive Beetle; a Destructive and Invasive Pest of Honey Bee Colonies | $9,996 | Lambert Kanga Florida A&M University Saundra Wheeler Penn State University | |
| GS11-101 | Understanding olfactory cues in host location and dispersal range of the filth fly parasitoid Spalangia cameroni (Hymenoptera:Pteromalidae) to improve the use as sustainable biological control agents for fly control on livestock operations | $9,828 | Dr.Norman Leppla University of Florida Dr.Erika Machtinger Pennsylvania State University | |
| GS11-105 | Strategies for Increasing Rhizoma Peanut Contribution to Productivity and Ecosystem Services of Low-Input Pasture Systems | $9,978 | Dr.Kim Mullenix Auburn University/Alabama Cooperative Ex Dr.Lynn Sollenberger University of Florida | |
| GS10-092 | Do Human-modified Landscapes Affect Solitary Bee Diversity, Foraging, and Reproduction in Northern Florida? | $10,000 | Dr.Katie Sieving Wildlife Ecology / UF Rosalyn Johnson University of Florida | |
| GS10-093 | Improving nutrient retention with biochar | $9,852 | Dr.Danielle Treadwell University of Florida Seth Friedman Univ of Florida | |
| GS10-096 | Integrated Use of Grafting Technology to Improve Disease Resistance, Yield and Fruit Quality in Organic Heirloom Tomato Production | $10,000 | Charles Barrett University of Florida | |
| GS10-097 | Enhancing nitrogen and water use efficiency in tomato production by using grafting technique | $10,000 | Dr.Xin Zhao University of Florida Desire Djidonou Horticultural Science Uvi Florida | |
| GS09-082 | The Smells and Sounds of a Subterranean Sessid: Mating disruption and acoustic detection of grape root borer | $9,434 | Dr.Oscar Liburd University of Florida William Sanders University of Florida | |
| GS09-087 | Bioenergy and Biofertilizer for Small-Farm Enterprises | $10,000 | Dr.Ann C. Wilkie University of Florida-IFAS Ryan E. Graunke University of Florida-IFAS | |
| GS08-075 | Comprehensive evaluation of windbreaks of fast-growing trees | $9,191 | Donald L Rockwood University of Florida Bijay Tamang University of Florida | |
| GS07-057 | Optimizing buckwheat use as a weed suppressive cover crop for sustainable cropping systems in Florida | $10,000 | Dr.Carlene Chase University of Florida Pei-wen Huang University of Florida | |
| GS07-063 | Reducing nutrient loss below the root zone of drip-irrigated vegetables using low-pressure, increased irrigation time | $9,966 | Bee Ling Poh University of Florida Eric Simonne University of Florida | |
| GS06-053 | Are bluebirds good for farms, and are farms good for bluebirds? | $10,000 | Dr.Katie Sieving Wildlife Ecology / UF John Deluca Dept. of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation, UF | |
| GS05-045 | Development of an IPM Program for Control of Flower-Thrips in Blueberries in Southeastern United States | $9,914 | Dr.Oscar Liburd University of Florida Hector Arevalo University of Florida | |
| GS04-039 | Potential for nitrate-nitrogen leaching in a silvopastoral system compared with open pasture and loblolly pine plantation | $9,998 | Ann Blount Susan Bambo University of Florida | |
| GS02-013 | Developing a System to Produce Organic Plug Transplants for Organic Strawberry Production | $9,500 | Daniel Cantliffe University of Florida Ashwin Paranjpe University of Florida | |
| GS02-018 | Analysis of a Biological Control Strategy and its Potential in a Pest Management Program in Florida Cabbage | $10,000 | Dr.Stuart Reitz USDA-ARS Nathan Herrick USDA-ARS-CMAVE | |
| GS02-019 | Chemical Ecology of Microtheca ochroloma | $3,057 | Susan Webb University of Florida Dr.Marilyn Swisher University of Florida Kristen Bowers | |
| GS01-009 | Competition for Nitrogen and Groundwater Nitrate Levels in Temperate Alley Cropping Systems | $10,000 | Shibu Jose University of Florida Samuel Allen University of Florida | |
| GS00-001 | Induction of Volatile Emissions from Peanut Plants in Response to Fungal and Insect Damage | $10,000 | James Tumlinson Insect Attractants Unit Yasmin Cardoza Department of Entomology and Nematology | |
| GS00-005 | Investigating the potential use of Trichogramma, a hymenopteran egg parasitoid, in the integrated management of lepidopteran pests of cabbage in Puerto Rico | $10,000 | Richard Pluke University of Florida Richard Pluke University of Florida | |
| ON FARM RESEARCH/PARTNERSHIP GRANTS | ||||
| Project # | Project Title | SARE support | Project Leaders | |
| OS25-183 | Evaluating Edamame as a New Crop for South Florida: On-Farm Trials to Support Adoption and Sustainability | $29,995 | Xiaoying Li University of Florida, Tropical Research and Education Center | |
| OS25-182 | Oyster Domestication and Seed Production to Support the Industry on Florida's East Coast | $29,995 | Dr.Huiping YANG University of Florida | |
| OS24-176 | Regenerative Agriculture: Effects of Cover Crop and Mycorrhizal Inoculation on Salt Stress Mitigation in Floridian Tomato Cultivars | $29,946 | Dr.Amir Khoddamzadeh Florida International University | |
| OS24-177 | On-farm companion planting and bioinoculants for enhancing biological control of twospotted spider mites in strawberries | $29,268 | Dr.Oscar Liburd University of Florida | |
| OS23-164 | On-farm Development of Innovative Compost-based Tabletop Systems for Improving Local Strawberry Production in Florida | $29,997 | Dr.Xin Zhao University of Florida | |
| OS22-153 | Enhancing Stink Bug Biological Control for Increased Sustainability of Rice Production in Florida | $19,982 | Dr.Julien Beuzelin University of Florida, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, Everglades Research and Education Center | |
| OS21-142 | Bridging the Fall Forage Gap with Stockpiled Limpograss Along the Southern Gulf Coast | $19,981 | Dr.Jose Dubeux, Jr. University of Florida - NFREC | |
| OS21-146 | Evaluating Sorrel (Hibiscus sabdariffa) Varieties for Production in Florida | $19,708 | Dr.Norma Samuel UF/IFAS Extension | |
| OS21-147 | Development of a Push-Pull System in Avocado Groves in South Florida | $19,923 | Dr.Xavier Martini University of Florida | |
| OS21-148 | Plant Sap Analysis as a Tool to Optimize Fertilizer Application for Sustainable Citrus Production | $20,000 | Lorenzo Rossi, Ph.D. Texas A&M University | |
| OS20-132 | Fertilizer Mismanagement Impacts on Pasture Health | $19,828 | Cheryl Mackowiak University of Florida | |
| OS20-135 | On-farm Evaluation of an Innovative Anaerobic Soil Disinfestation Practice for Improving Organic Carrot Production in North Florida | $19,995 | Dr.Xin Zhao University of Florida | |
| OS20-137 | Combining Non-crop Habitat and Semiochemical Lures to Increase Natural Enemy Recruitment and Retention in Florida Vegetable Crops | $18,164 | Dr.Xavier Martini University of Florida | |
| OS18-113 | Trap Assisted Scouting for Asian Cockroach Management in Florida | $14,782 | Dr.Julien Beuzelin University of Florida, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, Everglades Research and Education Center | |
| OS18-114 | Assisting Vegetable Growers in Florida with Soil Health Evaluation Associated with Cover Cropping/Green Manure Practice During Summer | $15,000 | Jehangir Bhadha University of Florida, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences Everglades Research and Education Center | |
| OS17-104 | Evaluating the Effect of Biological Control and Planting Mixed Varieties to Manage Whitefly and Aphid Pests in Organic Squash | $14,821 | Dr.Oscar Liburd University of Florida | |
| OS17-106 | Developing Sustainable and New Alternative Non-chemical Weed Control Strategies for Container Nursery Growers | $15,000 | Dr.Stephen Christopher Marble University of Florida/Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences | |
| OS17-110 | Farmers’ Evaluation of Cover Crop Effects on Sandy Soils in the Suwannee River Basin in North Florida | $14,744 | Kevin Athearn University of Florida | |
| OS16-098 | Using Flowering Plants on Strawberry Field Edges to Enhance Natural Enemies and Pollinators and Improve Pest Control and Fruit Quality | $14,996 | Justin Renkema University of Florida | |
| OS14-086 | Use of non-native invasive tree logs for commercial mushroom production on small farms | $14,984 | Dr.Stephen Hight USDA-ARS | |
| OS13-075 | Large Scale Recycling of Used Potting Media with Solarization | $3,161 | Shawn Steed UF/IFAS Extension | |
| OS13-078 | Novel approaches to establish rhizome peanut (Arachis glabrata Benth) on bahiagrass (Paspalum notatum Flugge) pasture: from research to on-farm application | $14,945 | Dr.Jose Dubeux, Jr. University of Florida - NFREC | |
| OS13-079 | Establishing and Evaluating Selected Cover Crops on Small Farms to Increase the Impact of Beneficial Arthropods on Crop Pests | $14,984 | Robert Hochmuth University of Florida | |
| OS13-082 | Propagation of edible Pecan Truffle (Tuber lyonii) in pecan nurseries | $14,978 | Dr.Matthew Smith University of Florida | |
| OS13-083 | Grafting heirloom tomatoes for organic high tunnel production to improve season extension, disease control, and fruit yield: A partnership with local growers for technology transfer | $14,999 | Dr.Xin Zhao University of Florida | |
| OS12-063 | Offseason Management for Organic High Tunnels for Improved Pest Suppression and Soil Health | $14,967 | Dr.Carlene Chase University of Florida | |
| OS11-060 | Investigating various tactics of intercropping buckwheat with squash to increase natural enemy populations, reduce pest and disease pressure and increase yield | $14,978 | Dr.Oscar Liburd University of Florida | |
| OS10-054 | Evaluating compost and lime effects on soil organic matter, soil microbial communities and the control of Fusarium wilt in commercial tomato grown in Florida's sandy soils | $14,955 | Amy Shober University of Florida | |
| OS10-056 | Improving Cover Crop Management in Florida Row, Vegetable and Organic Citrus Systems | $14,940 | Dr.Danielle Treadwell University of Florida | |
| OS08-043 | Monitoring Nutrient Availability and Leaching Below the Root Zone in Organic Vegetable Production | $14,900 | Dr.Danielle Treadwell University of Florida Bee Ling Poh University of Florida Eric Simonne University of Florida | |
| OS06-029 | Development and implementation of a trap cropping system to suppress stink bugs in the southern Coastal Plain | $15,000 | Dr.Russell Mizell, III NFREC-Quincy, University of Florida | |
| OS05-026 | Optimization of Irrigation Practices in Organic and Sustainable Vegetable Production with Soluble Dye as an Educational Tool | $14,663 | Eric Simonne University of Florida | |
| OS04-022 | A Low Cost Trapping System for Control of the Small Hive Beetle Aethina Tumida Murray, A Pest of Honey Bee Colonies | $15,000 | Peter Teal USDA-ARS/CMAVE | |
| OS03-015 | Performance of Various Forage Combinations Under Thinned Pine Canopies in North Florida | $14,982 | Ann Blount | |
| OS03-017 | Soil Water Movement in Vegetables Grown with Plasticulture | $14,096 | Eric Simmone Univ. of Florida IFAS | |
| SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITY INNOVATION GRANTS | ||||
| Project # | Project Title | SARE support | Project Leaders | |
| CS15-094 | Who’s Connected? Sustainable Producers in the North Central Florida Food System | $34,665 | Dr.Kathryn Stofer University of Florida | |
| CS09-072 | Wildwood Growers’ Market – Starting a Local Food System | $7,910 | Susan Kelly UF/IFAS Sumter Co. Extension | |
| CS06-044 | Florida Farm Link – Building the Foundation of a Sustainable Community Food System by Connecting Sustainable Agriculture to Economic Development Initiatives | $9,521 | Laura Morton NRCS/Florida West Coast RC&D | |
| CS04-023 | Youth as Community Organizers | $10,000 | Ellen Huntley Florida Organic Growers | |
| CS04-028 | Farming and Conservation Easements: A Win-Win Partnership | $10,000 | Mark Hostetler University of Florida | |
| CS03-010 | "Santa Rosa Fresh" Marketing Assistance | $10,000 | Paula Davis Santa Rosa County Joan Hughes TEAM Santa Rosa EDC | |
| CS02-008 | Test Marketing of New Label in Southwest Florida for USA Grown/Living Wage Produce | $5,200 | Richard Nogaj Harvest for Humanity | |
| MATCHING GRANTS PROGRAM GRANTS | ||||
| Project # | Project Title | SARE support | Project Leaders | |
| MS09-005 | Florida Planning Grant: Matching Grant | $15,000 | Kelly Moore University of Florida | |
| 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 | |
| SFL24-002 | 2024-25 Southern SARE Model State Program | $19,999 | Gilbert Queeley Florida A&M University Dr.Marilyn Swisher University of Florida | |
| SFL24-001 | 2024-2025 MODEL STATE PROGRAM | $19,302 | Dr.Marilyn Swisher University of Florida Gilbert Queeley Florida A&M University | |
| SFL24-A02 | 2024-25 Southern SARE Model State Program – Program Assistant | $29,098 | Gilbert Queeley Florida A&M University Dr.Marilyn Swisher University of Florida | |
| SFL24-A01 | 2024-2025 MODEL STATE PROGRAM – PROGRAM ASSISTANT | $33,000 | Dr.Marilyn Swisher University of Florida Gilbert Queeley Florida A&M University | |
| SFL23-001 | 2023 Florida SARE Model State Program - University of Florida | $21,144 | Dr.Marilyn Swisher University of Florida | |
| SFL23-A001 | 2023 Florida SARE Program Assistant | $33,000 | Dr.Marilyn Swisher University of Florida | |
| SFL22-002 | 2022 Model State Program- Florida A&M University | $10,996 | Gilbert Queeley Florida A&M University | |
| SFL22-001 | University of Florida Training Grant- MSP22 | $10,853 | Dr.Marilyn Swisher University of Florida | |
| SFL21-002 | 2021 Florida SARE MSP Proposal FAMU | $11,108 | Gilbert Queeley Florida A&M University | |
| SFL21-001 | 2021 University of Florida SARE MSP | $11,099 | Dr.Marilyn Swisher University of Florida | |
| SSFL21-A02 | 2021 Florida SARE MSA Proposal UF | $33,333 | Dr.Marilyn Swisher University of Florida Dr.Cassel Gardner Florida A&M University | |
| SFL20-001 | 2020 Model State Program- University of Florida | $11,076 | Dr.Marilyn Swisher University of Florida | |
| SFL20-002 | 2020 Model State Program- Florida A&M University | $11,111 | Gilbert Queeley Florida A&M University | |
| SFL19-001 | 2019 Model State Program- University of Florida | $11,102 | Dr.Marilyn Swisher University of Florida | |
| SFL19-002 | 2019 Model State Program- Florida A&M University | $11,106 | Dr.Cassel Gardner Florida A&M University Dr.Marilyn Swisher University of Florida | |
| SFL18-001 | SFL18-001 | $44,443 | Dr.Marilyn Swisher University of Florida | |
| SFL18-002 | 2018 Model State Program Report | $11,109 | Dr.Cassel Gardner Florida A&M University | |
| SFL17-001 | SFL17-001 2017-2018 Model State Program | $44,441 | Dr.Marilyn Swisher University of Florida Dr.Cassel Gardner Florida A&M University | |
| SFL17-002 | SFL17-002 Model State Program | $11,111 | Dr.Cassel Gardner Florida A&M University Dr.Marilyn Swisher University of Florida | |
| SFL16-002 | 2016-2017 Model State Program Florida A&M University | $11,111 | Dr.Cassel Gardner Florida A&M University | |
| SFL16-001 | 2016-2017 Model State Program University of Florida | $11,110 | Dr.Marilyn Swisher University of Florida | |
For further information on projects, contact 770-412-4787 or ssare@uga.edu.
Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) is funded by USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA).