AGRICULTURE PROJECTS FUNDED IN
GUAM
by USDA's
Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) Program
1988-2025
GUAM
by USDA's
Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) Program
1988-2025
Guam has been awarded $3,336,356 grants to support 62 projects, including but not limited to, 11 research and/or education projects, 13 professional development projects and 25 producer-led projects. Guam 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 | |
| SW23-954 | Guam’s Upgrowing Agricultural Markets (GUAM): Developing Profitable Local Food Markets and Sustainable Agriculture for Small Island Economies | $349,981 | Kuan-Ju Chen University of Guam Dr.Tongzhe Li University of Guelph Dr.Fred Schumann University of Guam Dr.L. Jen Shaffer University of Maryland, College Park | |
| SW19-906 | Reducing tree decline of Casuarina equisetifolia in Guam through replacement of bacterial wilt infected trees and research into the bacterial microbiomes of trees and associated termites | $304,273 | Dr.Robert Schlub University of Guam | |
| SW09-304 | Replacing Feed Imports With Local Feed Resources in the Western Pacific | $47,207 | Dr.Manuel Duguies Cooperative Extension Service | |
| SW09-067 | Island to Island, Farmer to Chef: Ag Agricultural Marketing Proposal | $133,967 | Dr.L. Robert (Bob) Barber, Jr. University of Guam Cooperative Extension Service | |
| SW08-067 | Decline of Casuarina equisetifolia: A Loss to Pacific Island Agroforestry | $140,680 | Roger Brown, Jr. University of Guam Dr.Robert Schlub University of Guam | |
| SW05-00B | Preservation of Traditional Medicinal Plants on Guam | $18,615 | Dr.L. Robert (Bob) Barber, Jr. University of Guam Cooperative Extension Service | |
| SW02-048 | Alternative Housing Structure for Livestock and Poultry in Micronesia | $26,857 | Dr.Manuel Duguies Cooperative Extension Service | |
| SW01-017 | Commercial Production of Tropical Mushrooms Grown Organically | $36,081 | George Wall CALS/AES, University of Guam | |
| SW99-048 | Evaluation and implementation of nitrogen fixing species in hedgerow intercropping in Marianas | $132,000 | Mari Marutani College of Nat. & Appl. Sciences, Univ. of Guam | |
| SW99-047 | Strengthening through Education the Sustainability of Solanaceous Crop Production in the Western Pacific Region | $16,000 | Dr.Robert Schlub University of Guam | |
| SW98-041 | Evaluation of Processing Food Refuse and By-products for Growing Finishing Swine | $121,850 | Farouq Abawi University of Guam | |
| LOCAL ED & DEMO (FORMERLY RGR) GRANTS | ||||
| Project # | Project Title | SARE support | Project Leaders | |
| WRGR22-003 | Developing the Economic Sustainability and Viability of Value-added Products on Guam | $99,376 | Kuan-Ju Chen University of Guam Tanisha Aflague College of Natural and Applied Sciences, University of Guam Jian Yang | |
| RGR20-003 | Expanding Small-scale Sustainable Agroforestry Demonstration Plots in the Western Pacific | $72,871 | Joseph Tuquero University of Guam Mark Acosta University of Guam, Cooperative Extension Engly Ioanis College of Micronesia Land Grant Program | |
| PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM GRANTS | ||||
| Project # | Project Title | SARE support | Project Leaders | |
| WPDP25-004 | Training Five New Extension Agents in Sustainable Agriculture in the US Territory of Guam | $87,881 | Dr.L. Robert (Bob) Barber, Jr. University of Guam Cooperative Extension Service Mark Acosta University of Guam, Cooperative Extension | |
| WPDP23-004 | Increasing Capacity of Aquaculture Farmers in Guam with On-Farm Hatchery Demonstration for All-Male Tilapia Production. | $98,668 | David Crisostomo University of Guam Sea Grant Johnny Borja University of Guam Sea Grant | |
| WPDP23-016 | Pesticide Safety Education for Pacific Island Educators and Stakeholders | $99,099 | Jesse Bamba University of Guam Funding partner that submits proposal PennAg Industries Association Educational Foundation or Feeding Pennsylvania or PASS | |
| WPDP22-012 | The promotion of Heat Stress awareness and Animal Nutrition for egg and hog production on Guam and the Western Region | $50,639 | Dr.Jeng-Hung Liu University of Guam Christopher Byrd North Dakota State University Dr.jennifer young North Dakota State University | |
| WPDP22-006 | Information Network for Sustainable Pacific Islands Research and Education (INSPIRE) | $98,653 | Mark Acosta University of Guam, Cooperative Extension & Outreach | |
| PDP20-001 | Fungal leaf spots: field, lab, and online tutorial for professionals in Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands | $66,013 | Dr.Robert Schlub University of Guam Dr.Marin Brewer University of Georgia Dr.Robert Kemerait University of Georgia Dr.Kisha Shelton University of Georgia Dr.Leilan Sumabat-Dacones University of Philippines | |
| EW14-006 | Plant Disease Diagnostic Training for Agricultural Professionals in Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands | $63,900 | Dr.Robert Schlub University of Guam | |
| EW09-012 | Increasing Ecological Insect Pest Management on Guam Through Building Agriculture Professionals' Understanding of Semiochemicals | $59,990 | Gadi V.P. Reddy, Ph.D. University of Guam Dr.Michael Ivie Montana State University-Bozeman | |
| EW08-018 | Enhancing Ecological Disease Management on Guam Through Building Agriculture professionals' Understanding of Soil Nutrients | $49,962 | Roger Brown, Jr. University of Guam Dr.Robert Schlub University of Guam | |
| EW05-017 | Capacity Building and Training in Commercial Aquaculture for Guam, Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas, and American Samoa | $90,000 | Dr.L. Robert (Bob) Barber, Jr. University of Guam Cooperative Extension Service | |
| EW05-007 | Transfer of Research Based Knowledge in Agriculture in the American Pacific | $74,507 | Dr.Manuel Duguies Cooperative Extension Service | |
| EW99-002 | People Improving Growth for Swine ( PIGS ) in Micronesia | $47,540 | Dr.Manuel Duguies Cooperative Extension Service | |
| EW98-011 | Portable Extension Office for Program Literature Exchange (PEOPLE) | $41,360 | Dr.L. Robert (Bob) Barber, Jr. University of Guam Cooperative Extension Service | |
| ENHANCED STATE GRANTS GRANTS | ||||
| Project # | Project Title | SARE support | Project Leaders | |
| WESP19-003 | Western Pacific Sustainable Agriculture Participatory Training Network: Eight islands, twelve trainings. | $48,890 | Dr.L. Robert (Bob) Barber, Jr. University of Guam Cooperative Extension Service Mark Acosta University of Guam, Cooperative Extension Lawrence Duponcheel Northern Marianas College Jackson Phillip College of Micronesia Engly Ioanis College of Micronesia Land Grant Program | |
| MW17-005 | Pacific Island | $49,918 | Dr.L. Robert (Bob) Barber, Jr. University of Guam Cooperative Extension Service | |
| FARMER/RANCHER GRANTS | ||||
| Project # | Project Title | SARE support | Project Leaders | |
| FW25-007 | Exploring the Economic Viability of Local Basil Cultivation and Pesto Production on Guam | $25,000 | Michelle Crisostomo GU Hydro | |
| FW25-003 | Guam Sustainable Pellet Feed for Livestock | $13,111 | Jay Quinata Familian K Farm | |
| FW23-414 | Local Feeds for Poultry Farming on Guam | $24,612 | Thomas Tanaka, Jr. PCS INC | |
| FW19-348 | Sheet Mulch Using Cardboard and NFTs | $11,000 | Glenn Takai Takai Farm | |
| FW17-050 | Ducks in a Row: Raising Ducks on Guam for Production and Pest Control | $19,206 | Maegan Paloma Maegan Paloma | |
| FW17-014 | My Boars Are In Iowa | $13,597 | Eddie Saure Eddie Saure | |
| FW16-030 | Rotating Paddock-style Systems in Tropical Environments | $17,196 | Hertha Van Beurden Paradise Natural Farm | |
| FW16-015 | From Peewee to Large Eggs | $11,393 | Alex Coloma Agriculture | |
| FW15-041 | Raising Black Soldier Fly Larvae as Chicken Feed in a Tropical Region | $8,232 | Chelsa Muna-Brecht P.U.N.G.Co Farms | |
| FW08-313 | Kona to Guam Weaving the Farmer Chef Network | $19,625 | Phoebe Wall University of Guam Dr.L. Robert (Bob) Barber, Jr. University of Guam Cooperative Extension Service | |
| FW08-048 | Living Mulch on Guam | $13,000 | Laila Pierson | |
| FW08-046 | Growing Papaya Using Aquaculture Effluent in an Automated Drip Irrigation System | $14,800 | David Crisostomo | |
| FW06-026 | Multi-crops on Plant Beds on Guam | $5,915 | Laila Pierson | |
| FW05-312 | Maximizing Production Efficiency in a Three-Stage Integrated Agriculture System Using Taro, Tilapia, Aquatic Plants and Fancy Guppies | $9,951 | Dr.L. Robert (Bob) Barber, Jr. University of Guam Cooperative Extension Service | |
| FW05-013 | Recycling Fish Waste to Fertilize Guam Farms | $19,809 | Ernie Wusstig | |
| FW05-003 | Wastewater Delivery System for Irrigation and Soil Enrichment on Guam | $4,570 | John Benaventa Triple B Farms | |
| FW04-302 | Greenhouse Water Barrier | $10,871 | Pete Terlane Guam Department of Agriculture | |
| FW04-104 | Lei Making and Marketing - A New Approach to Marketing | $6,750 | Antoinette Okada | |
| FW02-017 | Decreasing Dependence on Man-Made Fertilizers for Crop Production in Tropical Limestone Soils | $5,200 | Ernie Wusstig | |
| FW00-064 | Adopting Health Programs and Improving Weaning Facilities in Management of Piglet Diarrhea on Guam | $7,085 | Ricardo Cruz, Jr. | |
| FW99-015 | Mushroom Production | $3,950 | David Nelson | |
| FW99-031 | Genetic Upgrading and Improving Goat Management Practices on Guam | $6,000 | Loella Armstrong | |
| FW97-054 | Use of Sunnhemp in Cucumber Production | $4,300 | Felix Quan | |
| FW96-029 | Dry-Extrusion of Wet Garbage for Swine Feeding | $4,350 | George Pangelinan | |
| FW96-030 | Vegetable Soybean Cultivar Trials | $3,020 | Felix Quan | |
| ON FARM RESEARCH/PARTNERSHIP GRANTS | ||||
| Project # | Project Title | SARE support | Project Leaders | |
| OW22-375 | 5 Future Trainers: Developing a farmer run agriculture production monitoring program for the Farmer’s Cooperative Association of Guam (FCAG) | $58,401 | Jesse Bamba University of Guam Joseph Tuquero University of Guam | |
| OW15-031 | Seven Trees, Seven Practices: Demonstrating Agroforestry in the Western Pacific | $47,899 | Dr.L. Robert (Bob) Barber, Jr. University of Guam Cooperative Extension Service | |
| OW14-026 | Screening tomato varieties for suitability on Guam in response to the arrival of Tomato leaf curl Guam virus in the Western Region | $49,500 | Dr.Robert Schlub University of Guam | |
| OW10-322 | Local Feed Formulation for Goats | $41,485 | Dr.Manuel Duguies Cooperative Extension Service | |
| 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 | |
| WGU24-001 | Guam 3 Year State Professional Development Program Plan FY2024-2026 | $120,000 | Mark Acosta University of Guam, Cooperative Extension Mark Acosta University of Guam, Cooperative Extension & Outreach | |
| WGU21-001 | Guam 3 Year State Professional Development Program Plan FY2021-2024 | $90,000 | Dr.L. Robert (Bob) Barber, Jr. University of Guam Cooperative Extension Service Mark Acosta University of Guam, Cooperative Extension | |
| WSP19-029 | Guam State/Protectorate WSARE Implementation Project 2019-2020 | $48,500 | Dr.L. Robert (Bob) Barber, Jr. University of Guam Cooperative Extension Service Mark Acosta University of Guam, Cooperative Extension | |
| WSP18-006 | Guam 2018-20 PDP project | $31,250 | Dr.L. Robert (Bob) Barber, Jr. University of Guam Cooperative Extension Service Mark Acosta University of Guam, Cooperative Extension | |
| WSP17-006 | 2018 University of Guam PDP Project | $39,999.70 | Dr.L. Robert (Bob) Barber, Jr. University of Guam Cooperative Extension Service Mark Acosta University of Guam, Cooperative Extension | |
For further information on projects, contact Western SARE at (406) 994-4789 or wsare@montana.edu.
Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) is funded by USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA).