AGRICULTURE PROJECTS FUNDED IN
MICHIGAN
by USDA's
Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) Program
1988-2025
MICHIGAN
by USDA's
Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) Program
1988-2025
Michigan has been awarded $11,647,389 grants to support 338 projects, including but not limited to, 49 research and/or education projects, 27 professional development projects and 146 producer-led projects. Michigan 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 | |
| LNC24-497 | Comparing Tree Nursery Techniques on Urban Farms | $220,348 | Naim Edwards Michigan State University Extension | |
| LNC24-505 | Using Land-Based Learning to Engage Michigan Youth in On-Farm Sustainability in Diverse Communities | $249,652 | Dr.Aaron McKim Michigan State University | |
| LNC23-478 | Demonstration of a new method to eliminate bovine leukemia virus from your dairy herd by targeting culling of the most infectious cattle | $249,999 | Dr.Tasia Kendrick Michigan State University | |
| LNC23-487 | A Sustainable, Non-Chemical Thinning Method for US Midwestern Apple Producers: Novel Use of Anti-Hail, Insect-Exclusion Netting | $247,265 | Todd Einhorn Michigan State University Mokhles Elsysy Michigan State University Julianna Wilson Michigan State University | |
| LNC23-489 | Enhancing sustainable pollination on urban farms using native plant conservation strips and outreach | $250,000 | Zsofia Szendrei Michigan State University | |
| LNC23-494 | Exploring the efficacy of prairie strips as a soil health promoting practice | $119,055 | Dr.Christine Sprunger Michigan State University | |
| LNC22-462 | Evaluating an under-utilized species for climate resilient forage and cover crop options in North Central Region cropping systems | $249,932 | Dr.Krista Isaacs Michigan State University | |
| LNC22-468 | Taking the sting out of honey bee medicine: Training and tools for veterinarians to increase access to care for beekeepers. | $114,625.21 | Meghan Milbrath Michigan State University | |
| LNC20-435 | Development and delivery of post-harvest spotted wing Drosophila cultural control tactics for for NCR tart cherry growers | $208,507 | Dr.Marianna Szucs Michigan State University Dr.Matthew Grieshop Call Poly San Luis Obispo | |
| LNC20-437 | Values and adoption in regenerative grazing practices and associated wellbeing outcomes for cow-calf producers | $249,999 | Dr.Matt Raven Michigan State University Dr.Jennifer Hodbod Michigan State University | |
| LNC20-442 | Strategies for Adaptive Resilience in Sustainable Agriculture for Beginning and Historically Underserved Farmers | $199,997 | Jennifer Silveri Michigan Integrated Food and Farming Systems (MIFFS) | |
| LNC19-416 | Cultivating a morel mushroom industry in the North Central United States | $199,993 | Dr.Gregory Bonito Michigan State University | |
| LNC19-430 | Eastern Upper Michigan Sustainable Agriculture Curriculum Initiative | $199,987 | Dr.Steve Yanni Bay Mills Community College | |
| LNC18-413 | Enhancing healthfulness and demand of Upper Midwestern, locally produced beef | $199,149 | Dr.Jason Rowntree Michigan State University | |
| LNC17-394 | Land-Based Learning Centers: A multi-generational educational approach to promoting on-farm sustainable agriculture | $151,408 | Dr.Matt Raven Michigan State University | |
| LNC14-361 | Insectary Plants to Enhance Beneficial Insects: Expanding the Palette to Increase Options for Sustainable Crop Production in the NC Region | $199,887 | Dr.Douglas Landis Michigan State University | |
| LNC12-343 | Non-Antibiotic Alternatives for Bovine Mastitis Therapy | $199,912 | Dr.Bo Norby Michigan State University | |
| LNC12-344 | On-farm Organic Soybean Variety Trials | $199,153 | Robert Battel MSU Extension Daniel Rossman Michigan State University Extension | |
| LNC12-345 | A Local Pasture-Based Beef Production System for Northwest Michigan | $181,342 | Dr.Jason Rowntree Michigan State University | |
| LNC11-330 | Combining Strip-Tillage and Cover Crops for Resource Conservation and Profit in North Central Vegetable Cropping Systems | $169,853 | Daniel Brainard Michigan State University | |
| LNC08-297 | Native Plant Conservation Strips for Sustainable Pollination and Pest Control in Fruit Crops | $148,837 | Dr.Rufus Isaacs Michigan State University Brett Blaauw Michigan State University | |
| LNC08-302 | Connecting Landowners, Growers and Markets Using Purchase of Development Rights (PDR) | $20,900 | Barry Lonik Ann Arbor Township | |
| LNC08-307 | Diversity - The Continuing Face of Sustainable Agriculture | $100,000 | Barbara Norman Michigan Food and Farming Systems | |
| LNC07-276 | No-till pumpkins using cover crops | $131,420 | Dr.Dale Mutch Michigan State University Extension | |
| LNC07-281 | Developing pest management guidelines for organic production of highbush blueberries in the North Central Region | $149,991 | Dr.Annemiek Schilder Michigan State University | |
| LNC06-267 | Farmers' Markets: A Real Opportunity for Michigan Fruit and Vegetable Growers | $76,600 | Dr.Jim Bingen Michigan State University | |
| LNC06-268 | Examining the Sustainability of Copper Use for Disease Management and Horticultural Benefit in Tart Cherry Systems | $145,500 | George Sundin Michigan State University | |
| LNC04-244 | Integrating Cropping and Nutrient Management Systems on Grass-Based Dairies with Manure Slurry Enriched Micro-Site Seeding | $137,849 | Dr.Timothy Harrigan Michigan State University | |
| LNC04-249 | Utilizing Native Plants to Enhance Insect and Weed Biological Control | $150,000 | Dr.Douglas Landis Michigan State University | |
| LNC04-251 | One year's seeding: a seedbank approach to sustainable weed management | $149,903 | Karen Renner Michigan State University | |
| LNC03-234 | Calcium Inputs for Soil Quality Improvement | $102,771 | Bernard Knezek Michigan State University | |
| LNC02-203 | Determining Adaptation of Mono- and Binary Mixtures of Improved Red and Ladino Clovers and Perennial Grasses, Including Perennial Ryegrasses, in the Great Lakes Region | $94,344 | Dr.Richard Leep Richard Leep Consulting | |
| LNC02-215 | Multi-Cultural Farmer Mentors | $99,880 | Thomas Guthrie, Jr. Michigan Integrated Food and Farming Systems | |
| LNC02-217 | User/Grower Educational Materials and Training for Polyethylene Film High Tunnel Winter Production and Harvesting of Organic Salad Greens and Vegetables | $43,274 | John Biernbaum Michigan State University | |
| LNC01-186 | Educational Materials and Training that Foster Implementation of Ecologically Based Pest Management Decision-Making in Great Lakes Apple Production | $63,117 | David Epstein Michigan State University | |
| LNC01-187 | Earthworks Garden and Poultry Urban CSA | $99,706 | Ashley Atkinson Hunger Action Coalition | |
| LNC01-195.1 | Innovative Tart Cherry Orchard Systems: Design, Evaluation, and Demonstration | $90,742 | David Epstein Michigan State University | |
| LNC99-159 | Financial Indicators of Sustainability on Michigan Farms | $27,900 | John Durling Michigan Agricultural Stewardship Assn, Crop Soil Sciences Dept | |
| LNC98-139 | Innovative Tart Cherry Orchard Systems: Design, Evaluation, and Demonstration | $75,000 | Charles Edson IPM Program, Center for Integrated Plant Systems, Michigan State University | |
| LNC97-112 | Enhancing Adoption of Sustainable Agriculture Practices via Farmer-Driven Research | $100,405 | Dr.Dale Mutch Michigan State University Extension | |
| LNC95-082 | Domestic Birds as Weed and Insect Pest Biocontrol Agents: Field Experimentation and On-Farm Evaluation | $25,200 | Laura Delind | |
| LNC95-085 | Ecological Principles of Habitat Management for Weed and Insect Biological Control | $94,923 | Dr.Douglas Landis Michigan State University | |
| LNC94-064 | Integrated System for Sustainability of High Value Field Crops | $73,000 | James LeCureux Michigan State University Extension | |
| LNC93-057 | Improving Nitrogen Utilization with Rotation and Cover Crops | $93,799 | Richard Harwood Michigan State University | |
| LNC92-052 | The Adoption of LISA Techniques of Pest Management by North Central Fruit Growers | $42,410 | Craig Harris Michigan State University | |
| LNC91-022.1 | Development and Demonstration of Methods toward Sustainable Apple Production: Continuation of Systems Integration | $18,000 | Stuart Gage Michigan State University | |
| LNC91-039 | A Landscape Ecological Perspective in Insect and Weed Population Regulation in Low-Input and Conventional Systems | $75,000 | Dr.Douglas Landis Michigan State University | |
| LNC91-041 | Legume Management Research for VA Mycorrhizal Enhancement in Potato Production | $96,000 | Gene Safir Michigan State University | |
| LNC89-022 | Development and Demonstration of Methods toward Sustainable Apple Production | $24,500 | Stuart Gage Michigan State University | |
| PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM GRANTS | ||||
| Project # | Project Title | SARE support | Project Leaders | |
| ENC23-221 | Expanding Regional Economic and Livestock Integration Soil Health Information and Resources | $119,911 | Christina Curell Michigan State University Extension Anne Nardi University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of Extension | |
| ENC23-222 | Seeding Success: A Food-Grade Grain Production Curriculum for Midwest Farmer Advisors | $119,743 | Dr.Julie Doll Michigan Agriculture Advancement | |
| ENC23-229 | Training agriculture professionals and educators to support beginning farmer veterans’ mental health. | $119,032 | Dr.Adam Ingrao Michigan Food and Farming Systems | |
| ENC23-232 | Building Capacity for Agricultural Education and Resource Professionals to serve sustainable urban agriculture producers and organizations | $119,881 | Garrett Ziegler Michigan State University Extension | |
| ENC21-207 | Growing the Impact: Building Capacity for Statewide and Regional Food System Plans | $89,912 | Lindsey Scalera Michigan State University Center for Regional Food Systems Jude Barry Meagan Shedd | |
| ENC20-189 | Soil Health Nexus: Strengthening Soil Health Programs for Educators and Farmers/Ranchers in the North Central Region | $90,000 | Christina Curell Michigan State University Extension | |
| ENC20-194 | Improved sustainable agriculture outreach through behavior-change focused outreach toolkit | $86,391 | Adam Reimer National Wildlife Federation | |
| ENC19-182 | Training Agricultural Professionals on Innovative Online Tools for Conservation Planning and Implementation | $68,058 | Erica Rogers Michigan State University Extension | |
| ENC18-169 | Advancing Watershed Health Through Watershed Champions | $74,993 | Adam Reimer National Wildlife Federation | |
| ENC12-130 | Enhancing the Integrated Pest Management Academy to Provide Professional Development Opportunities for Agricultural Educators that Increase Economically and Environmentally Sustainable Agriculture in Michigan | $72,484 | Erin Lizotte MSU Extension, Suite 400 | |
| ENC11-127 | Ensuring Sustainable Agriculture in the Face of a Changing Climate | $74,286 | Dr.Tapan Pathak University of Nebraska Julie Doll Michigan Agriculture Advancement | |
| ENC09-112 | Hoophouse and Organic Farming for Ag Lenders | $25,329 | Vicki Morrone Michigan State University Dr.Susan Smalley Michigan State University | |
| ENC06-088 | The New Agriculture Network: an organic farming forum for education and research | $75,000 | Dr.Dale Mutch Michigan State University Extension | |
| ENC06-090 | Enhancing the Capacity of Educators and Farm Leaders to work with Socially Disadvantaged Latino Farmers | $33,750 | Juan Marinez Michigan State University | |
| ENC04-081 | Community Food Issues: Sustainable Agricultural in Community Development | $75,000 | Mike Hamm Community, Agriculture, Recreation & Resource Stud | |
| ENC02-063 | Professional Development - Holistic Management Training | $146,300 | Benjamin Bartlett Michigan State University | |
| ENC01-060 | Manure Nutrient Recycling and Environmental Assurance | $75,075 | Natalie Rector MSU Extension | |
| ENC01-061 | Crop Ecology Education | $58,480 | George Bird Michigan State University | |
| ENC99-044 | Building Human Capital for Value Added Marketing | $55,180 | Natalie Rector MSU Extension | |
| ENC98-029 | Michigan Field Crop Ecology: Training and Field Demonstrations | $47,677 | Natalie Rector MSU Extension | |
| ENC97-012.1 | Self-Directed Participatory Agent Learning | $53,700 | Natalie Rector MSU Extension | |
| ENC97-024 | Improving the Environment for Community Supported Agriculture in Michigan, Ohio, and Indiana | $23,966 | Laura Delind | |
| ENC96-011 | Accessing Community-Based Information Sources for Improving Surface Water Quality | $14,300 | Rich Bowman Grand Valley State University | |
| ENC96-012 | Participatory Learning Between Farms and Field Crop Area of Expertise Team Members | $48,200 | Natalie Rector MSU Extension | |
| ENC96-017 | In-Service Training in Sustainable Agriculture and Agricultural Ecology for NRCS Personnel and Partners | $30,000 | Lawrence Dyer Kellogg Biological Station / Extension | |
| ENC95-003C | Developing Educational Materials and Schools for Sustainable and Profitable Grazing Systems | $31,500 | Dr.Richard Leep Richard Leep Consulting | |
| ENC95-004 | Local Sustainable Agriculture Team Building: A Sustainable Agriculture Training Model | $30,000 | Russ LaRowe Michigan Agricultural Stewardship Association | |
| FARMER/RANCHER GRANTS | ||||
| Project # | Project Title | SARE support | Project Leaders | |
| FNC25-1449 | Evaluating the Efficacy and Sustainability of Hemp Seed Meal as an Alternative Feed Ingredient for Pastured Laying Hens | $25,477 | Ryan Fairbanks Dancing Crane Farm | |
| FNC25-1450 | Mobile Solutions for Food Safety and Sustainability: Empowering Farmers and Communities in Ypsilanti | $29,539 | Josiah Foster Growing Hope | |
| FNC25-1451 | Feasibility Study of Implementing Solar Pumps into Gravity Lines for Maple Sap Collection | $8,483 | Rebecca Gentner Tree Hugger Maple | |
| FNC25-1465 | Evaluating the Viability of Farm Meal Kits for Small-Scale Farms | $14,890 | Lance Kraai New City Neighbors | |
| FNC25-1466 | Refugee Healing Garden | $15,000 | Phimmasome Kym Owens Refugee Garden Initiatives | |
| FNC25-1479 | Cooperatively Owned Soil Steamer on Urban Farms | $27,914 | Brittney Rooney Beaverland Farms LLC | |
| FNC24-1413 | Evaluating a 'soft pesticide' program for wine grapes in the Great Lakes region for 2024 | $11,154 | Andrew Fles Shady Lane Cellars | |
| FNC24-1420 | Establishment Best Practices for Trees Producing Edible Pine Nuts in the North Central United States | $12,134 | Abby Johnson Ox Heights | |
| FNC24-1422 | Demonstration of low impact tractor cultivation in a regenerative farm model to increase production using equipment sharing on multiple farms | $29,997 | Gina Kerr Whispering Wild Market Farm | |
| FNC24-1424 | Marketing Native, New, and Unfamiliar Culinary Plants: Sample Marketing Plan and Tools for Pineberries, Groundnuts, and Other New and Unique Crops | $15,000 | Darla Kroft Green Garden Foraging, LLC | |
| FNC23-1378 | Predictive yields for small-scale staple crop production in North Central States using common homestead equipment and minimal inputs. | $14,852 | Eleanor Hucker Great Lakes Staple Seeds | |
| FNC23-1382 | Water Consortium: Researching and Edifying Water Catchment/Conservation Best Practices for Urban Farmers in Detroit | $28,870 | jøn kent Sanctuary Farms | |
| FNC23-1392 | Incorporating mushroom production into an urban, outdoor, No-till, Organic farm on existing productive space. | $3,878 | Tristen Schultz McLaughlin Grows Urban Farm | |
| FNC23-1397 | Developing a Cover Cropping and No-Till Planting System for Small Scale Vegetable Farms Using the Two-Wheeled BCS Tractor | $17,965 | Phillip Swartz beyondsustainable.farm | |
| FNC22-1329 | Promoting farm sustainability with complementary intercropping of English walnut, peaches, and sheep pastureland. | $7,539 | Abby Johnson Ox Heights | |
| FNC21-1261 | Trialing Native, Herbaceous Perennials as Cut Flowers and Foliage for Sale to the Wholesale Floral Industry | $9,000 | Alexandra Cacciari Seeley Farm | |
| FNC21-1267 | Evaluating the Effect of Two Pastured Poultry Rearing Systems of Pasture Health and Carcass Quality | $8,993 | Kevin Donner Mshko'Ode Farm | |
| FNC21-1291 | Stacked Functionality Greenhouse Use for Mushroom Production: Utilizing space under transplant tables to diversify crops and income | $5,491 | Jeremy Moghtader University of Michigan Campus Farm | |
| FNC21-1296 | Fertilizing greenhouse basil with leaves | $3,200 | Todd Quick Peach Ridge Farms | |
| FNC20-1233 | Organic IPM for Swede Midge on Small-Scale, Diversified Vegetable Farms | $7,604 | Sarah Longstreth Good Stead Farm | |
| FNC20-1255 | The Organic Production of Traditional Crops by Mixteco Farmers | $9,000 | Filiberto Villa-Gomez Michigan Food & Farming Systems-MIFFS | |
| FNC19-1155 | A Collaborative Research Project Evaluating Greensprouting as a Sustainable Pre-Planting Treatment for Seed Potato Minitubers Under Diverse Growing Conditions | $27,000 | Melissa Boersema Sklarczyk Seed Farm LLC | |
| FNC19-1170 | Testing aged manure for enhanced soil health and tree establishment in a pioneer chestnut orchard. | $8,649 | Abby Johnson Ox Heights | |
| FNC19-1173 | Intercropping Systems For Small Scale Vegetable Production | $8,867 | Lance Kraai New City Neighbors | |
| FNC19-1194 | Designing a Mobile Milking Parlor for a Multi-site Educational Goat Farm | $8,650 | Leah Sienkowski Dreamgoats | |
| FNC18-1113 | A Proof of Concept Experiment Evaluating a Greensprouting Pre-Planting Treatment to Increase Seed Potato Yields and Develop Sustainable Practices within the Potato Industry | $7,500 | Melissa Boersema Sklarczyk Seed Farm LLC | |
| FNC18-1118 | Bees, Pleeze! - Adding an educational component to a wildflower field at a Midwest blueberry farm | $7,500 | Frank Corrado Moss Funnel Farms | |
| FNC18-1119 | Practical exclusion netting for reducing disease vectors in high density apple systems | $22,050 | Jordan DeVries Mighty Oak Orchards | |
| FNC17-1081 | Proof of Concept – Sustainable Chestnut Production in Northeast Lower Michigan | $10,255 | Abby Johnson Ox Heights | |
| FNC17-1090 | A Comparative On-farm Study of Root Crop Production and Postharvest Systems for Scaling Up Diversified Vegetable Farms | $22,241 | Dru Montri Ten Hens farm | |
| FNC17-1092 | A Youtube Series; An Introduction to Sustainable Agriculture for Growing Ecological Eaters | $7,500 | Therese Zimmerman Good Shepherd Montessori School | |
| FNC17-1074 | Salad and Microgreens Automated Harvester Development | $7,500 | David Coveyou COVEYOU FARMS | |
| FNC16-1041 | Evaluating On Farm Value Added Production in Utilizing Unmarketable Produce to Reduce Waste While Helping Small Farms Engage in Agritourism and Become More Profitable | $7,379 | Lance Kraai New City Neighbors | |
| FNC16-1050 | Using Small Ruminants to Improve Forage Availability in Michigan Equine Pastures | $6,543 | Bess Ohlgren-Miller Arbor Meadow | |
| FNC16-1057 | Developing a System of Tissue Culture and Hydroponic Growing Medium for Hop Plant Production | $22,500 | Tim Small Great Lakes Hydrogrow Llc. | |
| FNC16-1060 | Optimizing a Short Trellis System for Growing Cascade Hops in Michigan | $7,500 | John Spieth Honeybee Farm | |
| FNC16-1028 | Optimal Flock Size for Pasture Raised Layers | $7,394 | Aaron Brower Bluestem Farm | |
| FNC16-1033 | Open Source Automated Irrigation System for Small Farms, Urban Farms or Specialty Crops | $7,442 | Christian Flickinger Renegade Acres | |
| FNC15-1005 | Improving apiary sustainability by using an overwintered nuc system for colony replacement and expansion instead of purchased package bees | $7,492 | Meghan Milbrath Bending Sickle Community Farm | |
| FNC15-983 | Exploring Shelter-Based Options for Over-wintering Honeybee Colonies in Northern Climates to Reduce Winter Loss | $10,752 | Brian Bates Bear Creek Organics LLC | |
| FNC15-988 | Farm-Generated Fertility: Vermicomposting Horse Manure and Vegetable Wastes | $7,301 | Rachel Cross Spirit of Walloon | |
| FNC14-943 | Comparing Measurable Indicators of Soil Health under Two Different Forage Harvesting Methods Four times During the Growing Season | $6,462 | Benjamin Bartlett Log Cabin Livestock | |
| FNC14-945 | Demonstrating a Quick-Start Process to Help Small Blueberry Farmers Begin Transition To Organic Practices | $22,439 | Frank Corrado Moss Funnel Farms | |
| FNC14-946 | Chestnut Harvest Burr Management | $7,390 | Carl DeKleine Dekleine Orchards, LLC | |
| FNC14-951 | Building Capacity through Collaboration and Eliminating Urban Food Deserts | $22,500 | Shakara Tyler MSU Center for Regional Food Systems Cary Junior SouthEast Michigan Producers Association (SEMPA) | |
| FNC14-969 | Using Wildflower Strips to Enhance Native Pollinators and Other Beneficial Insects that are at Risk due to Increased Chemical Interventions Designed to Control Spotted Wing Drosophila, Drosophila Suzukii | $7,460 | Judy Rant Double R Blueberry Farm | |
| FNC14-976 | Developing a Strategy For Utilizing Yard Waste Compost In A Corn And Soybean Rotation To Increase Soil Quality | $15,736 | Ryan Schweihofer Schweihofer Farms | |
| FNC14-980 | An Integrated Organic Hops/Cover Crop/Pastured Sheep Production System To Address Agroecological Challenges And Diversify Farming Operations | $22,288 | Amy Tennis New Mission Organics LLC | |
| FNC13-921 | A growth and feed comparison study with a focus on organically grown high methionine grains for broiler chickens | $7,360 | travis meier travis meier | |
| FNC13-923 | Renovation and Ecological Management of Neglected Apple Orchards in Southeast Michigan | $7,465.62 | Trevor Newman Roots to Fruits | |
| FNC13-933 | Food Drying and Preservation in a Greenhouse Solar Dehydrator | $7,476.29 | Patrick Scharinger Pond Hill Farm Kelly Doyle Pond Hill Farm | |
| FNC13-941 | Organic Potato Variety Trial in Michigan's Upper Peninsula | $2,245.77 | Michael Wixtrom Wixtrom Natural Farms | |
| FNC12-849 | Testing Combined Multiple Sustainable Production Methods in Asparagus for Symbiosis between Irrigation, Biofumigation, Advanced Cultivars, and Soil Amendments | $7,500 | Benjamin Byl Farmer | |
| FNC12-853 | Exploring the Potential for Fava Beans (Vicia faba) as a Spring and Fall Cover Crop in Upper Midwest | $7,461 | David Coveyou COVEYOU FARMS | |
| FNC10-804 | Michigan Organic Hops Production: utilizing current IPM models to investigate biocontrol effectiveness on hops pests and diseases in an organic production system | $5,993.90 | Bonnie Steinman Jeffrey Steinman Hop Head Farms LLC | |
| FNC10-809 | Growing, Processing, and Selling Omega-9 Canola Oil | $5,969 | Dan Blackledge B & B Farms | |
| FNC10-826 | Meeting the Growing Demand for Organic Hops: Low-Trellis Organic Hop Production in the Great Lakes Region | $17,719.75 | Brian Tennis New Mission Organics Dr.J Robert Sirrine Michigan State University | |
| FNC09-755 | Integrating Bats into Organic Pest Management | $16,323 | Bill Erwin Erwin Orchards Steve Tennes The Country Mill Jane Bush Apple Schram Orchard | |
| FNC09-757 | Exploring sustainable options for conservation of small woodland parcels through wild-crafting crops | $3,583.98 | Merrill Clark Lisa Jackson Growing Obsessions Nursery Lisa Lovell | |
| FNC09-778 | Cow Taxi Project | $5,815.20 | Jeff Lubbers Lubbers Family Farm Karen Lubbers Lubbers Family Farm | |
| FNC09-787 | Kitchen Gardening for Life | $6,000 | Les Roggenbuck East River Organic Farm | |
| FNC08-713 | Greenhouse and Raised Bed Crop Production with Organic Farm Practices with Fruit and Vegetable Production | $6,000 | David Beck | |
| FNC08-719 | Novel Vacuum Fruit Harvester | $18,000 | Michael Rasch Westridge Orchards | |
| FNC08-720 | Economics of Growing Beer Hops in Southwest Michigan | $5,995 | Ed Dohm | |
| FNC08-735 | Utilizing Waste Cardboard for Livestock Bedding on Small Farms | $2,299.95 | Doreen Passuello | |
| FNC07-654 | Establishing a Regional Community Food Project in Rural Northeast Michigan | $18,000 | Brian Botkin | |
| FNC07-658 | Ranging Poultry on Temporary Pasture - An Integrated Poultry and Vegetable System | $3,720 | Chris Bardenhagen | |
| FNC07-661 | Winter Canola as a Cover Crop and Renewable Energy Source | $11,898 | Steve Tennes The Country Mill | |
| FNC07-662 | Evaluating Modified Relay Intercropping (MRI) in Ingham County, Michigan | $17,925 | Tony Ig | |
| FNC06-603 | Identifing a Market for Woody Florals, and Other Specialty Cut Flowers in Michigan | $1,598.84 | Dixie Sandborn | |
| FNC06-618 | Growing Community Supported Agriculture with Day-Long Mini Schools | $4,200 | Jim Sluyter | |
| FNC06-639 | Evaluating Corn, Soybean and Wheat Varieties in Organic Farm Systems in Michigan | $17,608 | Ivan Morley | |
| FNC05-548 | Continuous Fiber Felting Machine | $6,000 | Suzanne Pufpaff Pufpaffs Fiber Processing, LLC | |
| FNC05-550 | Winter Hardiness Trials of New Garden Chrysanthemum Varieties and Farm Research on Effectiveness of Winter Mulching Techniques | $6,000 | David Coveyou COVEYOU FARMS | |
| FNC05-556 | George Washington Carver's Garden: Farm Model and Mentoring Program for Seniors and Youth | $18,000 | Robert Crowder | |
| FNC05-579 | Developing a Community Sponsored Vegetable Operation in Rural Northeast Michigan | $6,000 | Brian Botkin | |
| FNC05-580 | Encouraging Managed Grazing in Michigan | $9,245 | Howard Straub Straub family farm | |
| FNC05-589 | Growing New CSA Farmers: Conference and Mini-School for Community Supported Agriculture | $14,000 | Jim Sluyter | |
| FNC04-505 | Comparing Alfalfa and Red Clover as Economical Dairy Cow Forage | $2,197 | Mike Iho | |
| FNC04-509 | Garber's Summer Farm Day Camp | $4,166 | Cindy Garber | |
| FNC04-526 | Free Range Egg Cooperative | $12,475 | Sam Catey | |
| FNC04-530 | A Comparison of the Profitability of Subsoil Heated and Unheated Hoophouse vs. Field Production of Cool-Climate Salad Crops in Central Lower Michigan | $3,033 | Philip Throop | |
| FNC03-439 | Pasture Improvement Trial: Enhancing Results By Analyzing Samples and Observing Cattle Grazing Preferences | $6,000 | Mike Iho | |
| FNC03-440 | Designing My Path into Sustainable Organic Farming | $5,448 | Roy Monzo | |
| FNC03-462 | Establishing Successful Organic Orchards | $6,000 | Peter Ways | |
| FNC03-470 | Sweeping the Orchard Floor as a Housekeeping Practice to Effectively Control the Plum Curculio Insect in Organic Orchards | $6,000 | James Koan | |
| FNC03-481 | The Value of Mint: Preserving Historical Mint Fields with Windbreaks | $3,870 | James Crosby Crosby Mint Farm | |
| FNC02-390 | Encouraging More Bio-Diversity on My Farm By Providing A Safe Harbor for Nature's Best Mouse Trap: The Endangered Barn Owl | $1,822 | James Koan | |
| FNC02-391 | Mill Race Center Farmers Market Community Supported Agriculture Outreach Program | $12,800 | Beth Neff | |
| FNC02-401 | Pasture Improvement Trial | $1,197 | Mike Iho | |
| FNC02-418 | Meeting the Needs of the Michigan Craft Brewing Industry: The Potential of Barley and Hops As Alternative Crops | $9,357 | Wendell Banks | |
| FNC02-432 | Small Scale/Youth Organic Gardening Project Continuation | $18,000 | Leroy Ray, Jr. The Farm School Cooperative | |
| FNC01-340 | Bats as Part of a Sustainable Pest Management Approach to Controlling Moth Pests in Commercial Apple Production | $4,799 | James Koan | |
| FNC01-344 | Incorporating Minority Farmers in the Sustainable Agricultural Movement | $5,000 | Roger Outlaw | |
| FNC01-356 | Organic Dairy | $11,700 | Chuck Oliver Oliver Farm | |
| FNC01-369 | Determination of Market and Profit Feasibility for an Organic Specialty Cut Flower Business in a Rural Northern Michigan Community | $5,000 | Kim Smith-Potts | |
| FNC01-384 | CSA Dairy | $5,000 | Gene Allen | |
| FNC00-292 | Multi-farm CSA: A Group Marketing Initiative for Rural Northern Michigan | $14,890 | Rick Meisterheim | |
| FNC00-306 | A Youth-operated Certified Compost Production and Distribution Scheme | $15,000 | Leroy Ray, Jr. The Farm School Cooperative | |
| FNC00-307 | Pathogen Reduction in Apple Cider Production | $4,450 | Michael Beck Cider Production Manager | |
| FNC00-322 | Cutting the Red Tape: Processing Pastured Poultry to Meet Market Demands | $5,125 | Kay Jones | |
| FNC00-325 | Building a Thermal-Blast Peeler to Prepare Chestnut for On-Farm, Value-Added Processing | $5,082 | Corey Allen | |
| FNC99-250 | Researching the Cost-effectiveness of Building a State-licensed, Mobile Poultry Processing Facility as a Regional Farmers' Group | $14,967 | Rick Meisterheim | |
| FNC99-251 | Creating a Farmer-youth Sustainable Production and Marketing Cooperative for a Group of Black Farmers in Van Buren County, Michigan | $15,000 | LeRoi Ray Farm School Cooperative | |
| FNC99-260 | Heirloom Apples | $5,000 | Pepper Bromelmeier | |
| FNC99-264 | Organic Marketing Cooperative | $9,254 | Thomas Judge | |
| FNC99-268 | Flexible Low-cost Poultry Processing | $4,180 | Jack Knorek Oak Moon Farm | |
| FNC99-277 | Utilizing Breeding Ewes' Grazing Abilities for Pasture and Crop Residue to Lengthen the Grazing Season | $4,325 | Tamra Ashley | |
| FNC98-202 | Expanding Partnerships between Southern Michigan Cash Crop Farmers and Northern Michigan Livestock Farmers | $5,000 | Henry Miller | |
| FNC98-203 | Southwestern Michigan Marketing Plan for Locally-Grown Produce | $10,000 | Phillip Prillwitz | |
| FNC98-204 | On-Farm Market for High Quality, Locally Grown Products and an Experience for School Children | $4,490 | Pamela Bosserd | |
| FNC98-213 | You-Pick for the Handicapped | $5,000 | Thomas Robinson S&S Farm Market and Greenhouse | |
| FNC98-236 | Cover Crops' Influence on Soil Quality in No-Till Corn/Soybean Rotations | $5,000 | Gary Manley | |
| FNC98-240 | Utilizing Alternative Methods for Silage Harvest and Storage | $5,000 | David McCartney | |
| FNC97-166 | Innovative Farmers Seeking Lowest Nitrogen Rates for Corn on Sandy Soils to Protect Ground Water | $4,021 | Eric Hiscock | |
| FNC97-167 | Innovative Farmers Seeking Sustainable Solutions through On-farm Demonstrations | $4,750 | Kevin Vandy-Bogurt | |
| FNC97-168 | Developing Partnerships between Southern Michigan Cash Crop Farmers and Northern Michigan Livestock Producers | $5,000 | Henry Miller | |
| FNC97-170 | Integrated Row Tillage Project | $3,523 | Todd Williams | |
| FNC97-172 | Swine Finishing in a Hoop Structure with Deep Bedding | $5,000 | Gary Blonde | |
| FNC97-179 | The Custom Grazing of Replacement Dairy Heifers on Fuego Fescue and Barenburg Ryegrass under a Managment-intensive Grazing System | $3,518 | Helene Paulik | |
| FNC97-183 | Transition from Traditional Grain or Livestock Agriculture to On-farm Roadside Marketing of Produce | $5,000 | Pamela Bosserd | |
| FNC97-186 | Farmer Networking to Direct Precision Ag Technologies Toward Sustainability | $4,950 | Tom Waller | |
| FNC97-187 | Marketing On-farm Composted Manure | $9,700 | Joe Slater | |
| FNC97-189 | The Economics of Seed Saving on Three Biological Farms in Western Michigan | $4,676 | Paul Keiser | |
| FNC97-199 | Processing and Marketing Milk Produced on our Small Dairy Farm | $5,000 | George Shetler | |
| FNC96-139 | Permaculture Greenhouse System: Integrating Greenhouse and Poultry Production | $5,000 | Rick Meisterheim | |
| FNC96-152 | Extending the Vegetable Growing Season in Northern Michigan with Polyhouses | $2,696 | James Chadwick | |
| FNC96-155 | Using Forage and Grazing Systems as an Alternative to Row Crops on Michigan Muck Soils | $5,000 | John Oswalt | |
| FNC95-109 | The Development of an On-farm Learning Cener | $5,000 | Bob Fogg | |
| FNC95-113 | Nitrogen Management on Sandy Soils for Environmentally and Economically Sustainable Corn Production | $5,000 | Edmond Groholski | |
| FNC95-122 | Stockpiling Pasture by Interseeding Annual Rye into Existing Pastures | $640 | Chuck Cornillie | |
| FNC95-125 | Improving Ground and Surface Water Quality by Reducing Commerical Fertilizer Applications to Land Receiving Livestock Manures | $4,644 | Calvin Dyke | |
| FNC94-061 | Livestock Watering Systems | $3,604 | Joe Golimbieski | |
| FNC94-065 | Implementing Sustainable Agricultural Practices to Attain Organic Certification | $5,000 | Bob Carriveau | |
| FNC94-066 | Pasture Renovation and Reseeding | $3,325 | John Milbocker | |
| FNC94-077 | Composting Swine Carcasses | $2,900 | Ed Fisher | |
| FNC94-083A | On-Farm Composting of Livestock Manure | $2,500 | Joe Slater | |
| FNC94-083B | On-Farm Composting of Livestock Manure | $2,500 | Bob Wackernagel | |
| FNC94-086 | Developing a Stewardship Plan for Water Quality | $4,538 | Tom Guthrie | |
| FNC93-035 | Intensive Rotational Grazing for Sheep | $1,868 | John Oswalt | |
| FNC93-037 | Manure Composting in Dairy Operations | $2,600 | George Shetler | |
| FNC93-043 | Evaluating Forages in Rotational Grazing System for Dairy | $4,688 | Dale Kellenberger | |
| FNC93-049 | Evaluating Liquid Manure as Nutrient Source in a Commercial Orchard | $4,551 | John Muma | |
| FNC93-050 | Composting Rural and Urban Waste | $4,950 | Marlin Goebel | |
| FNC93-056 | Bio-Control of Colorado Potato Beetle Utilizing Poultry | $2,044 | Quinn Cumberworth | |
| FNC92-024 | Production and Marketing of Organic Beef | $2,020 | Kathy Theil | |
| GRADUATE STUDENT GRANTS | ||||
| Project # | Project Title | SARE support | Project Leaders | |
| GNC24-386 | Interactive effects of leaf pulling and non-toxic chemical interventions on rot management in north central region vineyards | $19,995 | Dr.Rufus Isaacs Michigan State University Rekha Bhandari Michigan State University | |
| GNC24-389 | Harnessing Diptera Diversity as a Bioindicator for Carbon and Nitrogen Loss During Litter Decomposition | $19,870 | Dr.Hannah Burrack Michigan State University DeShae Dillard Michigan State University | |
| GNC24-391 | Barriers to Adoption of Prairie Strips: Farmer Perspectives | $14,731 | Dr.Douglas Landis Michigan State University Cynthia Fiser Michigan State University | |
| GNC23-368 | Can low-cost NIR reflectometers predict Potential Mineralizable Nitrogen in organic farms? | $14,999 | Dr.Kimberly Cassida Michigan State University Rabin KC Michigan State University | |
| GNC23-369 | Develop grower-appropriate plant residue management methods to reduce asparagus beetle damage | $14,988 | Zsofia Szendrei Michigan State University Laura Marmolejo MSU | |
| GNC22-340 | Exploring the Effects of Prairie Restoration Management on Soil Microbial Carbon Storage | $14,997 | Dr.Kathryn Docherty Western Michigan University Ellen Badger Hanson Western Michigan University | |
| GNC21-324 | Addressing the Weed and Soil Management Trade-offs in Vegetables Through Integrated Cultural and Mechanical Strategies | $14,984 | Daniel Brainard Michigan State University Noelle Connors Pennsylvania State University | |
| GNC21-325 | Characterization of Melissococcus plutonius strains in Michigan honey bees | $14,850 | Meghan Milbrath Michigan State University Peter Fowler, DVM Michigan State University | |
| GNC21-326 | Effect of Electrical Weed Control on Soil Health and Carrot Crop | $15,000 | Dr.Sushila Chaudhari Michigan State University Chris Galbraith Michigan State University Extension & Ohio State University Extension | |
| GNC21-327 | Improving sustainability of North Central Region peach production through novel training systems and optimization of branch angle. | $14,883 | Dr.Courtney Hollender Michigan State University Andrea Kohler Michigan State University | |
| GNC21-328 | Enhancing the polyphenolic content and demand of Upper Midwestern, locally produced beef | $15,000 | Jenifer Fenton Michigan State University Dr.Todd Lydic Michigan State University Dr.Ilce Medina-Meza Michigan State University Dr.Jason Rowntree Michigan State University Dr.Lucas Krusinski California State Polytechnic University, Pomona | |
| GNC21-336 | Conserving pollinators on farms with prairie strips | $12,234 | Sarah Evans Michigan State University W.K. Kellogg Biological Station Dr.Lisa Schulte Moore Iowa State University Corinn Rutkoski Michigan State University | |
| GNC21-337 | Consumer demand for cannabis-infused beverages and its impact on the economic sustainability of local farms and craft beverage producers | $14,431 | Vincenzina Caputo Michigan State University Aaron Staples University of Tennessee Knoxville | |
| GNC20-312 | Exploring how farmers’ perceptions of soil health affect their management decisions | $12,710 | Sarah Evans Michigan State University W.K. Kellogg Biological Station Tayler Ulbrich Michigan State University Tayler Ulbrich Michigan State University | |
| GNC19-280 | Detection of Tarnished Plantbugs, Apple Maggots, and Codling Moths in Bats' Diet in Southern Michigan Apple Orchards | $14,889 | Dr.Amy Russell Grand Valley State University Randi Lesagonicz Grand Valley State University | |
| GNC19-282 | Incorporating biochar into urban agroecology | $14,140 | John Vandermeer University of Michigan Nicholas Medina University of Michigan | |
| GNC19-283 | Improving N management in processing carrots using drone-based remote sensing for more sustainable production | $14,563 | Dr.Zachary Hayden Horticulture, Michigan State University Michael Metiva Michigan State University | |
| GNC19-284 | Sustainable Weed Control: In-Row Weed Cultivation Strategies for Midwest Vegetable Growers | $10,738 | Daniel Brainard Michigan State University Daniel Priddy Michigan State University | |
| GNC19-290 | Integrating manure composition from portable spectroscopy with simulation modeling to evaluate long-term dynamics of manure mineralization and sustainability of cropping systems | $14,055 | Dr.Bruno Basso University Foundation Professor, Department of Earth and Environ Ben Tirrell Michigan State University | |
| GNC18-255 | Cover Crop Mixtures for Nitrogen Use Efficiency on Grain/Arms in Southern Michigan | $11,970 | Dr.Jennifer Blesh University of Michigan Alison Bressler University of Michigan - Ann Arbor, MI | |
| GNC18-268 | Nutrition Management for European Foulbrood (EFB) Recovery in Honey Bees | $11,995 | Dr.Rufus Isaacs Michigan State University Gabriela Quinlan Michigan State University | |
| GNC17-244 | Measuring Farmer Response to the Rate of Agricultural Innovation: Experimental Evidence from Michigan | $11,979 | Dr.Nicole Mason Michigan State University Stephen Morgan Michigan State University | |
| GNC17-251 | Optimizing between-bed management strategies in plasticulture vegetables for improved crop production and soil health | $12,000 | Dr.Zachary Hayden Horticulture, Michigan State University Alyssa Tarrant Michigan State University | |
| GNC16-223 | Green Tools: Improving Sustainability by Integrating New In-Row Cultivation Equipment and Competitive Cultivars | $11,994 | Daniel Brainard Michigan State University Sam Hitchcock Tilton Department of Horticulture, Michigan State University | |
| GNC16-225 | Luring Generalist Predators from Field Borders to Control Crop Pests | $11,728 | Zsofia Szendrei Michigan State University Dr.Adam Ingrao Michigan Food and Farming Systems | |
| GNC15-205 | Sustainable Pest Management Approaches for Raspberry Growers | $9,979 | Dr.Rufus Isaacs Michigan State University Heather Leach Michigan State University | |
| GNC15-211 | Evaluating Agricultural Applications of Orchard Nest Boxes and Perches for a Declining Raptor Species: Quantifying Impacts on Pest Rodents and Birds | $9,959 | Dr.Catherine Lindell Michigan State University Megan Shave Michigan State University | |
| GNC14-192 | Linking Soil Testing with Farmer Decision Making – An Interdisciplinary Approach | $6,853 | Dr.Phil Robertson Michigan State University/ Kellogg Biological Station Brendan O'Neill Michigan State University | |
| GNC14-194 | Integrating Flowering Windbreaks for Insect Management in Cucumbers | $9,989 | Zsofia Szendrei Michigan State University Nicole Quinn Michigan State University | |
| GNC14-196 | Biodiversity Effects on Soil carbon Gain in Annual and Perennial Cropping Systems | $6,382 | Dr.Phil Robertson Michigan State University/ Kellogg Biological Station Dr.Christine Sprunger Michigan State University | |
| GNC13-164 | Quantification of Nitrogen Lost to Greenhouse Gas Emissions in Cover Crop Systems | $9,924 | Dr.Dale Mutch Michigan State University Extension Victoria Ackroyd Michigan State University | |
| GNC13-171 | Understanding the Economics of Hoophouse Crops in Northern Climates | $9,999 | Bridget Behe Michigan State University Laura Haselhuhn Michigan State University | |
| GNC13-173 | Development of an Integrative Two-tiered Systemic Approach to Manage Bacterial Canker of Sweet Cherry by Targeting Critical Environmental Infectious Periods | $9,983 | Gregory Lang Michigan State University Tiffany Lillrose Michigan State University | |
| GNC13-177 | Effects of Pest Management and Conservation Plantings of Bee Communities in Highbush Blueberry | $9,962 | Dr.Rufus Isaacs Michigan State University Emily May Michigan State University | |
| GNC13-181 | Use of Water Mist to Protect Tree Fruit from Spring Frost Damage | $9,865 | James Flore Jeffrey Andresen Michigan State University Ishara Rijal Michigan State University | |
| GNC12-158 | Improving Resource Use Efficiency Through Strip Tillage, Cover Cropping, and Deep Fertilizer Placement | $9,915 | Daniel Brainard Michigan State University Dr.Sieglinde Snapp Michigan State University Dr.Erin Haramoto University of Kentucky | |
| GNC10-117 | Nitrogen Mineralization from Weed Residues | $9,543.50 | Dr.Kurt Steinke Michigan State University Laura Bast Michigan State University | |
| GNC10-134 | Artisanal Agrifood Processing and Food Safety Regulation: Responding to the Concerns of Small Processors and Regulators in Michigan | $9,903.30 | Dr.Jim Bingen Michigan State University Jenifer Buckley Michigan State University | |
| GNC10-141 | Combining Alternative Cover Crop Strips, Living Mulches and Strip Tillage for Effective Weed and Nutrient Management in Organic Sweet Corn Production | $9,960 | Daniel Brainard Michigan State University Carolyn Lowry Michigan State University | |
| GNC10-146 | Low Tunnel Strategies for Microclimate Modification and Early Vegetable Production | $9,591 | Mathieu Ngouajio Rebekah Struck Faivor Michigan State Univ | |
| GNC09-108 | A novel approach for optimizing the benefits of cereal-legume cover crop mixtures in vegetable cropping systems | $9,983 | Daniel Brainard Michigan State University Mathieu Ngouajio Dr.Zachary Hayden Horticulture, Michigan State University | |
| GNC09-116 | Evaluation of Plant Composition and Strip Size on the Effectiveness of Native Plant Conservation Strips for Sustainable Enhancement of Beneficial Insect Communities | $9,910 | Dr.Rufus Isaacs Michigan State University Brett Blaauw Michigan State University | |
| GNC08-095 | Treatment of Agricultural Runoff Using Filter Strip | $10,000 | Dr.Steve Safferman Michigan State University Dr.Rebecca Larson Univesrity of Wisconsin-Madison | |
| GNC08-096 | Best Hispanic Farmer’s Management and Marketing Strategies in Michigan | $9,950 | Dr.Jim Bingen Michigan State University Lourdes Martinez Michigan State University | |
| GNC08-097 | Sustaining Farmers Markets that Serve Low-Income Consumers | $9,995 | Kimberly Chung Michigan State University Dru Montri Michigan State University | |
| GNC08-099 | Determination of the relationship between soil nutrients, mycorrhizae, and plant health in organic blueberry production | $9,900 | Dr.Annemiek Schilder Michigan State University Jesse Sadowsky Michigan State University | |
| GNC07-080 | Advanced cropping system for sustainable production of Fraser fir (Abies Fraseri) in Christmas tree productions | $10,000 | Pascal Nzokou Michigan State University Dr.Paligwende Nikiema Michigan State University | |
| GNC07-082 | Demonstration of a sustainable method of Beauveria bassiana delivery for use against plum curculio | $9,822 | Mark Whalon Michigan State University Renee Pereault Michigan State University | |
| GNC07-086 | Evaluation of supplemental flowering plant strips for sustainable enhancement of beneficial insects | $9,797 | Dr.Rufus Isaacs Michigan State University Nathaniel Walton Michigan State University | |
| GNC06-063 | Development of winter cover crop varieties and complementary mixtures for North Central Region grain systems | $9,882 | Dr.Sieglinde Snapp Michigan State University Dr.Brook Wilke Michigan State University, Kellogg Biological Station | |
| GNC06-064 | Improved management of striped cucumber beetle , Acalymma vittaum (F.) (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae) by using a squash trap crop and a polyculture of cucumber and tomato. | $10,000 | Dr.Mike Brewer Michigan State University Dr.Edward Grafius Michigan State University Matthew Kaiser Michigan State University | |
| GNC06-065 | Integrating and Evaluating Livestock Guarding Dogs for Reducing Wolf-Human Conflict on Michigan Farms | $7,504 | Thomas Gehring Central Michigan University Anna Cellar Central Michigan University | |
| GNC06-069 | Distribution Strategies for Developing Farm-to-School Connections | $9,784 | Mike Hamm Community, Agriculture, Recreation & Resource Stud Betty Izumi Michigan State University | |
| GNC05-044 | Processes Involved in the Weed Suppressiveness of Hairy Vetch and Implications for Weed Management in Vegetable Production | $10,000 | Mathieu Ngouajio Erin Hill | |
| GNC05-050 | Managing Crop Residues: Balancing Soil Quality and Farm Profitability | $9,970 | Dr.Phil Robertson Michigan State University/ Kellogg Biological Station Terrance Loecke Michigan State University | |
| GNC05-056 | An Interdisciplinary Framework for Sustainable Tart Cherry (Prunus cerasus L.) Production | $10,000 | Deborah Letourneau University of California J Robert Sirrine Department of Environmental Studies | |
| GNC04-036 | Cropping System to Improve Vegetable Production Under Short Crop Rotation | $10,000 | Mathieu Ngouajio Mohan Salvaraj | |
| GNC04-037 | Community Farmers: The Pathways and Opportunities to Success for New, Innovative Farmers in Michigan | $9,720 | Dr.Jim Bingen Michigan State University Taylor Reid Michigan State University | |
| GNC03-017 | Effect of Sustainable Ground Floor Management Systems on Root System Dynamics of Apple and their Contribution to Carbon Sequestration and Nutrient Cycling in the Soil | $9,977 | Ronald Perry Dario Stefanelli Michigan State University | |
| GNC02-011 | Integrating Cover Crops into Blueberry Production for Sustainable Japanese Beetle Control | $10,000 | Dr.Rufus Isaacs Michigan State University Dr.Zsofia Szendrei Michigan State University | |
| ON FARM RESEARCH/PARTNERSHIP GRANTS | ||||
| Project # | Project Title | SARE support | Project Leaders | |
| ONC25-161 | Key Components of a Successful Negotiation | $43,286 | Jill Dohner Washtenaw County Conservation District | |
| ONC24-144 | Improving cover crop performance with community science | $49,992 | Dr.Jennifer Blesh University of Michigan Dr.Julie Doll Michigan Agriculture Advancement | |
| ONC24-145 | Implementing precision irrigation management tools to improve the sustainability of Christmas tree production in a changing climate | $49,995 | Younsuk Dong Michigan State University | |
| ONC24-153 | The Northern Queen Initiative: Improving Value, Availability, and Production of Mite-Resistant Honey Bee Queens in Northern Climates | $50,000 | James Lee Sustainable Beekeepers Guild of Michigan | |
| ONC23-121 | The Seed to Kitchen Collaborative: Identifying Improved Vegetable Varieties for Organic Direct-Market Growers | $49,391 | Dr.James DeDecker Michigan State University AgBioResearch and Extension | |
| ONC23-128 | Income through conservation: Training farmers to produce plant materials for specialist butterflies. | $48,416 | Meghan Milbrath Michigan State University | |
| ONC21-085 | Michigan Sustainable Farm Mentors | $39,999 | Katie Brandt Michigan State University | |
| ONC18-042 | Developing Profitable Double-Crop Systems after Winter Barley | $26,730 | Dr.Maninderpal Singh Michigan State University | |
| ONC18-051 | Evaluating agritourism strategies for small scale sustainable agriculture operations | $29,620 | Garrett Ziegler Michigan State University Extension | |
| ONC17-025 | Cultivating partnerships: Building Farm-research Networks for Improved Physical Weed Control | $25,595 | Daniel Brainard Michigan State University | |
| ONC15-001 | Northeast Michigan Aerial Cover Crop Seeding Demonstrations | $29,810 | Dr.James DeDecker Michigan State University AgBioResearch and Extension | |
| YOUTH EDUCATOR GRANTS | ||||
| Project # | Project Title | SARE support | Project Leaders | |
| YENC25-233 | Building Healthy Soils, Selves, and Communities: A Youth Based Internship focused on Climate Change Solutions and the Self | $4,593 | Kacee Jones Community Farm of Ann Arbor | |
| YENC25-244 | Prospect Hill Farm School Food Forest | $5,998 | Ami Zijlstra Prospect Hill Farm | |
| YENC24-220 | Creating Educational & Nature Equity with an Urban Food Forest Initiative | $6,000 | Derrienne Reese Asibara Forest | |
| YENC23-198 | That Farmer Looks Like Me: Encouraging Urban Youth to Engage in Farming | $5,984 | Lance Kraai New City Neighbors | |
| YENC23-201 | Teaching Young People About Caring for the Land, Community and Themselves through Sustainable Farming and Gardening Practices | $6,000 | Willie Patmon WJP Farms Anita Singh Sarnath Gardens & National Wildlife Federation | |
| YENC23-204 | After School Farm Club at DPSCD's Drew Farm | $6,000 | Laura Sajdak Detroit Public Schools Office of School Nutrition Farm & Garden Program | |
| YENC22-179 | RIVERVIEW COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT SUSTAINABLE URBAN AGRICULTURE PROGRAM | $5,190 | Marci Heulitt Riverview Community School District | |
| YENC22-180 | Bridgman Elementary School Garden Club Leader in Training Program | $5,488 | Gail Holman Come and See Farm | |
| YENC22-186 | Wholesale Market Experience with Herbal Teas | $5,815 | Kelsi Smith Allen Neighborhood Center | |
| YENC22-187 | Community Food System Summer Apprenticeship | $6,000 | Emily Staugaitis Bandhu Gardens | |
| YENC20-150 | Educating Youth in Sustainable Farming and Value Added Production. | $3,981 | Lance Kraai New City Neighbors | |
| YENC18-120 | Avalon Housing's Youth Leadership Program | $2,000 | Ashley Blake | |
| YENC18-126 | TechGYRLS Sustainable Agriculture Overnight Camp | $2,000 | Dr.Grace Lubwama YWCA Kalamazoo | |
| YENC18-127 | Urban Farming as a Sustainable Business | $2,000 | Tommy McDoniel Asbury CDC | |
| YENC18-128 | Flowers for Food and Thought | $2,000 | Joan Nelson Allen Neighborhood Center | |
| YENC18-130 | Grow Healthy, Lansing! Nutrition Education in the Edible Schoolyard | $2,000 | Stephanie Onderchanin NorthWest Initiative | |
| YENC17-111 | New City Farm Youth Gardening & Cooking Club Education Project | $2,000 | Alaina Dobkowski New City Neighbors | |
| YENC17-118 | Pondering Pollinators | $2,000 | Josh Wald-Kerr Allen Neighborhood Center | |
| YENC16-096 | An Agricultural Field Trip for Elementary Students from Prairieview (Lakeview, Battle Creek, MI) | $1,996 | Katie Bridges Prairieview Elementary | |
| YENC16-103 | Youth Service Corps: Addressing Food Access through Sustainable Food Systems Study & Community Service Projects | $2,000 | Josh Wald-Kerr Allen Neighborhood Center | |
| YENC16-104 | Farmers Leading Youth (FLY) BeeKeeping | $2,000 | Jessica Patton Neighborhood Building Urban Gardens | |
| YENC15-086 | Eastside Youth Service Corps: Expanding the Edible Hunter Park, Increasing Food Security, Promoting Sustainable Agriculture and Fostering Food Entrepreneurism | $2,000 | Rita O'Brien Allen Neighborhood Center | |
| YENC14-074 | Youth Service Corps Fruit Tree Project: Sustainable Approach to Neighborhood Fruit Access | $2,000 | Rita O'Brien Allen Neighborhood Center | |
| YENC13-063 | Green Tops Sustainable Agriculture Boot Camp | $2,000 | Elizabeth Longley The Baldwin Center | |
| YENC13-066 | Hancock Greenhouse Project | $1,998 | Brian Rajdl Hancock Public Schools | |
| YENC12-046 | Youth Intern Program at Growing Hope | $2,000 | Danielle Gartner Growing Hope | |
| YENC12-047 | Detroit Arsenal Garden Project | $1,371.40 | Dave Galer U.S. Army Garrison-Detroit Arsenal | |
| YENC12-058 | Building Sustainable Agriculture Connections for Ypsilanti Farm to School | $2,000 | Deborah Weiker Food System Economic Partnership | |
| YENC10-028 | Engaging Youth in Neighborhood-based Urban Agriculture | $2,000 | Matthew McDermott Lansing Urban Farm Project | |
| YENC10-032 | GVSU Upward Bound TRIO Flower and Herb Garden at the GVSU Sustainable Agriculture Project | $1,995.70 | Levi Gardner Grand Valley State University | |
| YENC10-036 | Edible Avalon Summer Youth Program | $1,807 | Kristin Kaul Edible Avalon | |
| YENC09-013 | The Early Bird Gets the Worm | $1,977.44 | Nate Beelen Whitefish Township Community School | |
| YENC08-007 | Michigan Envirothon | $1,707 | Svenja Drebes Michigan Association of Conservation Districts | |
| YENC08-009 | Leelanau Farm Connection | $1,978 | Pam Schmidt Michigan State University Extension - Leelanau Cou | |
| YOUTH GRANTS | ||||
| Project # | Project Title | SARE support | Project Leaders | |
| YNC09-036 | Student Report on the Northern Michigan Small Farms Conference | $360 | Megan Brown | |
| YNC08-013 | Not Just Chicken | $372.65 | Marley Sukenik | |
| YNC08-015 | Custom Raised Broilers | $400 | Jared Reimann | |
| YNC08-024 | Grass-Fed Lamb Agriscience Project | $400 | Alexandria Schut | |
| YNC08-027 | Nature's Eco-Wicks | $392.43 | Laquetta Hogan | |
| YNC08-029 | Sustainable Backyard Egg Production from a 9 Year Old's Perspective | $394.35 | AnnaLiese Durling NA | |
| 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 | |
| NCMI22-002 | Michigan State PDP Plan of Work: 2023 – 2024 | $139,943 | Sarah Zeiler Michigan State University | |
| NCMI22-001 | Michigan 2023-24 State PDP Plan of Work | $140,000 | Sarah Zeiler Michigan State University | |
| WNC20-105 | Michigan State PDP Plan of Work: 2021 - 2022 | $130,000 | Sarah Zeiler Michigan State University | |
| NCMI19-001 | Michigan 2019-20 SARE State Plan of Work | $130,000 | Dr.Dean Baas Michigan State University Extension Dr.Adam Ingrao Michigan Food and Farming Systems | |
| NCMI17-001 | Michigan Annual State Report | $110,000 | Dr.Dean Baas Michigan State University Extension Sarah Hanks Michigan State University | |
For further information on projects, contact North Central SARE at (612) 626-3113 or ncrsare@umn.edu.
Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) is funded by USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA).