AGRICULTURE PROJECTS FUNDED IN
MISSOURI
by USDA's
Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) Program
1988-2025
MISSOURI
by USDA's
Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) Program
1988-2025
Missouri has been awarded $9,534,938 grants to support 342 projects, including but not limited to, 40 research and/or education projects, 17 professional development projects and 216 producer-led projects. Missouri 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 | |
| LNC25-516 | Farmer education and hands-on training to enhance sustainability of small-flock poultry meat production | $249,988 | Dr.Tatijana Fisher Lincoln University of Missouri | |
| LNC25-526 | Identifying Optimal Cattle Genetics for Grass-Finished Beef Production Systems | $249,999 | Dr.Jordan Thomas University of Missouri | |
| LNC23-480 | Midwest Small Ruminant Educational Program Initiative (Midwest-SREPI) | $249,285 | Dr.Homero Salinas Gonzalez Lincoln University | |
| LNC23-490 | Improving sustainability of solanaceous crop farming through increased effectiveness of biocontrol methods against Fusarium diseases | $248,459 | Dr.Peng Tian The University of Missouri | |
| LNC22-472 | Black Emancipatory Agriculture Asset Map and Returning Generation Black Farmer mentorship program | $249,352 | Ryan Tenney Sankara Farm LLC | |
| LNC21-458 | Improve the safety and health of women farmers by adapting farm tools and equipment | $249,995 | Jianfeng Zhou University of Missouri | |
| LNC20-433 | Investigating the Potential of Woodland Silvopasture Systems: Prevalence, Practices, Perceptions and Performance | $249,731 | Ashley Conway-Anderson University of Nebraska-Lincoln | |
| LNC20-434 | Entrepreneurial Sustainable Agriculture for Latinx and Limited-resource Producers in Missouri | $245,505 | Dr.Eleazar Gonzalez Lincoln University Cooperative Extension | |
| LNC17-391 | Characterization of winter forage management in North Central Region beef cow-calf operations | $199,732 | Allison Meyer University of Missouri | |
| LNC15-368 | On-farm and Ranch Education of New and Beginning Latino Producers in Missouri | $163,227 | Dr.Eleazar Gonzalez Lincoln University Cooperative Extension | |
| LNC14-363 | Detection and Prevention of Footrot Outbreak in Sheep and Goats | $199,000 | Dr.Tumen Wuliji Lincoln University of Missouri | |
| LNC11-337 | Sustainability of a Short-Rotation Woody Biofuel System Compared to Grass Biofuel and Grain Cropping Systems | $198,321 | Dr.Hank Stelzer University of Missouri | |
| LNC10-324 | Developing successful marketing strategies for elderberry growers and value added processors: a model for specialty crop development in the U.S. Midwest. | $105,427 | Dr.Michael Gold MU Center for Agroforestry | |
| LNC09-309 | Using Grazing Wedges to Match Beef Cattle Nutrient Need with Pasture Resources while Reducing Feed and Fertility Costs | $148,137 | Dr.William Sexten University of Missouri - Columbia | |
| LNC07-283 | Use of Herbs as De-wormers for Sustainable and Profitable Production of Sheep and Goats Under Natural Grazing Conditions | $146,522 | Dr.Helen Swartz Lincoln University Arlene Stewart Lincoln University | |
| LNC04-245 | Organic Integrated Pest Management in High Tunnel Vegetable, Small Fruit, and Flower Production | $136,451 | James Quinn University of Missouri | |
| LNC02-216 | Conjugated Linoleic Acid Content of Beef Finished with Pasture | $97,533 | Carol Lorenzen University of Missouri | |
| LNC02-218 | Planning Your Small Farm for Pleasure and Profit | $98,480 | Ronald Macher Sustainable Alternative Farming Institute (SAFI) | |
| LNC01-191 | Assessing and Enhancing Conjugated Linoleic Acid (CLA) Concentrations in Foods from Pastured Dairy and Beef Cattle | $81,144 | Lora Friest Resource Conservation and Development for Northeast Iowa, Inc | |
| LNC01-193 | Improving Agricultural Sustainability through Crop Diversification | $97,800 | Robert Myers Jefferson Institute | |
| LNP01-001 | Small Farm Today | $5,000 | Ronald Macher Sustainable Alternative Farming Institute (SAFI) | |
| LNC00-173 | Developing Pasture-based Dairy Systems for Family Farms | $81,463 | Robert Kallenbach University of Missouri-Columbia | |
| LNC00-178 | Developing Alternative Distribution Networks to Groceries and Food Cooperatives for Sustainably Produced Missouri Grown Food | $97,931 | Russell Kremer Missouri Farmers Union | |
| LNP00-001 | Small Farm Today | $5,000 | Ronald Macher Sustainable Alternative Farming Institute (SAFI) | |
| LNC99-147 | A Comprehensive Educational Program to Teach Farmers and Other Agricultural Professionals How to Produce and Market Free-Range Poultry | $60,500 | Linda Lee Resilience | |
| LNP99-003 | Small Farm Today | $5,800 | Ronald Macher Sustainable Alternative Farming Institute (SAFI) | |
| LNC98-125 | Feasibility of Agroforestry System using Management Intensive Grazing in Eastern Black Walnut Plantation | $48,487 | Sandra Hodge University of Missouri | |
| LNC98-143 | Adding Local Value with Community Partnership Strategies | $37,800 | Denise Durham Columbia Area Food Circle | |
| LNP98-002 | 1,000 Ways to Sustain U.S. Agriculture | $19,250 | John Ikerd University of Missouri Columbia | |
| LNC97-120 | Use of a Vegetative Filter as an Alternative Waste Management System for a Sustainable Seasonal Management-Intensive Grazing Dairy | $29,880 | Richard Crawford, Jr. University of Missouri, SW Research Center | |
| LNC96-105 | Developing Sustainable Hog Markets and Slaughtering Arrangements for Family Farmers in Missouri | $83,762 | Douglas Constance Sam Houston State University | |
| LNC95-087 | Fresh-to-Processed: Adding Value for Specialty Markets | $67,000 | Deni Durham Missouri Organic Association | |
| ANC94-021 | Pasture-Based Beef Finishing Systems | $60,000 | Fredric Martz University of Missouri | |
| LNC94-076 | Pasture-Based Beef Finishing Systems | $60,000 | Fredric Martz University of Missouri | |
| LNC92-048 | Evaluating Relative Impacts of Conventional and Sustainable Farming Systems on Rural Communities | $99,244 | John Ikerd University of Missouri Columbia | |
| LNC92-049 | On-Farm Demonstration and Evaluation of Sustainable Farming Systems | $30,000 | John Ikerd University of Missouri Columbia | |
| LNC91-038 | Planned Grazing Systems for Sustainable Livestock Production | $142,576 | James R. Gerrish University of Missouri-Columbia | |
| LS91-044 | SMART–Sustaining and Managing Agricultural Resources for Tomorrow: Training for the Southern Region | $12,500 | John Ikerd University of Missouri Columbia | |
| LNC88-005 | Low-Input Agriculture and Cover Crop Workshop for Extension and Research Personnel from Nebraska, Iowa, Kansas, and Missouri | $16,500 | Tory Shade University of Missouri Extension | |
| LNC88-007 | Low-Input (Sustainable Agriculture) Database and Information System | $5,000 | Tory Shade University of Missouri Extension | |
| PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM GRANTS | ||||
| Project # | Project Title | SARE support | Project Leaders | |
| ENC23-220 | Sheep and Goats Master Training Programs in Missouri | $91,926 | Dr.Mohan Acharya Lincoln University | |
| ENC23-223 | Developing veterinary and extension professionals’ capacity to support small-scale poultry farming in Missouri | $119,888 | Dr.Tatijana Fisher Lincoln University of Missouri | |
| ENC23-224 | Establishing a Professional Agroforestry Certification and Learning Network for Education and Exchange | $119,962 | Hannah Hemmelgarn University of Missouri Center for Agroforestry | |
| ENC22-211 | More than a Woodlot - Developing Natural Resource Professionals’ capacity to support forest farming in Missouri | $56,248 | Raelin Kronenberg Lincoln University | |
| ENC16-154 | Missouri Agroforestry Summer Institutes: High School Educator Training for Curriculum Delivery | $70,334 | Dr.Michael Gold MU Center for Agroforestry Hannah Hemmelgarn University of Missouri Center for Agroforestry | |
| ENC12-129 | Increasing Agroforestry Adoption and Networking in the Midwest through Targeted Professional Development | $74,842 | Dr.Michael Gold MU Center for Agroforestry | |
| ENC11-122 | Alternative Energy Production and Untilization on Farms – A Workshop | $67,878 | Robert Broz University of Missouri Extension Dr.Hamed El-Mashad Lincoln University Dr.Majed Dweik Lincoln University | |
| ENC11-124 | Fostering Local Foods-Based Economic Development Strategies: Developing New Resources and Networks | $74,999 | Sharon Gulick University of Missouri | |
| ENC08-102 | Vegetable Grafting Training for Agricultural Professionals | $61,837 | Dr.Sanjun Gu Virginia State University | |
| ENC07-099 | Integrated Alternative Energy and Livestock Production Systems | $50,000 | Michael Seipel Hickory Hollow Farm | |
| ENC04-084 | Agroforestry Training for Professionals in Missouri and the Midwest | $47,890 | Dusty Walter University of Missouri Center for Agroforestry | |
| ENC00-051 | Local Food Systems and Community Food Security in the Midwest | $40,691 | Mary Hendrickson University of Missouri Columbia | |
| ENC99-045 | Sustainable Agriculture: A Profitable, Ecological, and Socially Sound Strategy for Small Farms | $10,000 | John Ikerd University of Missouri Columbia | |
| ENC98-028 | Alternative Information Networking to Support Sustainable Agriculture on Small Farms | $32,950 | John Ikerd University of Missouri Columbia | |
| ENC97-016.1 | New Opportunities for Families on Small Farms | $30,000 | John Ikerd University of Missouri Columbia | |
| ENC96-016 | Sustaining a Desirable Quality of Life through New Agricultural Opportunities for Farm Families on Small Farms | $30,000 | John Ikerd University of Missouri Columbia | |
| ENC95-003B | Developing Educational Materials and Schools for Sustainable and Profitable Grazing Systems | $30,600 | James R. Gerrish University of Missouri-Columbia | |
| FARMER/RANCHER GRANTS | ||||
| Project # | Project Title | SARE support | Project Leaders | |
| FNC25-1444 | Breeding of Improved Turkey Tail Mushroom Varieties for Market Development and Native Habitat Protection | $13,520 | Matthew Arthur Boone's Lick Heritage Farm, LLC | |
| FNC25-1447 | Direct Seed Sowing Techniques for Agroforestry and Reforestration | $12,550 | Jacob Canyon Robinson Midwest Center for Regenerative Agriculture at Powell Gardens | |
| FNC25-1454 | Intercropping Herbs and Roots: Sustainable Tea Production with Cedar Mulch for Pest Management | $10,035 | Lainey Harvick Harvick Farms | |
| FNC25-1456 | Urban Harvest STL Apprenticeship+ Mutual Support Network | $29,998 | Damein Duwe Urban Harvest STL | |
| FNC25-1457 | Determining Forage Quality and Palatability of Tree Fodder for Multiple Grazing Species | $29,847 | Dr.Andrew (Bob) Johnson, Ph.D. Hillbilly Hippie Farm LLC | |
| FNC25-1474 | Small Farm Wellness Handbook for Community Organizations | $12,645 | Kristine Moore Wellness education center | |
| FNC25-1482 | "Cultivating Careers: Developing Urban Agriculture Pathways for Sustainable Workforce Development" | $15,000 | Amber Smith Farms by Amber | |
| FNC25-1483 | Evaluation of Kazakh dandelions, a novel root crop and latex source, as a source of pentadecanoic acid, a recently identified essential fatty acid | $14,992 | Dr.Walton Sumner, II Sumner's Farm, LLC | |
| FNC24-1401 | Food Waste to Bunny Taste: Demonstrating the benefits of rabbit manure in building healthy soil and climate resilience in urban environments. | $29,981 | Mina Aria Rad Bunnies | |
| FNC24-1411 | Potential Application of Hügelkultur to Increase Water Holding Capacity of Central Missouri Farmland | $11,902 | Holly Evans Rosy Buck Farm | |
| FNC24-1415 | Missouri Dewberry Project | $5,273 | Jeffery Goss, Jr Ozark Heritage Botanicals | |
| FNC24-1418 | Develop sustainable resources to grow Turmeric in Missouri | $15,000 | Ranjana Hans Raw Roots Turmeric | |
| FNC24-1428 | Hydroponic Fodder Automation: Solving the Labor Problem of Feeding Fodder to Livestock | $30,000 | Joshua Payne Payne Farms, Inc. | |
| FNC24-1433 | Assessing Effectiveness of Various Methods for Overwintering Dahlias in Zone 6 and Subsequent Effect on Bloom Time | $10,176 | Megan Rudroff Rudy Lane Flower Farm LLC | |
| FNC24-1440 | Costs & Effects of On-Farm-Made Vermicompost Tea Use in Vegetable Production VS Commercial Organic Inputs | $14,859 | Ionut Lucian Toma Sun And Bloom Farms | |
| FNC23-1359 | BREEDING A COLD-HARDY, NON-ASTRINGENT HYBRID PERSIMMON CULTIVAR | $14,989 | Weston Adams Weston Adams | |
| FNC23-1368 | Morel Mushroom Cultivation in an Urban Setting | $14,995 | Gladys Davis Cultivating Bliss Farm | |
| FNC23-1377 | Farming for Community Apprenticeship and Urban Growers Education and Training Program | $15,000 | Damein Duwe Urban Harvest STL | |
| FNC23-1384 | Investigating best practices for efficient minimal heating of high tunnels with modular heaters and row covers. | $29,784 | James Millsap Millsap Farms LLC | |
| FNC23-1385 | Economically Viable Method of Raising Surplus Saanen Dairy Goat Billies as Meat Goats by Using Them as Brush Goats | $9,979 | Chad Montgomery Cedar Meadow Farms, LLC | |
| FNC23-1386 | Regenerate a Fifth Generation Farm for Sustainability and Profitability While Revitalizing an Aging Farming Community | $14,874 | Trisha Nieder Nieder Farms | |
| FNC23-1390 | Pilot Testing of Raw Elderberry Vinegar Production Feasibility for Small Farms | $14,965 | Thomas Ruggieri Fair Share Farm LLC | |
| FNC23-1394 | George Washington Carver Farms will transform former vacant lots into a beautiful green landscape that creates space for agriculture and education. | $15,000 | Nick Speed Ujima | |
| FNC23-1396 | Fashioning Amendments and Seeding Techniques to Rebuild Essential Genera of Endophytes and other soil Nutrient mobilizers (FAST REGEN) | $28,813 | Dr.Walton Sumner, II Sumner's Farm, LLC | |
| FNC23-1400 | Native Floral and Culinary Perennials : A Guide for Specialty Crop Production, Agroforestry Systems, and Diverse Landscapes | $20,840 | Emily Wright Three Creeks Farm + Forest | |
| FNC22-1344 | A Workers Cooperative Food System Approach to Climate Resilience | $29,120 | Beth Neff MARSH | |
| FNC22-1353 | Feeding Families by Farming | $3,790 | Anjulette Smith North Kansas City YMCA | |
| FNC22-1356 | A Citizen Science Approach to Building Multiple Johnson-Su Bioreactors to Increase Soil Health, Vegetable Nutrient Density and Urban Food Sovereignty | $29,619 | Ryan Tenney Sankara Farm LLC | |
| FNC21-1263 | GRŌ, a cloud-based management and training system for specialty and lifestyle farmers. | $26,930 | Nashad Carrington GRŌ | |
| FNC21-1276 | Breeding a C. moschata Grex with Resistance against Squash Bugs in the Ozarks | $3,220 | LAUREN HAFFNER Mountain Jewel | |
| FNC21-1281 | Natural Fly Control on Rotational Grazing Silvopastures | $5,866 | Brian Keeter Harmony Hills Farm | |
| FNC21-1293 | Neighborhood-Based Cooperative Market Gardening in Carondelet, St. Louis, MO | $17,996 | Beth Neff MARSH | |
| FNC21-1309 | Effects of regenerative, organic, and conventional soil management and glyphosate on crops’ chemical composition | $9,000 | Dr.Walton Sumner, II Sumner's Farm, LLC | |
| FNC21-1310 | Improving community outreach and education methods in Sustainable Agriculture | $15,781 | Ryan Tenney Sankara Farm LLC | |
| FNC21-1312 | Community | $1,640 | Julia Thompson Lula B's Community Farm | |
| FNC20-1217 | Investigating the Biodynamic Production of American Heritage Grapes | $18,000 | Gerard Eisterhold Vox Vineyards, Inc. | |
| FNC20-1223 | Biosolarization For Disease and Weed Control For Winter High Tunnels | $9,000 | Jason Hirtz Box Turtle Farm LLC | |
| FNC20-1224 | Evaluating Pasture Climate Resilience Utilizing Wild Forb and Insect Biodiversity Related to Changing Soil Health | $25,516 | Susan Jaster Lincoln University Cooperative Extension-Innovative Small Farmers Outreach Program | |
| FNC20-1227 | Agroforestry Based Control for Cedar-Apple Rust Disease and Browsing Deer in Organic Apple Orchards | $8,968 | Dan Kelly Blue Heron Orchard | |
| FNC20-1229 | Japanese Quail as Organic Pest Control in Trap Cropping System | $7,215 | Dan Krull Cultivate K.C. | |
| FNC20-1231 | Developing a market for locally-adapted organic fruiting plants in St. Louis | $17,564 | Matt Lebon Custom Foodscaping | |
| FNC20-1247 | INCREASING UTILITY OF NATIVE STANDS OF PERSIMMONS | $8,335 | Matthew Renkoski Southwind Farms | |
| FNC20-1250 | Cultivation of Organic Tea in Missouri, With Focus On Low-Cost Overwintering Methods | $8,995 | Drew Scott Scott's Baked Goods | |
| FNC20-1257 | Producing Ground Cherries with a “Hillside Growing System” to increase production for selling fresh fruit and added value products. | $23,648 | Christine Williams Pepper Berries Teaching Emporium & Pepper Berries Farm | |
| FNC20-1258 | Midwest Summer Greens Production - The Effect of Shade on Yield and Quality | $6,565 | Emily Wright Three Creeks Farm + Forest | |
| FNC19-1162 | North St. Louis Riverfront "GreenCubator" | $25,736 | James Forbes Good life Growing | |
| FNC19-1184 | Exploration And Demonstration Of Low Pressure Steam For Disease And Weed Control On A Small Scale Vegetable Farm. | $9,000 | James Millsap Millsap Farms LLC | |
| FNC19-1167 | Development of a Carbon Farming Plan through Assessment of Tree/Shrub Agroforestry Data for Increased Production, Resource Valuation, Carbon Sequestration and Related Ecosystem Benefits | $8,998 | Dr.Linda Hezel Prairie Birthday Farm LLC | |
| FNC19-1174 | Utilization of Highly Digestible Cover Crop Ensilage by Adult Swine In an Integrated Organic Farming System | $22,060 | Russ Kremer Wildwood Farm | |
| FNC19-1176 | Developing the Produce Efficacy Analysis and Recording (PEAR) Mobile Application | $9,000 | Rachel Levi EarthDance | |
| FNC19-1195 | Macro and micronutrient density in staple grains and amaranth grown on conventionally versus sustainably managed silt loam soil | $9,000 | Dr.Walton Sumner, II Sumner's Farm, LLC | |
| FNC18-1110 | Best Practices for Safe, On-Farm Educational Programming: A Cheesemakers Perspective | $22,100 | Veronica Baetje Baetje Farms LLC | |
| FNC18-1125 | Backyard Shrimping: An Implementation of Low Carbon Footprint, High-Yield, Tank-based Freshwater Shrimp Cultivation Using Easily Obtainable, Recyclable Materials and Hardware | $5,771 | Brent Hood Hood Consulting LLC | |
| FNC18-1127 | Investigating the economic sustainability of distribution channels for the urban farmer and consumer in food insecure neighborhoods | $7,498 | Jameson Hubbard Dirt Beast Farm LLC | |
| FNC18-1134 | In between row mowing: weed control in organic no tillage row crops | $6,650 | Pieter Los Wil farm | |
| FNC18-1143 | Satellite" Farming of Agaricus Mushrooms with Expandable Growing Pod Prototypes | $14,972 | ||
| FNC18-1145 | St. Louis Beekeepers Sustainable Stock Apiary: Local Survivor Honey Bee Queen Rearing Project | $20,106 | Jane Sueme Saint Louis Beekeepers | |
| FNC18-1147 | Training and Research on Compost and Compost Teas to Increase Soil Health and Microbiology on Southwest Missouri Farms | $15,000 | Ben Tegeler Ozark Mountain Permaculture | |
| FNC18-1149 | Producing and marketing small-batch, savory spirits made with locally-sourced vegetables | $19,462 | Jenna Wilkins M&M Gardens | |
| FNC17-1067 | Nutrient Density Profiles for Conventional vs Pasture-Raised Pork | $7,183 | Holly and John Arbuckle Singing Prairie farm, DBA Singing Pastures | |
| FNC17-1069 | Feast in the Forest: Mindful Eating in the Wild! Test Marketing Opportunities for the Rapidly Growing Niche Wellness Tourism Market | $6,001 | Penelope Woodhouse Botanical LLC | |
| FNC17-1082 | Building the Local Food Economy in Ozark County, Missouri | $7,436 | Amelia LaMair Flotsam Farm | |
| FNC17-1083 | Farmscaping and Permaculture IPM at an Organic Farm School | $7,500 | Rachel Levi EarthDance | |
| FNC17-1087 | Growing Organic Blueberries Using Biochar | $7,500 | Richard Mareske farm | |
| FNC16-1049 | Modeling Efficiency and Safety in a Vegetable Wash and Pack House | $7,360 | James Millsap Millsap Farms LLC | |
| FNC16-1051 | Berkshire Value Added Meat Product Marketing Coalition | $22,157 | James Pierce Of The Earth Farm Distillery, LLC | |
| FNC16-1058 | Comparison of Seasonal (High Peak/Summer) Markets for Dairy Farm Product Sales | $7,397 | Janet Smith Borgman's Dairy Farm | |
| FNC16-1059 | Expanding Warm Season High Tunnel Production Using Solar-Powered Ventilation | $7,330 | Ryan Smith The Farm at Kraut Run, LLC. | |
| FNC16-1062 | Integrated Pest Management of Mealy Bugs in Commercial High Tunnels Fig Production | $7,400 | IVAN STOILOV Ivan’s Fig Farm | |
| FNC16-1065 | Growing Produce Vertically instead of Horizontally to get a High Production on a Small Urban Farm | $6,577 | Christine Williams Pepper Berries Teaching Emporium & Pepper Berries Farm | |
| FNC16-1037 | Evaluation of Alternative Coverings for Year Long Utilization of Caterpillar Tunnels | $7,488 | Jason Hirtz Box Turtle Farm LLC | |
| FNC16-1043 | Developing Sustainable, Natural Farming Techniques to Implement a Farmer’s Market and Educate Underserved African American Communities | $7,428 | Obiagele Lake Food for PeopleKC | |
| FNC15-1001 | Call to Farms | $7,483 | Wendy Lombardi Cultivating Veterans and Missouri Ozarks Veterans' Agriculture | |
| FNC15-1006 | Evaluation of efficiency and efficacy of a method for managing the nutrient cycle on a bio-intensive micro-farm | $6,344 | Adam Millsap Urban Roots Farm | |
| FNC15-1007 | Effectiveness of different cover crops for erosion, weed, pest, and disease suppression in pumpkins | $3,818 | Matt Moreland Farm | |
| FNC15-1013 | Creating a Depository of Local Honey Bee Strains From Feral Swarms and Demonstrating a Sustainable Beekeeping Model Using Horizontal Hives and Bee-Friendly Management | $7,469 | Dr.Leo Sharashkin Goods From The Woods | |
| FNC15-1023 | Assessing Productivity and Profitability of Vegetable Production in the Central Missouri River Bottomlands: Tools for Farm Transitions | $11,917 | Emily Wright Three Creeks Farm + Forest | |
| FNC15-985 | Blueberry Field Renovation | $7,496 | Earnie Bohner, MSPH Persimmon Hill Farm | |
| FNC15-999 | “Greening” a Greenhouse Through Sustainable Energy Solutions | $7,500 | Rachel Levi EarthDance | |
| FNC14-944 | Pasture Weed Control with Juglone (Black Walnut) Spray | $7,336 | Serena Cochrane Stuart Farm, LLC | |
| FNC14-950 | A Comparison and Evaluation of Heritage and Broad-Breasted Turkeys on Pasture | $5,933 | Wesley Hunter Providence Farm | |
| FNC14-952 | Integrated Wildlife Management For Sustainable Agriculture | $7,470 | Scott Kelly SCARS Ag, LLC | |
| FNC14-958 | Data Management for Marketing Alpaca Products | $22,335 | Dr.Mary Licklider Heartfelt LLC | |
| FNC14-970 | Growing a Pear Orchard at an Organic Farm School to Increase Supply and Demand for Organic Tree Fruit in St. Louis, MO | $7,500 | Rachel Levi EarthDance | |
| FNC14-973 | Cover Crop-based Reduced Tillage for Fall Production of Cabbage, Cauliflower and Broccoli Using a Roller-Crimper and No-Till Planting Aid | $7,480 | Thomas Ruggieri Fair Share Farm LLC | |
| FNC14-981 | Fodder System for Wool Producing Small Ruminants | $7,481 | Brian Willsey Rockin' W Alpaca Ranch | |
| FNC13-927 | Small Mechanical Harvester for Edamame and Green Bean Production | $7,481.90 | Mary Ellen Raymond Weidner Farm | |
| FNC13-928 | Optimizing Year Round Leek Production in the Ozarks | $7,231 | Daniel Roth Elixir Farm | |
| FNC13-931 | Comparison of Annual Forages for Grazing Lambs on Previously-Cropped Ground | $7,496.10 | Michael Seipel Hickory Hollow Farm | |
| FNC13-938 | Chickens and Trap Crops – An Integration of Sustainable Approaches to Insect Pest Control in Vegetable Production | $6,462 | Gary Wenig Rocky Creek Valley Farm | |
| FNC13-940 | Evaluating the Roller-Crimper for Cover Crop Control in Corn and Soybeans on Terraced Ground | $4,000 | Michael Willis Michael Willis | |
| FNC12-844 | The Cheapest Way to Produce the Best Egg: Comparing how Different Supplemental Feeds Affect the Cost and Nutrient Density of Eggs from Heritage and Hybrid Pastured Hens | $7,500 | Holly and John Arbuckle Singing Prairie farm, DBA Singing Pastures | |
| FNC12-845 | Teaching Pastured Poultry Producers On-Farm Processing Best Management Practices for a Safer Product | $4,877 | Kevin Backes | |
| FNC12-852 | Comparative Analysis of Unpasteurized Organic Milk vs. Organic Fish Emulsion and Kelp as an Organic Fertilizer for Livestock Forages | $14,980 | Tom Colonna Organian Farms LLC | |
| FNC12-855 | Whey as a Natural Insecticide | $2,568.17 | Debra DeWeese Farmer | |
| FNC12-858 | Vertical Oblong Wheel Planter System: Scale Up Yield, Increase Production, Increase Profits, Feed More in the Community, and Improve Worker Ergonomics | $7,379.75 | Lisa Firsick Y Knot Farm | |
| FNC12-866 | A Comparison and Evaluation of Heritage Breed Broiler Chickens on Pasture | $6,535 | Wesley Hunter Providence Farm | |
| FNC12-867 | Reducing Input Costs for Urban Aeroponic and Hydroponic Farming | $6,992 | Gibron Jones | |
| FNC12-873 | Scaling Up the Use of Trap Crops for Insect Control in Mechanized Squash Production | $7,039 | Rusty Lee | |
| FNC12-876 | Hoeing Hens | $5,251 | Pieter Los Wil farm | |
| FNC12-878 | Phase 2: Burgundy Truffle Orchard Establishment – The Burgundy Truffle as a new sustainable agro-forestry crop for Missouri | $7,500 | Nicola Hellmuth Ozark Forest Mushrooms, LLC | |
| FNC12-883 | Rural Food Network: Growing and Keeping Food in Gasconade County, Missouri | $22,405 | Jennifer Miller River Front Produce Lee Miller River Front Produce Betty Nolte Nolte Hills Alan Nolte Nolte Hills Joseph Nolte Truck Patch Farm | |
| FNC12-886 | Increasing the Sustainability of Our Farm by Learning how to Best Produce Sorghum Molasses | $7,224 | Ron Rushly Little Dixie Family Farm | |
| FNC12-887 | Blogging about the Establishment of a Manage Intensive Grazing Farm in Missouri that is Environmentally Friendly | $7,482 | Allan Sharrock Farmer | |
| FNC12-888 | Introducing Locally Grown Produce to Childcare Centers during Winter While Promoting Sustainable Nutrition through Education and Marketing | $7,500 | Jennifer Sikes Farmer Jennifer Sikes Rhodes Mtn Greenhouse | |
| FNC12-891 | Nutrition Enhancement of Produce Grown with a Micronutrient Mineral and Trace Element Supplement | $1,264 | Robert Teerlinck Sunny Acres Farm | |
| FNC12-893 | Formulating a Beneficial Organic Chicken Feed to Produce Soy-Free and Corn-Free Eggs | $7,057 | Jeri Villarreal Villarreal Family Farm, LLC. | |
| FNC10-795 | Adding value to Missouri family farm by incorporating aquaculture into existing farm operation. Expanding prawn and trout into an existing hybrid bluegill operation in a one-year cycle | $5,984.82 | Joe Gaylord | |
| FNC10-805 | Indoor greenhouse trellising system adapted to outdoor use | $5,899 | Alan Nolte Nolte Hills | |
| FNC10-810 | Winter Raspberry Production in an Earth Contact Solar Greenhouse. | $6,000 | Sarah Burnett Pierce | |
| FNC10-811 | Extending the vegetable growing season with low cost quick hoops | $6,000 | Curtis Millsap Millsap Farm | |
| FNC10-813 | Growing On and Under Asphalt | $3,835.30 | Robert Wright Conception Community Farm | |
| FNC10-817 | Skip Row Corn Planting Techniques with Cover Crops for Sustainable Grazing | $4,092 | Harry Cope | |
| FNC10-833 | Field Grafting Improved Chestnut Cultivars to Increase Yield: An Operational Test in an Agroforestry System. | $5,985 | Dr.Stephen Shifley Shifley's Nut Farm | |
| FNC10-834 | Phase 1: Truffle Orchard Establishment – The Burgundy Truffle as a new sustainable agroforestry crop for the Missouri Ozarks. | $6,000 | Nicola Hellmuth Ozark Forest Mushrooms, LLC | |
| FNC10-836 | Using Chickens Guineas and Geese to Break the Life Cycle of the Curculio Beetle Through the Bird’s Consumption of Dropped Fruit | $5,980 | John Baumann Baumann Farm | |
| FNC10-841 | Demonstrating the Effectiveness of Sub Surface Drain Tile Installation as an Integrated Planting Practice to Improve Soil Conditions, Tree Establishment, and Productivity of Fruit Trees on Sloping Claypan Soils with Poor Internal Drainage | $6,000 | Barry Shortt Wind Ridge Farm | |
| FNC10-843 | Integrated Pest Management for Small Hive Beetles | $5,631.74 | John Nenninger Coordinator | |
| FNC09-781 | Marketing Edamame Soybeans in Southeast Missouri | $6,000 | Monica Goodin | |
| FNC09-784 | Rainwater Capture and Reuse Using Gravity and Solar Power | $5,712 | Nancy Rasmussen | |
| FNC09-785 | Educating from Seed To Market: An Organic Farming Apprenticeship Program in St. Louis, Missouri | $18,000 | Molly Rockamann | |
| FNC09-791 | Mentoring At Risk Students in Sustainable Fruit and Vegetable Production | $6,000 | Tami Fredickson Fredickson Farms | |
| FNC08-701 | Peak Performance Splitting of Honeybee Hives | $5,728 | Grant Gillard | |
| FNC08-707 | Educate alpaca producers on the benefits of grading and sorting fleeces to improve usability and return on investment. | $5,996.50 | April Gibson | |
| FNC08-711 | Winter Production of Pastured Broilers Using A Portable Hoophouse and Winter Annual Pastures | $6,000 | Curtis Millsap Millsap Farm | |
| FNC08-728 | Potential of Heritage Wheat Varieties for Use on Organic Farms: A Variety Trial and Market Survey | $5,990.82 | Carrie Read | |
| FNC08-733 | Increasing Diversity of Ozark Adapted Open Pollinated Seed Varieties | $17,512.84 | Daniel Roth Elixir Farm | |
| FNC08-741 | Comparison of Coverings Over Permanent Raised Beds to Extend the Growing Season for Year Round Food Production | $6,000 | Dr.Linda Hezel Prairie Birthday Farm LLC | |
| FNC07-648 | Improving Vineyard Grass and Weed Control through the Incorporation of Babydoll Sheep | $3,736 | Colleen Gerke | |
| FNC07-649 | Sustainable Production of Tibetan Goji Berry (Lycium barbarum) in Central Missouri | $3,515 | Carol Nabelek | |
| FNC07-651 | Improving Forests through Better Logging: Why Rob the Bank You Own? | $17,948 | Peter Becker | |
| FNC07-656 | Ultra High Stock Density Grazing | $6,000 | Eric Fuchs | |
| FNC07-659 | Regeneration of Black Walnut to Sustain Production on Forested, Deep-Alluvial Soils Along a Creek | $5,170 | Craig Koprivica | |
| FNC07-668 | Growing and Marketing for a Winter CSA in Central Missouri | $5,587.50 | Jennifer Grabner | |
| FNC07-669 | Demonstrating Organic Wild Crop Utilization and Certification as a Profitable Model for Enhancing Overall Farm Sustainability in the Missouri Ozarks | $17,736 | Penny Frazier | |
| FNC07-672 | Urban Agricultural Youth Program | $6,000 | Ericka Wright, Deceased | |
| FNC07-678 | Green Beings CSA Urban Farming Education and Outreach | $5,975 | Sabrina Hilton | |
| FNC07-680 | Sustainable Growing of Algae in High Tunnels for BioFuels | $18,000 | IVAN STOILOV Ivan’s Fig Farm | |
| FNC07-682 | Incredible Crop Yields From Small Urban Spaces | $6,000 | Nancy Gordon | |
| FNC07-687 | The River Hills Purebred Poultry Marketing Alliance Research Project | $5,987 | Michelle Wagstaff Dry Dock Farm Paul and Kelly Harter Back to the Farm Kelly and Phillis Klober Nathan and Sarah Price | |
| FNC07-690 | On-Farm Composting: Economics and Effects on Vegetable Produce Yield, Cut Flower Quality, and Soil Physical and Chemical Properties. | $5,962 | Dorothy Canote | |
| FNC07-692 | Planting and Growing Miscanthus Giganteus as a BioEnergy Crop in Missouri | $5,995 | Steve Flick | |
| FNC06-595 | Accelerating the Acceptance of Alternative Foundation in Honeybee Frames | $6,000 | Grant Gillard | |
| FNC06-598 | Chestnut Trees: A Sustainable Alternative Land Use for Small Farms in Jefferson County | $5,996 | Grant Glatt | |
| FNC06-599 | Alpaca Farm and Fiber Day Camps and Workshops | $2,992 | Catherine Stickann Sycamore Creek Farm | |
| FNC06-600 | Complete Distillation of Ethanol by Solar Concentrating Method | $6,000 | Daniel West | |
| FNC06-614 | Designing a Small-Scale Organic Agaricus Mushroom Production System to Provide Additional Income to Family Farms | $6,000 | Bob Semyck | |
| FNC06-622 | Sustainable Year-Round Growing in High Tunnels Utilizing Waste Vegetable Oil in Conjunction with a Subterranean Geothermal and Solar Heating and Cooling System | $6,000 | IVAN STOILOV Ivan’s Fig Farm | |
| FNC06-627 | Micro Solutions for Urban Agriculture | $5,985 | Trish Grim Chris Olliges New Roots Urban Farm | |
| FNC06-630 | Bringing a Native Pecan Grove into Commercial Production | $4,770 | Catherine Tanksley | |
| FNC06-631 | Developing a Public Domain Seed Bank for the Ozark Bioregion | $17,095 | Daniel Roth Elixir Farm | |
| FNC06-636 | Site-Specific Apple Insect Control Through a Web-Based Application | $12,678 | Dan Kelly Blue Heron Orchard | |
| FNC05-554 | Growing Tomato, Pepper, Lettuce and Spinach in Summer Under Shade Netting in Kansas City, Missouri | $4,095 | John Kaiahua | |
| FNC05-555 | A Production and Marketing Assessment of Pacific White Shrimp in Rural Missouri | $6,000 | Bill Crites | |
| FNC05-557 | Sustainable Solar Irrigation System | $5,633 | Dan Kuebler | |
| FNC05-559 | Sustainable Fig Farm Using Renewable Solar and Geothermal Energy | $6,000 | IVAN STOILOV Ivan’s Fig Farm | |
| FNC05-570 | Phase II: Ethanol from Waste Fruit | $6,000 | Daniel West | |
| FNC05-573 | Urban Agricultural Youth Program | $5,965 | Ericka Wright, Deceased | |
| FNC05-574 | A Feasibility Study for a Sheep and Goat Market | $845 | Jamie Root | |
| FNC05-576 | Heirloom Vegetable Production Strategies to Improve Family Farm Income | $17,730 | Walker Claridge | |
| FNC05-578 | Reducing and Eliminating the Reliance on Antibiotic Administration on Sustainable Hog Farms | $16,000 | Russell Kremer Missouri Farmers Union | |
| FNC05-588 | Dwarf Fruit Tree Management on Marginal Soils | $5,793 | Curt Alldredge | |
| FNC05-590 | Transition of a Conventional Swine Operation to a Closed-system Freshwater Fish Operation | $6,000 | Ellis Dieckhoff | |
| FNC05-599 | Alpaca Farm and Fiber Day Camps and Workshops | $2,992 | Catherine Stickann Sycamore Creek Farm | |
| FNC04-503 | Potential Success of On-Farm Freeze-Dried Products | $6,000 | Earnie Bohner, MSPH Persimmon Hill Farm | |
| FNC04-527 | Interplanting Ginseng with other Native Shade Plants for Fungal Control, Short and Long-Term Profitability | $6,000 | Heather O'Connor | |
| FNC04-534 | U-Pick Blueberry Farm Pre-Production Partnership Income | $6,000 | Troy Hart | |
| FNC03-443 | Crawfish Production in Reestablished Wetlands | $6,000 | Ben Hunter | |
| FNC03-464 | Ethanol From Waste Fruit | $6,000 | Daniel West | |
| FNC03-465 | Agroforestry Application, Non-Timber Forest Species Nursery Growers Cooperative | $15,256 | Penny Frazier | |
| FNC03-475 | Reaching Greater Sustainability Through Value Added Direct Marketing | $6,000 | Thomas Craft | |
| FNC03-479 | Diversity Increases Profits for Small Livestock Producers | $6,000 | Rick Hopkins | |
| FNC03-488 | Developing Optimal Shiitake Mushroom Production in a Solar Greenhouse Utilizing Spent Shittake Logs as a Sustainable Heat Source | $5,950 | Nicola Hellmuth Ozark Forest Mushrooms, LLC | |
| FNC03-492 | Fulfilling a Market Niche, Organically | $17,000 | Drew Kimmell Missouri Northern Pecan Growers LLC | |
| FNC03-494 | Market Development and Business Analysis for Chili Peppers | $5,777 | Jimmy Story | |
| FNC02-395 | Utilizing Multi Species Management Intensive Grazing for the Control of Non-Desirable Forbs. | $1,432 | Tim Kelley | |
| FNC02-397 | Trapping Feral Honeybee Swarms | $17,452 | Grant Gillard | |
| FNC02-398 | Increase Forage Production and Reduce Soil Erosion Through Rotational Grazing | $5,340 | Carroll Raspberry | |
| FNC02-408 | Maintaining Pond Integrity Through Limited Watering Access | $1,819 | Andy Grant | |
| FNC02-417 | Comparing The Market Viability of Two Methods of Shiitake Mushroom Production (Seasonal vs. Year-Round Production on Logs) | $6,000 | Earnie Bohner, MSPH Persimmon Hill Farm | |
| FNC01-335 | Adding Value, Capacity and Versatility to a Cottage Based Wool Processing Business | $5,000 | Carl Ahrens | |
| FNC01-339 | Increasing Farm Production by Converting Fenceline Brush to Agroforestry | $6,150 | Darren Hoffman | |
| FNC01-349 | Natural Fiber Socks - A Value Added Product | $5,000 | Nancy Barnett | |
| FNC01-350 | Maximize Returns on Marginal Ground Using Silvopastoral Management Practices with Chestnut Trees, Rare Breed Sheep and Guard Llamas | $2,694 | Deanna Perera | |
| FNC01-352 | The Benefits of Geotextile Fabric and Gravel in Cattle Lanes | $3,250 | Eric Bright | |
| FNC01-364 | Cover Crops for Organically Grown Corn | $5,000 | Kyle Vickers | |
| FNC00-294 | Growing Medicinal Mushrooms on Hardwood Stumps and Tops | $4,638 | Bruce Holland | |
| FNC00-304 | Strategically Thinning a Pecan Orchard and Use of the By-product for Sustainable Management | $5,000 | Molly FitzGerald | |
| FNC00-305 | Alternative Crop: Roadside Market of Mums and Fall Decoratives | $5,000 | Emma Sue Schuerenberg | |
| FNC00-332 | Pest Control Through Soil Fertility | $2,490 | T Arden Compton | |
| FNC00-333 | Direct Marketing of Missouri Katahdin Lamb | $7,989 | Michael Seipel | |
| FNC99-262 | Artificial Insemination of Queen Honeybees | $5,000 | Troy Hart | |
| FNC99-265 | Low-input Pasture Finishing of Lambs | $7,310 | David Coplen | |
| FNC99-272 | Comparing Various Organic Soil Amendments and Mulches | $4,977 | Karen Davis WildThang Farms | |
| FNC99-281 | Brambles and Sassafras Agroforestry | $1,182 | Brian Schweiss | |
| FNC99-284 | Overseeding Standing Soybeans with Wheat for Soil Cover and Grazing | $5,000 | Gary Linnenbringer | |
| FNC99-287 | 'Scotco Sand' Agroforestry Demonstration | $4,950 | Frances Blissett | |
| FNC98-211 | Removal of Infected Fescue with Warm-season Grasses and Introduction of Legumes | $1,738 | Von Dole | |
| FNC98-212 | Will Rotational Cutting of Clover Increase the Quantity and Quality of Honey in a Specific Habitat? | $3,347 | James Harlow | |
| FNC98-215 | Chinese Medicinal Herbs as Field Crops in the Ozarks | $5,000 | Lavinia McKinney | |
| FNC98-230 | Results of Alternate Usage of Apistan Strips and Formic Acid for Mite Control in Honeybee Colonies | $4,951 | Kathy Hawthorne | |
| FNC98-238 | Honeybee 'Varroa' Mite Control Research and Langstroth versus Top Bar Hive Economics | $4,797 | Robert Cessac | |
| FNC98-244 | Optimal Amount of Corn Gluten Meal for Weed Control and Soil Amendment Qualities in Organic Production of Strawberries | $4,996 | Denice Trimmer-May | |
| FNC97-174 | Conversion of a Marginal Row-crop and CRP Farm to a Seasonal Grass-based Dairy | $5,000 | Eric Bright | |
| FNC96-132 | Management-Intensive Grazing | $5,000 | GAry Stump | |
| FNC96-135 | Growing Day-neutral Strawberries Using the Sunbelt/Polyacrylamide Gel System | $3,126 | Cheryl Compton | |
| FNC96-140 | Extending the Grazing Season in a Rotational Grazing System for Dairy | $4,160 | Bill Hedges | |
| FNC96-161 | Establishment of Rotational Grazing System Utilizing Warm and Cool Season Grasses | $5,000 | Terry Bohmont | |
| FNC95-092 | On-farm Research to Raise Slaughter Beef on Pasture and Grain | $3,442 | Robert Cessac | |
| FNC95-103 | Getting Started in Farming through Sustainable Agriculture | $4,996 | James Lummus | |
| FNC95-115 | Measuring the Rate of Benefit Accrual Due to Adoption of a Management Intensive Grazing System of a North-Missouri Hill Farm | $4,494 | Martin Turner | |
| FNC95-116 | Sustainable Plum Curculio Control in Apple Orchards | $3,242 | Dan Kelly Blue Heron Orchard | |
| FNC94-067 | On-Farm Grazing Systems Research and Development of Intensive Grazing Software | $4,993 | Robert Cessac | |
| FNC94-081 | Pasture-Raised Poultry and Hogs | $1,736 | David Schafer Schafer Edinburg Farms Inc | |
| FNC93-036 | Model Watering System for Rotational Grazing | $4,832 | David Schafer Schafer Edinburg Farms Inc | |
| FNC92-005 | Converting to Sustainable Agriculture | $3,120 | David Schafer Schafer Edinburg Farms Inc | |
| GRADUATE STUDENT GRANTS | ||||
| Project # | Project Title | SARE support | Project Leaders | |
| GNC25-417 | Ergonomic Auxiliary Handles for Hand Tools (Optimized): Improving Health and Productivity for Under-resourced Farmers | $19,892 | Jianfeng Zhou University of Missouri Felix Michael Oguche University of Missouri | |
| GNC25-418 | Exploring the Feasibility of Replacing Fishmeal with Asian Carp Protein Hydrolysates in Largemouth Bass (Micropterus nigricans) Aquaculture in MO | $19,921 | Dr.Moureen Matuha Lincoln University of Missouri Sadiat Onileowo Lincoln University of Missouri | |
| GNC25-421 | Rotational Grazing Adoption in Ohio and Missouri | $19,952 | Douglas Jackson-Smith Ohio State University Alexandre Rehbinder The Ohio State University | |
| GNC24-394 | Companion Planting to Optimize Beneficial Insect Ecosystem Services in Pepper Cropping Systems | $19,792 | Deborah Finke University of Missouri Leah Gastonguay University of Missouri | |
| GNC22-343 | SustaiN: A Decision Support System for Sustainable Nitrogen Management in Corn and Sorghum using Satellite Remote Sensing | $14,966 | Dr.Vasit Sagan Saint Louis University Dr.Andrea Eveland Donald Danforth Plant Science Center Dr.Todd Mockler Donald Danforth Plant Science Center Dr.Stephen Moose University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Dr.Nadia Shakoor Donald Danforth Plant Science Center Sourav Bhadra Saint Louis University | |
| GNC22-347 | Utilizing Goats to Manage Sericea Lespedeza (Lespedeza cuneata) for Restoration of Native Warm Season Grass Pastures | $14,983 | Ashley Conway-Anderson University of Nebraska-Lincoln Kendra Esparza-Harris University of Missouri-Columbia | |
| GNC21-323 | Supporting agricultural transformation through elderberry production in rural and urban landscapes | $14,882 | Robin Rotman University of Missouri Andria Caruthers University of Missouri | |
| GNC20-314 | Managing sericea lespedeza infestation in native warm season grass pastures utilizing goats | $14,973 | Dr.Harley Naumann University of Missouri Chrisee Wheeler University of Missouri | |
| GNC19-289 | The Establishment of Native Plant Species for Livestock Forage and Wildlife Habitat in Silvopasture Systems | $14,944 | Dr.Harley Naumann University of Missouri Amanda Jo Talbot University of Missouri | |
| GNC17-241 | Evaluation of early maturing cereal rye / hairy-vetch cover crop varieties and their effects on subsequent cash crop planting date, maturity and yield in organic no-till summer squash production | $11,703 | Dr.Freida Eivazi Lincoln University Justin Keay | |
| GNC17-247 | Developing an Innovative Approach for Control of Billbug on Sod Farms | $11,154 | Dr.Xi Xiong University of Missouri Michael Patterson | |
| GNC16-226 | Effect of Cover and Green Manure Crops on Soil Health, Plant Health and Tuber Yield in Organic Sweet Potato Production | $11,956 | Dr.Xi Xiong University of Missouri Waana Kaluwasha Lincoln University of Missouri | |
| GNC14-184 | The Use of Grape Products as a Natural Anthelmintic in Goats | $9,995 | James Caldwell Lincoln University Kimberly Cash Lincoln University | |
| GNC12-154 | Soil Microbial Response to Seven Different Organic Transition Strategies | $9,920 | Dr.Randall Miles University of Missouri Kerry Clark University of Missouri | |
| GNC12-155 | A Comparative Profitability Assessment of Perennial Bioenergy Crops Grown in Missouri | $9,999 | Dr.Ray Massey University of Missouri Joseph Dolginow Unviersity of Missouri | |
| GNC10-145 | A Survey of Relationships Among Rare Breeds of Pigs | $6,619.25 | Dr.Bill Lamberson University of Missouri Kizzi Roberts University of Missouri | |
| GNC09-109 | Development of an Automated Diesel Engine Test Stand for Evaluating Combustion and Exhaust Emission Characteristics of Nanoemulsion Biofuels | $9,942 | Dr.Ali Koc University of Missouri Matthew Stock University of Missouri | |
| GNC06-067 | Efficacy of compost tea on Septoria leaf spot in field and greenhouse studies | $10,000 | Edward Carey Kansas State University Marlin Bates K-State Research and Extension | |
| GNC05-046 | Making the Case for Local Food Systems as Economic Development | $9,900 | Mary Edwards University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Sarah Hultine Massengale University of Missouri Extension | |
| GNC03-014 | Enhancing the Sustainability of Producer-Owned Organizations | $10,000 | Michael Cook Elaine Krumpelman-Farmer University of Missouri-Columbia | |
| ON FARM RESEARCH/PARTNERSHIP GRANTS | ||||
| Project # | Project Title | SARE support | Project Leaders | |
| ONC24-142 | Evaluate the sustainability of multiple fungicide applications to corn | $49,991 | Mandy Bish University of Missouri | |
| ONC23-116 | Fencing in Silvopasture for Sheep and Goat Production Across Missouri | $49,896 | Dr.Mohan Acharya Lincoln University | |
| ONC23-125 | Seeds of Change: Building Capacity among New Urban Growers with Educational Seed Grants | $48,690 | Damein Duwe Urban Harvest STL | |
| ONC22-114 | St. Louis Sustainable Stock Apiary: Local Queen Breeding Development | $37,675 | Jane Sueme Saint Louis Beekeepers | |
| ONC19-066 | Develop an efficient fruit handling system for elderberries | $39,913 | Jianfeng Zhou University of Missouri | |
| ONC17-028 | Tall Fescue Pasture Seed Head Control Methods | $29,039 | Rusty Lee University of Missouri Extension | |
| ONC16-014 | Use of Irrigation on Pasture-Based Dairies to Determine Forage and Irrigation Type Efficiencies | $29,821 | Dr.Stacey Hamilton University of Missouri | |
| ONC15-002 | Incorporating Cereal Rye Into a No-Till Corn/Soybean Rotation For Erosion Reduction and Possible Grazing Use | $14,345 | Charles Ellis University of Missouri Extension | |
| ONC15-004 | Improving Weight Gain in Goats Grazing Cover Crops Selected through Soil Health Samples | $29,755 | Susan Jaster Lincoln University Cooperative Extension-Innovative Small Farmers Outreach Program | |
| YOUTH EDUCATOR GRANTS | ||||
| Project # | Project Title | SARE support | Project Leaders | |
| YENC25-231 | The Little Sprouts Early Childhood Education Garden Program | $6,000 | Damein Duwe Urban Harvest STL | |
| YENC25-241 | Impacting The Next Generation With Climate Smart Soil Health Using 4 Types Of Composting & Biochar To Grow All Year Round In Missouri | $6,000 | Christine Williams Pepper Berries Teaching Emporium & Pepper Berries Farm | |
| YENC25-242 | Food & Justice Fellowship | $6,000 | Erica Williams A Red Circle | |
| YENC24-219 | Connecting Youth to Tradition, Land, and Food Sovereignty through Cooperative Sorghum Syrup Production | $5,163 | Amelia LaMair Flotsam Farm | |
| YENC22-183 | Agri-Culinary Project | $6,000 | Rachel Levi EarthDance | |
| YENC22-188 | Food and Justice Fellowship | $6,000 | Erica Williams A Red Circle | |
| YENC21-170 | Engaging Youth in Sustainable Agriculture through Hands-On Experiences | $3,994 | Dwayne Morrison Jackson County Extension Council | |
| YENC20-145 | Sustainable hydroponic farming as a viable career path for the youth in Butler County Missouri | $4,000 | Juan Cabrera-Garcia University of Missouri Extension Brad Coleman University of Missouri Extension in Iron County | |
| YENC20-148 | Pathways to Produce: Learning to Maximize Aquaponics Systems for Local Food Production | $4,000 | Beth Kastner Saint Louis Science Center Foundation Maddie Earnest Saint Louis Science Center Pattie LaBrott Saint Louis Science Center | |
| YENC19-139 | Come and See: Interactive Virtual Field Trips for K-12 classrooms | $3,999 | Joshua Payne Payne Farms, Inc. | |
| YENC16-099 | Fostering Good Stewardship of Ozarks Forests Through a Sustainable Forestry Field Trip | $1,087 | Amelia LaMair Flotsam Farm | |
| YENC15-088 | Engaging Youth in Sustainable Agriculture through Hands-on Experience | $1,992 | Amelia LaMair Flotsam Farm | |
| YENC15-089 | Junior Farm Crew | $1,992 | Rachel Levi EarthDance | |
| YENC13-059 | Creating Teen Ambassadors | $2,000 | Debbie Davis | |
| YENC12-038 | Wild Eating: Bringing Food Production Back to Nature | $1,895 | Laura Worstell Scattering Fork Outdoor Center | |
| YENC12-039 | Rethinking Urban Agriculture: An Aquaponics Approach | $2,000 | Michael Dittrich Maplewood Richmond Heights School District | |
| YENC12-051 | Farms are for Everyone – Farm Camp | $1,980 | Audrey Hollis GSM | |
| YENC12-053 | Organic Farm to Summer Camp Table: Opportunities for Youth on an Organic Farm | $2,000 | Rachel Levi EarthDance | |
| YENC10-025 | Sprouts, Soil, and Worms | $2,000 | William Polansky Columbia Center for Urban Agriculture Christopher Murakami Columbia Center for Urban Agriculture | |
| YENC10-037 | A Five Part Plan to Bring to Life a More Sustainable School Garden. | $1,200 | Sarah Holmes The Barstow School | |
| YENC09-016 | Grass Growth Stages and the Feed Value vs height of the Grass | $2,000 | Brad Irwin | |
| YENC08-008 | Benton Elementary School “Local Harvest of the Month” | $1,370 | Jim Ronald University of Missouri Extension | |
| YOUTH GRANTS | ||||
| Project # | Project Title | SARE support | Project Leaders | |
| YNC12-072 | Making a Sustainable Feed for My Chickens | $389 | Miranda Yearington | |
| YNC10-050 | A Comparison of a Langstroth Hive vs. a Top Bar Hive in an Ozark Backyard | $400 | Ashley Painter | |
| YNC10-051 | Cross Breeding Meat Goat Options | $400 | Kristy Cox | |
| YNC09-038 | Pasture Raised Turkeys and Other Poultry in a Low-Input Orchard | $370 | Williams King | |
| YNC09-041 | Maintaining Genetic Lines of Heritage Poultry | $185 | Sydney Cash | |
| YNC09-043 | Intensive Grazing with Water Fowl around Raspberries (Rubus idaeus L.) to Reduce Weeds | $400 | Ashley Painter | |
| YNC09-046 | Exploring and Developing Markets for Dairy Goat Products | $400 | Abigail Fleetwood | |
| YNC08-001 | Pasture Raised Heritage Breed Turkeys | $400 | Williams King | |
| YNC08-020 | Water Containment System for Gardening | $394 | Nathan Lane | |
| YNC08-021 | Raised Beds Herbal Garden | $400 | Cody Lane | |
| YNC08-025 | How Composting can be beneficial to the Environment and Your Garden! | $350 | Rebekah Callison | |
| 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 | |
| NCMO22-003 | 2023-24 University of Missouri - MoSARE Plan of Work | $140,000 | Dan Downing University of Missouri | |
| NCMOLU22-002 | MO SARE Plant of Work (2023-2024) of Lincoln University | $139,991 | Dr.Touria Eaton Lincoln University of Missouri | |
| NCMO22-002 | Lincoln University 2023-24 State PDP Plan of Work | $140,000 | Dr.Touria Eaton Lincoln University of Missouri | |
| WNC20-107 | MoSARE Plan of Work 2021-2022 | $149,998 | Dan Downing University of Missouri | |
| NCMO19-001 | Missouri 2019-20 SARE State Plan of Work | $150,000 | Dan Downing University of Missouri | |
| NCMO17-001 | Missouri Annual State Report | $130,000 | Dan Downing University of Missouri Dr.Zelalem Mersha Lincoln 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).