AGRICULTURE PROJECTS FUNDED IN
OREGON
by USDA's
Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) Program
1988-2025
OREGON
by USDA's
Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) Program
1988-2025
Oregon has been awarded $15,697,874 grants to support 236 projects, including but not limited to, 48 research and/or education projects, 34 professional development projects and 82 producer-led projects. Oregon 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 | |
| SW25-004 | Unlocking the Potential of Phytochemicals for Improved Sustainability and Animal Health in Pastured Dairy Systems | $350,000 | Dr.Serkan Ates Oregon State University Dr.Massimo Bionaz Oregon State University Dr.Taifo Mahmud Oregon State University Dr.Michael Paros The Evergreen State College Dr.Jenifer Cruickshank Oregon State University Shayan Ghajar Oregon State University Jennifer Moore USDA-ARS | |
| SW25-008 | Moving Towards Sustainable Mulching Practices: Comparing Outcomes from Traditional and Bio-based Mulches via Experimentation and Education | $349,925 | Dr.Stacey Harper Oregon State University Dr.Susanne Brander Oregon State University Dr.Abigail Tomasek Oregon State University Melissa Fery Oregon State University | |
| SW23-945 | Optimizing Soil Carbon Sequestration in Oregon Seed Production Systems | $348,415 | Jennifer Moore USDA-ARS Steve Del Grosso USDA-ARS Soil Management and Sugarbeet Research Unit Daniel Manter USDA-ARS Soil Management and Sugarbeet Research Unit Christy Tanner Oregon State univeristy Kristin Trippe USDA-ARS | |
| SW23-956 | The Blossom End Rot Toolkit | $312,490 | James Myers Oregon State University Matthew Davis Oregon State University | |
| SW21-928 | Bridging the communication gap: toward a more informed public understanding of sustainable farming | $348,841 | Clare Sullivan Oregon State University Michael Rozyne Red Tomato Julie Sweetland FrameWorks Institute | |
| SW20-914 | Model-Assisted Forest Stand Delineation to Make Forest Assessment, Valuation, and Management Planning More Accessible | $349,981 | David Diaz Ecotrust Nils Christoffersen Wallowa Resources Dr.Gregory Ettl University of Washington, School of Environmental and Forest Sci Kirk Hanson Northwest Natural Resource Group | |
| SW20-917 | Production and marketing of dry-farmed tomatoes in Oregon | $349,875 | Dr.ALEXANDRA STONE Oregon State University | |
| SW19-903 | Bee Protection Protocols for Oregon Vegetable and Clover Seed. | $349,971 | Dr.Andony Melathopoulos Oregon State University | |
| SW18-057 | Evaluation of Best Production Practices for Olive (Olea europaea) in Oregon. Part I | $193,575 | Heather Stoven Oregon State University | |
| SW18-041 | Sustaining Oregon broccoli production | $229,804 | James Myers Oregon State University | |
| SW16-010 | Impacts of Chaff Collection or Chaff Plus Straw Collection at Harvest to Improve Weed Control | $250,000 | Dr.Judit Barroso Oregon State University | |
| SW16-070 | Soil solarization as a tool to control weeds and soilborne pathogens in tree seedling nurseries in the Pacific Northwest | $247,329 | Dr.Jennifer Parke Oregon State University | |
| SW15-021 | Diagnosis and Management of a New Disease of Cucurbits in Oregon | $145,291 | Dr.ALEXANDRA STONE Oregon State University | |
| SW15-058 | Understanding Pest and Disease Transmission Dynamics and Effects of Agrochemicals on Honey Bee Colonies Pollinating Crops in the Western States | $248,025 | Dr.Ramesh Sagili Oregon State University | |
| SW13-017 | Integrating research and practice in systems management of organic vegetable farms | $277,430 | Dr.ALEXANDRA STONE Oregon State University | |
| SW12-037 | A Collaborative Phenology Modeling System to Enhance Crop Management on Vegetable Farms | $203,610 | Nick Andrews Oregon State University | |
| SW10-103 | Developing a Decision Support Tool for Ventenata IPM in the Inland Northwest | $169,297 | Dr.Timothy Prather University of Idaho | |
| SW10-143 | Growing a Sustainable Portland Metropolitan Foodshed | $223,014 | Dr.Sheila Martin Portland State University, IMS | |
| SW09-031 | Bean Mold Management Tools and Rotational Systems Management Planning | $184,084 | Dr.ALEXANDRA STONE Oregon State University | |
| SW09-062 | Integrating Beetle Habitat into Pacific Northwest Farming Systems | $206,002 | John Lambrinos Dept. of Horticulture, Oregon State University | |
| SW09-703 | Expanding Small-scale Grain Production in Southwestern Oregon | $24,402 | Maud Powell OSU Extension Shelley Elkovich OSU Extension Small Farms | |
| SW08-056 | Enhancement of pollination by native bees in blueberries and cranberries | $183,271 | Dr.Sujaya Rao Oregon State University | |
| SW08-121 | Sustainable Solutions to IYSV on Onion Via Grower-Research Partnerships | $177,527 | Clinton Shock Oregon State University | |
| SW05-061 | Alternative proteins for organic meat and milk production | $63,565 | Mike Gamroth Oregon State University | |
| SW05-077 | Farmers facilitating the adoption of new meadowfoam establishment practices | $67,078 | George Hoffman Oregon State University | |
| SW05-091 | Integrated Soil and Crop Management for Organic Potato Production | $196,067 | Dr.Dan Sullivan Oregon State University Lane Selman Dept of Horticulture | |
| SW04-072 | Managing Cover Crop and Conservation Tillage Systems To Enhance Vegetable Crop Yields, Economic Returns and Environmental Quality | $182,438 | John Luna Oregon State University | |
| SW03-033 | Management of Garden Symphylans (Scutigerella immaculata Newport) with Crop Rotation Tactics and Improved Sampling Methods | $160,132 | Jon Umble Oregon State University | |
| SW02-017 | The Use of Straw Mulch to Enhance Predator Populations Along with Biopesticides to Control Onion Thrips in Dry Bulb Onions | $73,800 | Lynn Jensen Oregon State University | |
| SW02-050 | “MagNet”: A Positive Pull Toward Integrated Pest Management in Root Crop Production. | $134,829 | Amy Dreves Oregon State University; Dept of Horticulture | |
| SW02-052 | Changing Meadowfoam Planting Dates and Planting Method to Reduce Input Costs, Pest Pressure, and Increase Yields. | $100,726 | Dr.Gary Jolliff Oregon State University | |
| SW01-061 | Farmer/Scientist Partnership for Integrated Cropping Systems | $184,662 | Richard Dick Oregon State University | |
| SW00-00C | Sustainable Agriculture Learning Initiative | $29,200 | Jon Bailey Learning Initiative/CRA; Center for Rural Affairs | |
| SW00-016 | Orchard floor management practicies for improving soil quality and optimizing nitrogen uptake efficiency | $130,330 | Anita Azarenko OSU - Dept. of Horticulture | |
| SW00-024 | Farmers Growing the Market with TFA-Approved | $100,000 | Deborah J. Kane The Food Alliance | |
| SW00-039 | Control of Botrytis by Compost Tea Applications on Grapes in Oregon Vineyards | $141,572 | Shepard Smith Sunbow Farm/Soil Foodweb Inc Elaine Ingham Soil Foodweb Inc/ Southern Cross University Elaine Ingham Sustainable Studies Institute | |
| SW00-047 | Control of Eastern Filbert Blight | $81,477 | Jay Pscheidt Department of Botany and Plant Pathology | |
| SW99-061 | Enhancing Biological Control With Insectary Plantings | $83,929 | John Luna Oregon State University | |
| SW99-063 | Participatory Evaluation of Farmer Based Soil Quality Assessment Cards | $49,997 | Daniel McGrath Oregon State University | |
| SW98-031 | Advancing Sustainable Potato Production in the Northwest | $42,000 | Karen Murphy The Northwest Coalition for Alternatives to Pesticides | |
| SW97-074 | Advancing Sustainable Potato Production in the Northwest | $35,000 | Karen Murphy The Northwest Coalition for Alternatives to Pesticides | |
| SW96-013 | Implementation and Assessment of Economic and Environmental Impact of a Weather Monitoring/Pest and Disease Risk Assessment Network in Commercial Pear Production in Oregon | $58,290 | Franz Niederholzer Oregon State University Extension Service | |
| SW95-025 | Influences of Alternative Vegetable Systems on Arthropods/Soil Biological Dynamics and Soil Quality Trajectory | $180,000 | Richard Dick Oregon State University | |
| SW94-029 | Development and Demonstration of Integrated Vegetable Production Systems for the Maritime Pacific Northwest | $80,000 | John Luna Oregon State University | |
| LWD93-007 | Development of Sustainable Crop and Livestock Production Systems for Land in the Conservation Reserve Program | $14,000 | Rex E. Kirksey | |
| LW92-031 | Grazing Strategies for Sustainable Ranching Systems in Western Semi-Arid Zones | $237,738 | Ludwig M. Eisgruber Oregon State University | |
| LWE92-001 | On-Farm Demonstration of Integrated Vegetable Production Systems for the Maritime Pacific Northwest | $39,000 | John Luna Oregon State University | |
| LW88-001 | Evaluation and Design of Low-Input Sustainable Vegetable/Small Grain and Small Fruit Systems of Western Oregon and Washington | $404,105 | Richard Dick Oregon State University | |
| LOCAL ED & DEMO (FORMERLY RGR) GRANTS | ||||
| Project # | Project Title | SARE support | Project Leaders | |
| WLED25-003 | Establishing the Pacific Coast Dry Farming Accelerator Program | $59,995 | Evie Smith Oregon State University Extension Service Lucas Nebert Oregon State University Extension Service Ellie Andrews University of California Yvonne Socolar UC Berkeley | |
| WLED25-028 | Oregon Agroforestry Demonstration and Education Inititative | $59,728 | Abel Kloster Center for Rural Livelihoods / Resilience Permaculture Design LLC | |
| WLED25-011 | Occultation Tarping for Farms, Fields, and Streams | $52,709 | Rhianna Simes Verdant Phoenix Farm | |
| WLED25-002 | Managing Symphylans with Rotation and Biopesticides | $59,484 | Nick Andrews Oregon State University Dr.Navneet Kaur Oregon State University | |
| WRGR22-002 | Establishing a beginning dry farming curriculum and accelerator program | $99,901 | Dr.Lucas Nebert Oregon State University Amy Garrett Oregon State University Small Farms Extension Matthew Davis Oregon State University | |
| RGR20-011 | Spring Season Extension Efficiency in Cool, Short Season Climates | $68,486 | Nicole Sanchez Oregon State University | |
| WRGR19-03 | Regenerative Agriculture: connecting soil health, native bee habitat, and climate resilience through on-farm management strategies | $30,886 | Elise Higley Our Family Farms | |
| PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM GRANTS | ||||
| Project # | Project Title | SARE support | Project Leaders | |
| WPDP24-009 | Expanding Agriculture Professionals Knowledge and Professional Development to support Growing Latine Farmer Population in Washington County, Oregon. | $100,000 | Lourdes Herencia Adelante Mujeres BAILEY MATLOCK Adelante Mujeres Sage Fairman Adelante Mujeres | |
| WPDP24-028 | Training the Next Generation of IPM Practitioners on the Management of Orthoptera Pests: An Insect Order With Increasing Impacts to Western Farmers | $99,990 | Dr.Silvia Rondon Oregon State University Christopher Marshall Oregon State Arthropod Collection, Oregon State University Dr.Paola Sotelo Cardona Oregon State University | |
| WPDP24-025 | Improving Water Storage for Water Resilience: Developing a Train-the-Trainer Program on Best Practices for Agricultural Ponds and Reservoirs | $99,828 | Derek Godwin Oregon State University Dr.Abigail Tomasek Oregon State University Samuel Chan Oregon State University (1862 Land Grant) Dr.María Zamora Re Oregon State University | |
| WPDP24-022 | Climate Stress & Grief: Building Awareness and Resilience Strategies for Ag Professionals & Producers in the West | $99,970 | Maud Powell OSU Extension Mary Halbleib Oregon State University | |
| WPDP24-012 | Cultivating Farm Law Leaders in the Western Region | $99,960 | Rachel Armstrong Farm Commons | |
| WPDP24-007 | Training Oregon Extension and Other Professionals to Assist Emerging Commercial Producers of Bigleaf Maple Syrup and other Sap-based Foods | $99,977 | Dr.Eric Jones Oregon State University | |
| WPDP23-005 | Agroforestry Training and Resources for Natural Resource Professionals in Washington and Oregon | $99,777 | Abel Kloster Center for Rural Livelihoods / Resilience Permaculture Design LLC Carrie Brausieck Snohomish Conservation District Patrick Shults Washington State University, ANR Extension Unit | |
| WPDP22-020 | Irrigation Technology and Management (ITM) Professional Development Project | $99,982 | Todd Peplin Deschutes Soil and Water Conservation District | |
| WPDP22-001 | Growing Agricultural Service Providers’ Program Outcomes with Producer Co-Educators | $84,995 | Mary Halbleib Oregon State University Colette DePhelps University of Idaho Extension | |
| PDP20-019 | Planning and Programming the 2021 National Farm Viability Conference in Oregon | $73,119 | Chris Schreiner Oregon Tilth | |
| ENE19-158 | The Soil Life Short Course: Empowering Ag Professionals to Recognize, Quantify, and Conserve Beneficial Soil Animals | $114,618 | Eric Lee-Mader Eric Lee-Mader Stephanie Frischie The Xerces Society | |
| EW18-015 | OSU Land Steward Program Professional Development Project | $73,199 | Rachel Werling Oregon State University | |
| EW17-019 | Western Region Pesticide Risk Reduction through Professional Development for Western State IPM Programs | $69,299 | Paul Jepson Oregon State University | |
| EW16-010 | Redefining Learner-centered Education to Build High Impact IPM Partnerships | $67,802 | Mary Halbleib Oregon State University | |
| EW16-027 | Sustainable Grazing Management in Riparian and Wetland Pasture | $15,237 | Caley Sowers Coos Soil and Water Conservation District | |
| ES16-128 | The Conservation Biological Control Short Course | $74,651 | Denise Ledgerwood The Xerces Society | |
| ENE15-137 | The Conservation Biological Control Short Course | $97,097 | Denise Ledgerwood The Xerces Society | |
| EW15-014 | Collaborative Approaches to Increase the Integration of Functional Agricultural Biodiversity in Western Farming Systems | $67,699 | Gwendolyn Ellen Agricultural Biodiversity Consulting | |
| EW15-020 | Growing the Field for Organic Conservation: Training on NRCS CAP 138 and NOP Conservation Standards | $73,447 | Sarah Brown Oregon Tilth | |
| EW14-031 | Training IPM Professionals in Rural Areas: A Model to Achieve Sustainable Knowledge | $74,755 | Dr.Silvia Rondon Oregon State University | |
| EW14-035 | The Conservation Biological Control Short Course | $72,050 | Denise Ledgerwood The Xerces Society | |
| EW12-031 | Organic Conservation Training for Western Region Conservation Professionals | $98,288 | Sarah Brown Oregon Tilth | |
| EW11-015 | Creating Sustainable Agriculture Farmer-to-Farmer Networks through Professional Trainings and an Agricultural Educator Toolkit | $99,590 | Melissa Matthewson Oregon State University Extension | |
| EW11-021 | The Soil Quality Network | $56,992 | Teresa Matteson Benton Soil and Water Conservation District | |
| EW10-018 | Western Pollinator Conservation Planning Short Course | $90,906 | Denise Ledgerwood The Xerces Society | |
| EW09-001 | Empowering Ag Professionals through a Beneficial and Pest Insect Train-the-Trainer Short Course Program for Oregon, Washington, & Idaho | $95,635 | Mary Corp Oregon State University Dr.Silvia Rondon Oregon State University | |
| EW08-001 | Tri-State Organic Certification and Conservation Planning Cross-Training | $86,137 | Chris Schreiner Oregon Tilth | |
| EW07-018 | Conserving the Three P’s: Habitat Conservation Practices for Beneficial Predators, Parasites, and Pollinators | $51,165 | Mace Vaughan The Xerces Society | |
| EW06-010 | Organic Seed Production: Materials, Training, and a Seed Database. | $98,755 | Brian Baker Organic Materials Review Institute | |
| EW06-012 | Hands-On Workshops: Alternative Marketing Approaches and Distribution Channels | $60,000 | Larry Lev Oregon State University | |
| EW05-006 | Rhizosphere Ecology in Changing Cropping Systems | $7,348 | Sandy Macnab Oregon State University Extension, Sherman County | |
| EW00-011 | Western Integrated Nutrient Management Education Program | $84,750 | Mary Staben Oregon State University | |
| EW97-004 | Developing an Educational Program for Teaching Science-based Concepts of Grass Regrowth for Improved Grazing Management | $65,000 | David B. Hannaway Oregon State University | |
| EW94-008 | Pacific Northwest Sustainable Agriculture Systems Training Program | $78,000 | John Luna Oregon State University | |
| ENHANCED STATE GRANTS GRANTS | ||||
| Project # | Project Title | SARE support | Project Leaders | |
| MW18-006 | Summer and winter vegetable and cover crop cultivar performance in Organic fresh vegetable cropping systems in Oregon | $24,974 | Nick Andrews Oregon State University | |
| MW16-002 | Women in Sustainable Agriculture Conference | $52,533 | Maud Powell OSU Extension | |
| FARMER/RANCHER GRANTS | ||||
| Project # | Project Title | SARE support | Project Leaders | |
| FW25-004 | Olive Leaves as Source Material for Novel Products to Boost Economic Sustainability of Olive Growers | $25,000 | Bogdan "Beau" Caceu La Creole Orchards | |
| FW25-006 | Dryland Forage Investigation for the Improvement of Sustainable Agriculture and Resilient Farmers | $24,691 | Dave Picanso Rusted Gate Farm | |
| FW25-011 | Effects of increased humidity on lettuce yield on three small-scale, arid vegetable farms | $29,842 | Nella Mae Parks Nella Mae's Farm, LLC | |
| FW25-018 | Conducting trials of plasma-activated water (PAW) application to reduce or replace high-nitrogen fertilizers in organic production. | $25,000 | Tenasi Rama Lazar Mindful Earth Farm LLC | |
| FW25-025 | The effect of AM versus PM feeding on feed yard cattle performance after terminal sort. | $25,000 | Wes Killion Beef Northwest Feeders | |
| FW24-001 | Investigating the Efficacy of Reusable Grow Bags in Specialty Mushroom Cultivation to Reduce Single-Use Plastic | $24,899 | Trevor Huebert Bridgetown Mushrooms | |
| FW24-009 | Unveiling the Insights: Customer Sentiments on Locally Grown Cut Flowers | $25,000 | Cindy Ingram The Happy Hill Homestead | |
| FW24-010 | Establishing a Silvopasture Site for Long-term Research, Education, and Livelihood | $25,000 | Jason Bradford Confluence Farms | |
| FW24-016 | Occultation Impacts on Soil Health and Plant Termination in Oregon | $22,785 | Rhianna Simes Verdant Phoenix Farm | |
| FW23-412 | Expanding Commercial Drought-Tolerant Seed Production | $25,000 | Cacia Huff Feral Farm | |
| FW23-422 | Uncovering the Efficacy of Hemp Byproduct as a Mushroom Growing Medium: Nurturing Symbiosis Between Local Farmers | $25,000 | Rebecca Winters Mountain Forage | |
| FW23-425 | Evaluate the impact of no-till practices on soil health in high tunnels and low tunnels | $24,296 | Beth Portesi Lazy Acres Farm | |
| FW23-431 | Improving the Marketing Edge for Small Producers of Olives and Extra Virgin Olive Oil in Oregon | $25,000 | Bogdan "Beau" Caceu La Creole Orchards | |
| FW22-391 | Effects of using ducks as biological control to manage weeds and pests within an orchard crop system | $20,442 | Peng Sun Golden Sun Farm & Nursery LLC | |
| FW22-397 | Determining if Comfrey Fermented Plant Juice is a viable alternative to traditional purchased fertilizers | $24,963 | Sarahlee Lawrence Rainshadow Organics | |
| FW22-405 | No/low-till practices as a water conservation tool on small-scale vegetable farms East of the Cascades | $29,896 | Katie Swanson Sweet Union Farm, LLC | |
| FW21-380 | Mushroom Farming Research and Education to Bring Greater Equity and Diversity to the Food System | $25,000 | Bashira Muhammad Zoom Out Mycology LLC | |
| FW20-358 | Improving Irrigated Pasture Productivity and Soil Biodiversity in Oregon's High Desert | $20,000 | John Shine Shine Brothers Ranch | |
| FW20-369 | Effects of multi-species rotational grazing on soil microbial communities | $20,000 | Thomas Gillett Black Tansy Farm, LLC | |
| FW19-351 | Effects of Subsurface Micro-irrigation on Water Use Efficiency and Hazelnut Tree Growth | $19,767 | Darrel Smith ZD Farms of Oregon | |
| FW19-356 | Farmer/Rancher Sustainable Soil with Biochar | $19,952 | Gary Betts Yellow Dog Farm | |
| FW18-048 | Potential for Shake and Catch Harvesting of Hazelnuts | $19,532 | Taylor Larson My Brothers' Farm | |
| FW18-013 | Economic viability of fodder beets as winter forage for cattle in Eastern Oregon | $19,419 | Cody Wood Willamette Valley Lamb | |
| FW16-031 | Understanding On-Farm Costs of Production | $9,400 | Sarah Brown Diggin' Roots Farm | |
| FW15-018 | Growing a Regional Seed Producers network in the Rogue Valley, Oregon | $23,203 | Eric George Southern Oregon Seed Growers Association | |
| FW15-054 | Evaluating Market Opportunities of Conventional vs. GMO-free Broilers | $4,003 | Jared Pruch Cascade Pacific RC&D | |
| FW14-013 | Innovative CSA Marketing Tools | $24,299 | Thomas Powell Wolf Gulch Farm | |
| FW14-019 | Improving Orchard Management through Multi-Species Cover Crop Mo | $18,340 | Mike Omeg Orchard View Inc | |
| FW10-029 | Development of a Northwest Farm Stay Website | $28,934 | Scottie Jones Leaping Lamb Farm | |
| FW10-032 | Organic Wheat Intercropping Trials and Outreach | $15,000 | Sarahlee Lawrence Rainshadow Organics | |
| FW09-038 | Rodent Control in Orchards Using Raptors | $11,066 | Mike Omeg Orchard View Inc | |
| FW09-040 | Building a Local Food Cooperative Through an Interactive Website | $15,000 | Sarahlee Lawrence Rainshadow Organics | |
| FW09-042 | Managing Solitary Cavity Nesting Bees for Cane Fruit in Oregon | $14,985 | Don Strurm Sturm's Berry Farm Inc. Dr.Karen Strickler Pollinator Paradise | |
| FW09-328 | Increasing Grower Adoption of Adaptive Cover Cropping Systems: Effects on Vegetable Production and Nitrogen Cycling | $50,000 | Nick Andrews Oregon State University | |
| FW08-033 | Butcher Waste as Biofuel | $14,885 | Kelly and Ross McGarva | |
| FW07-006 | Butcher Waste Composting for Field Fertility | $13,750 | Kelly and Ross McGarva | |
| FW07-015 | Using Season Extending Techniques to Diversify Traditional Agricultural Economy and Improve Quality and Quantity of Fresh Food Supply in Remote NE Oregon Valley | $12,475 | June Colony Lostine Longwool | |
| FW07-308 | Augmentation of Mite Predators on Apples and Grapes | $25,000 | Lyla Lampson Lampson Research and Consulting | |
| FW06-003 | Costs, Comparisons, and Effectiveness Using Chlorophyll Sensing Sprayers in a Chemical Fallow Operation | $6,950 | William Jepsen | |
| FW06-032 | Determine Whether Small Farm Poultry Production Can Be Boosted when Combined with Red Worm (Eisenia foetida) Vermiculture | $10,000 | Chrissie Zaerpoor Kookoolan Farm Koorosh Zaerpoor Kookoolan Farm | |
| FW06-301 | Estimating Nitrogen Contribution from Cover Crops in Organic Vegetable and Cane Berry Farms | $19,325 | Nick Andrews Oregon State University | |
| FW05-004 | Sheep vs. Weeds: Biological Control Agents to Combat Noxious Weeds | $4,570 | Cameron Gillespie Gillespie Grazing Co. Sabrina Gillespie Gillespie Grazing Co. | |
| FW05-006 | Coastal Oregon Nitrogen Recovery | $20,000 | Don Smith Producer | |
| FW05-018 | Farm Internship Curriculum and Handbook | $20,000 | Thomas Powell Wolf Gulch Farm | |
| FW05-302 | Environmentally Sound Irrigation and Fertility Systems for Sweet Cherry Crops in the Pacific Northwest | $19,585 | Clark Seavert Mid-Columbia Agricultural Research Center | |
| FW04-004 | Sustainable Ditch Stabilization | $4,246 | James VanLeeuwen | |
| FW04-017 | Split-Season Rotation Grazing Study | $6,647 | Robert Lozano | |
| FW04-019 | Silvo-Pasture with Hybrid Poplar and Sheep | $7,053 | Richard Shuren Greenwood Resources | |
| FW04-021 | Recycle Used Gestation Crates into Group-Housed Sow Feeding Stalls | $6,300 | Deanna Quan | |
| FW04-026 | Effectiveness of Three Methods of Removing Stumps to Control Annosus Root Rot in Christmas Tree Plantations | $5,130 | Jim Puffer Yule Tree Farms | |
| FW04-027 | Pumpkin Seed as a Natural Alternative to Chemical Dewormers in Sheep | $14,990 | Mac Stewart Magruder Farms Margaret Magruder Magruder Farms Alice Royle | |
| FW04-108 | Hillsdale Winter Harvest Farmers Market | $14,950 | Kimberly Moore Deep Roots Farm Aaron Bolster Deep Roots Farm | |
| FW04-118 | Virtual Focus Group to Measure Most Efficient Use of Marketing Resources | $6,863 | Mehrten Homer Painted Hills Natural Beef | |
| FW04-317 | Sustainable Ranching Program | $13,352 | Pat Larson Oregon Cattlemen's Association | |
| FW03-023 | Can a Summer Cover Crop of Sudan-sorghum Reduce the Detrimental Effects of Tillage in Fall-planted Garlic? | $9,629 | Laura Masterson 47th Avenue Farm | |
| FW02-204 | Poplar Cotton Fiber Production: A market Opportunity in Oregon | $7,480 | Ray Ethell | |
| FW02-206 | Imperial Stock Ranch Heritage Lamb/Fiber Marketing | $7,000 | Jeanne Carver | |
| FW01-040 | Alternative Uses for Raw Wool: Feasibility Study/Marketing Strategy | $13,500 | Margaret Magruder Magruder Farms | |
| FW01-049 | Measuring the Interest for Marketing Pastured Poultry at Farmer’s Markets | $6,500 | Aaron Silverman Greener Pastures Producers Group | |
| FW00-034 | Russian Honey Bee Queens Resistant to Varroa in Oregon | $9,125 | Chuck Hunt | |
| FW00-051 | Low Stress Stockmanship Clinic for Jackson County, Oregon | $5,075 | John Dimick Jackson County Stockman's Assoc. | |
| FW00-235 | Veneta Cooperative Farm Stand | $5,063 | Gwendolyn Ellen Agricultural Biodiversity Consulting | |
| FW00-256 | Agritourism-Sustainable Agriculture with Cash and Information Flow | $8,000 | Catherine Grant | |
| FW99-005 | Integrated Strip-Till Systems for Vegetable Production in Western Oregon | $7,786 | Rob Heater | |
| FW99-071 | Improving the Sustainability of Pasture and Livestock Management through the Development of a Grazing Network in Lane County, Oregon | $3,101 | Paul Atkinson | |
| FW98-074 | Clover Creek Ranch Early Weaning Comparison | $2,658 | Ron Jones | |
| FW97-002 | Reducing Foxtail in Permanent Pastures | $3,500 | Kathleen Panner | |
| FW97-007 | Using Truffles to Enhance Douglas Fir Production On A Small Family Farm | $2,800 | Tim Grant | |
| FW97-020 | The Use of Goats to Control Juniper, Sage & Rabbit Brush | $3,500 | Ann R. Snyder | |
| FW97-035 | Constructed Wetland for Waste Water Treatment | $3,200 | Gary Shull | |
| FW97-041 | Biological Control of Pear Pests | $5,000 | George Ing | |
| FW96-003 | Low Tillage Weed Control | $1,895 | Jim Fullmer | |
| FW96-013 | Use of Aerated Compost Teas for Control of Foliar Diseases of Spinach, Lettuce and Broccoli and to Promote Plant Vigor and Quality | $2,620 | William Booth Horton Road Organics | |
| FW96-019 | Use of Aerated Compost Teas as a Preventative Foliar Fungicide on Grape Vines Vitus vinifera | $2,930 | Dave Michul King Estate Vineyards | |
| FW96-026 | The Effect of Aerated Compost Teas on Disease Control in Blueberries and Tomatoes | $2,610 | Jack Gray Winter Green Farm | |
| FW96-037 | Grazing Sheep in New Forest Plantings | $1,575 | Tom Lehman | |
| FW96-059 | School Cafeteria Compost System for Soil Amendment Production | $3,000 | Devon Strong | |
| FW96-068 | Organic Mulch for Weed Control in Rhubarb | $2,500 | Jeff Boden | |
| FW95-027 | Parasite and Nutrient Management of Composted Manure | $1,225 | Glenna Wilder Bro-A-Bryn Farms | |
| FW95-050 | Low Tillage Weed Control System | $1,600 | Jim Fullmer | |
| FW95-072 | Demonstration and Implementation of Integrated Fruit Production on Anjou Pears | $5,000 | Thom Nelson Hood River Grower - Shipper Association | |
| FW95-075 | Evaluating Methods to Enhance Microbial Degradation of Residual Soil Contaminants | $5,000 | J. J. Haapala | |
| GRADUATE STUDENT GRANTS | ||||
| Project # | Project Title | SARE support | Project Leaders | |
| GW25-011 | Understanding the impacts of the consumption of wildfire smoke contaminated pollen on honey bee health | $29,579 | Dr.Ramesh Sagili Oregon State University Joussy Hidrobo Chavez Oregon State University | |
| GW24-003 | Assessing Cover Crop Influence on Water Dynamics and Plant Health in Willamette Valley Hazelnut Orchards | $29,919 | Dr.María Zamora Re Oregon State University Dr.Abigail Tomasek Oregon State University Dragomira Zheleva Oregon State University | |
| GW23-248 | Exploring endophyte-mediated resistance response against winter cutworm, Noctua pronuba in cool-season turfgrass systems | $29,902 | Dr.Navneet Kaur Oregon State University Hannah Rivedal USDA-ARS National Forage Seed and Cereal Research Unit Julaluck Intasin Oregon State University | |
| GW23-251 | Native Cover Cropping in Hazelnut Orchards | $29,613 | Lauren Hallett University of Oregon Marissa Lane-Massee University of Oregon | |
| GW23-252 | Enhancing Biological Control of Corn Earworm in Hemp | $29,613 | Govinda Shrestha South Dakota State University Adriana Perz Oregon State University | |
| GW22-236 | Control of Powdery Scab of Potato With Disease Suppressive Soils | $29,823 | Ken Frost Oregon State University, Hermiston Agricultural Research and Ext Daniella Echeverria Oregon State University | |
| GW22-239 | Testing thiamin as an immunity inducer against bacterial and fungal pathogens in potato | $29,836 | Dr.Aymeric Goyer Oregon State University Trenton Berrian Oregon State University | |
| GW21-219 | Assessment of UV-C Radiation as an Integrative Pest Management Tool for the Management of Grape Powdery Mildew and Botrytis Bunch Rot | $30,000 | Walt Mahaffee USDA ARS Alexander Wong Oregon State University | |
| GW21-223 | Restore into the future: post-fire rangeland restoration in the Great Basin | $29,994 | Lauren Hallett University of Oregon Lina Batas University of Oregon Dr.Matt Streisfeld University of Oregon Lina Batas University of Oregon | |
| GW21-225 | Cover Crops for Enhancing Cherry Orchard Habitat for Beneficial Invertebrates | $30,000 | Dr.Sandy DeBano Oregon State University Dr.Christopher Adams Oregon State University Mid-Columbia Agricultural Research and E Scott Mitchell Oregon State University | |
| GW21-229 | Breeding Snap Beans For Organic Agriculture: Quantification And Application Of Key Traits | $23,914 | James Myers Oregon State University Hayley Park Oregon State University Hayley Park Oregon State University | |
| GW19-188 | Enhancing Pollinator Habitat in Pacific Northwest Croplands Using DNA Metabarcoding Techniques | $25,000 | Dr.Sandy DeBano Oregon State University Katherine Arstingstall Oregon State University | |
| GW19-189 | Potato Virus Y: Testing New Potential Resistance Genes to an Enduring Threat to Potato Production | $25,000 | Dr.Aymeric Goyer Oregon State University Max Combest Oregon State University | |
| GW19-195 | Pacific Flatheaded Borer: An old pest is new again in Oregon’s rapidly expanding hazelnut industry | $24,825 | Dr.Nik Wiman Oregon State University Anthony Mugica Oregon State University | |
| GW18-027 | Determining the Impacts of Dormant Pruning Methods and Nitrogen Fertilization on Pinot Noir Bud Fruitfulness and Yield | $22,786 | Dr.Patricia Skinkis Oregon State University Miranda Ulmer Oregon State University (former, at the time of the project), currently Colorado State University | |
| GW18-157 | Diagnosis and control of winter squash storage rots in western Oregon | $25,000 | Dr.Kenneth Johnson Oregon State University Hannah Rivedal Oregon State University | |
| GW16-016 | Effects of Grassland Restoration on Native Bee and Spider Communities in a Pacific Northwestern Agroecosystem | $24,999 | Dr.Sandy DeBano Oregon State University Lauren Smith Oregon State University | |
| GW15-018 | Managing A Challenging Subterranean Clover Pest: Sustainable Control Using Insect Pathogens | $12,859 | Dr.Sujaya Rao Oregon State University Anis Lestari Oregon State University | |
| GW15-034 | Increasing the Marketability of Pacific Northwest Potatoes | $24,401 | Dr.Aymeric Goyer Oregon State University Bruce Robinson Oregon State University | |
| GW13-014 | Reducing Drosophila suzukii Management Challenges: An Alternative to Insecticide Cover Sprays | $24,750 | Dr.Wei Yang North Willamette Res & Ext Center Jimmy Klick Oregon State University | |
| GW12-022 | Late season and overwintering management of the large raspberry aphid | $19,193 | Danielle Lightle Oregon State University Jana Lee USDA ARS | |
| GW09-008 | Enhancing the integration of mite biological control in western United States vineyard managment programs | $25,000 | Angela Gadino Oregon State University | |
| GW08-014 | Pollination by Bumble Bees for Enhanced Clover Seed Production | $19,977 | Dr.Sujaya Rao Oregon State University Kimberly Skyrm Oregon State University | |
| GW06-010 | Assessment of Riparian Management Practices in Northeastern Oregon | $9,531 | David Wooster Oregon State University Dr.Sujaya Rao Oregon State University Melissa Scherr Oregon State University | |
| ON FARM RESEARCH/PARTNERSHIP GRANTS | ||||
| Project # | Project Title | SARE support | Project Leaders | |
| OW25-008 | Increasing bee forage in turf systems through different establishment techniques. | $84,996 | Dr.Andony Melathopoulos Oregon State University | |
| OW25-003 | Managing Soil Acidity in Wheat Production in North Central Oregon | $57,490 | Jacob Powell Oregon State University | |
| OW24-003 | Identifying Climate-resilient Warm Season Food and Forage Species in Western Oregon | $74,792 | Shayan Ghajar Oregon State University Dr.Lucas Nebert Oregon State University | |
| OW24-006 | Building Sustainable Farm Resiliency through Farmer-Centered Business Solutions | $74,681 | Holly Hutchason Pacific NW CSA Coalition Mary Columbo Wild Roots Farm Jay Hughes Pacific NW CSA Coalition Lily Matlock Lil Starts Melissa Streng Sun Love Farm Michelle Week Good Rain Farm | |
| OW23-377 | Producing blueberry trees for sustainable blueberry production | $65,857 | Dr.Wei Yang North Willamette Res & Ext Center Dr.Yongjian Chang North American Plants LLC Sam Doane J. Frank Schmidt & Son Co. | |
| OW23-381 | Analyzing Crop Profitability And Financial Metrics On Flower Farms: Phase 2 | $72,000 | Helen Larkin Lennie Larkin Consulting | |
| OW23-383 | Cover Crops as a Tool for Vineyard Floor Management to Improve Soil Quality of Rocky Vineyard Soils | $73,600 | Cody Copp Oregon State University Chris Banek Banek Winegrower Management Rich Funk Saviah Cellars Jack Klipfel Mt. Fuji & The Rocks LLC Brooke Robertson Delmas | SJR Vineyard | |
| OW22-369 | Dry Farm Melon Production in Oregon | $74,583 | Dr.ALEXANDRA STONE Oregon State University Andy Gallagher Red Hill Soil Amy Garrett Oregon State University Small Farms Extension Lane Selman Oregon State University | |
| OW22-370 | Clover seed weevil management in white clover seed production systems | $74,996 | Dr.Navneet Kaur Oregon State University Nicole Anderson Oregon State University Seth Dorman USDA-ARS Christy Tanner Oregon State univeristy Dr.Dani Lightle Oregon State University Dani Lightle Oregon State Univeristy | |
| OW22-371 | Bee Friendly Farming for Oregon Wine Grapes | $74,902 | Dr.Andony Melathopoulos Oregon State University | |
| OW21-364 | Optimizing vole trapping strategies in annual and perennial cropping systems | $74,364 | Nick Andrews Oregon State University Dr.Dana Sanchez Oregon State University | |
| OW21-365 | Overseeding novel forages in Oregon as a model for enhancing perennial grass pastures in the Pacific Northwest | $75,000 | Dr.Serkan Ates Oregon State University Fara Brummer Oregon State University Dr.David Hannaway Oregon State University Ian McGregor, M.S. Oregon State University, Klamath Basin Research and Extension Ce Guojie Wang Oregon State University - Eastern Oregon Agricultural Research C | |
| OW21-366 | Establishing a participatory research network for drought-tolerant corn production in the Pacific Northwest | $74,990 | Dr.Lucas Nebert Oregon State University Amy Garrett Oregon State University Small Farms Extension James Myers Oregon State University Dr.Lucas Nebert Oregon State University | |
| OW21-367 | Analyzing Production Costs of Organic Hazelnuts in Oregon | $73,124 | Ben Bowell Oregon Tilth | |
| OW20-356 | Investigating techniques for successful overwintering of honey bee queens in bulk | $49,796 | Dr.Ramesh Sagili Oregon State University Ellen Topitzhofer Oregon State University | |
| OW19-347 | Sustaining winter wheat production using biochar amendments in northeast Oregon | $49,973 | Stephen Machado Oregon State University Dr.Rakesh Awale Oregon State University, | |
| OW19-348 | Enhancing Vegetable Farm Resilience through Dryland Production | $49,997 | Dr.ALEXANDRA STONE Oregon State University | |
| OW18-019 | Expanding the Adoption of Under-Trellis Cultivators in Vineyards to Reduce Herbicide Input | $49,991 | Marcelo Moretti Oregon State University | |
| OW18-020 | Investigating the feasibility of berry production in Central Oregon under protected and unprotected culture | $49,998 | Clare Sullivan Oregon State University | |
| OW17-008 | Training Seed Producers and Increasing Local Markets for Seed Production | $49,750 | Maud Powell OSU Extension | |
| OW17-024 | Resistant, resilient and long storing garlic varieties for organic farming systems and markets | $49,971 | Dr.ALEXANDRA STONE Oregon State University | |
| OW16-338 | Improving Water Saving Techniques and Fruit Quality in Oregon Vineyards | $20,548 | Karen Peterson A to Z Wineworks | |
| OW16-008 | Winter squash: extending the season and expanding the uses | $49,958 | Dr.ALEXANDRA STONE Oregon State University | |
| OW16-028 | Evaluating cover crops for mature hazelnut orchards in the Willamette Valley, Oregon | $49,997 | Dr.Nik Wiman Oregon State University | |
| OW16-038 | Restoring Rangeland Quality with Soil Health Enhancement | $44,450 | Debbie Wood Crooked River Weed Management Area | |
| OW15-005 | Integrated Clubroot Control Strategies for PNW Brassica Producers | $49,554 | Dr.Dan Sullivan Oregon State University | |
| OW15-007 | Interseeding to improve winter cover crop establishment and efficiency in processed vegetable production in the Willamette Valley | $49,464 | Dr.Ed Peachey Oregon State University | |
| OW14-020 | Natural Fertilizer Market Assessment Project | $21,552 | Nicole Cousino Nicole Cousino | |
| OW13-055 | Assessing the Impacts of Mob Grazing in Southern Oregon | $47,142 | Angela Boudro Jackson Soil & Water Conservation District | |
| OW12-034 | Management of Fusarium Wilt of Cucurbits with Vetch Cover Cropping and Grafted Transplants | $49,158 | Dr.ALEXANDRA STONE Oregon State University | |
| OW10-327 | Establishing Economic Threshold and Epidemiology for Nosema Ceranae, A Relatively New Species of Microsporidian Parasite in the Honey Bee for PNW | $38,536 | Dr.Ramesh Sagili Oregon State University | |
| OW10-329 | Protecting Water Quality and Promoting Economic Efficiency at Agricultural Composting Facilities | $49,115 | Nick Andrews Oregon State University | |
| FW06-324 | Banking on Beetles in Oregon | $19,068 | Gwendolyn Ellen Agricultural Biodiversity Consulting | |
| 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 | |
| WOR23-001 | Farm Planning for Climate Resilience, An Oregon Train the Trainer Program | $90,000 | Maud Powell OSU Extension | |
| WSP22-002 | Western Region SARE State Program | $45,886 | Maud Powell OSU Extension | |
| WSP20-007 | Western Region SARE State Program | $28,636 | Maud Powell OSU Extension | |
| WSP19-024 | Oregon PDP Program | $28,636 | Maud Powell OSU Extension | |
| WSP18-014 | Oregon 2018-20 PDP project | $28,636 | Maud Powell OSU Extension | |
| WSP17-013 | 2018 Oregon State University PDP Project | $37,708 | Maud Powell OSU Extension | |
For further information on projects, contact Western SARE at (406) 994-4789 or wsare@montana.edu.
Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) is funded by USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA).