AGRICULTURE PROJECTS FUNDED IN
VERMONT
by USDA's
Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) Program
1988-2025
VERMONT
by USDA's
Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) Program
1988-2025
Vermont has been awarded $14,161,243 grants to support 325 projects, including but not limited to, 53 research and/or education projects, 20 professional development projects and 112 producer-led projects. Vermont 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 | |
| LNE25-489 | Assessing and Mitigating the Impact of Invasive Earthworms on Small Vegetable and Nursery Farms: An Integrated Research and Education Approach | $250,375 | Maryam Nouri-Aiin University of Vermont | |
| LNE23-465 | Evaluation of Delayed Potato Planting for the Management of Insect and Disease Incidence on Northeastern Diversified Farms | $188,658 | Victor Izzo University of Vermont | |
| LNE22-445 | Supporting New High-Tunnel Vegetable Growers with a Comprehensive Crop Management Approach | $199,688 | Dr.Margaret Skinner University of Vermont | |
| LNE22-437 | Capturing Value with Cereal Rye: Growing High Quality Rye in the Northeast for Value-Added Markets | $247,241 | Dr.Heather Darby University of Vermont Extension | |
| LNE22-439 | Scaling Northeastern Agroforestry using a Farmer-centered Field Consultancy Model | $68,363 | Meghan Giroux Interlace Commons | |
| LNE22-438 | Online Educational "Hub" for Migrant Farmworkers | $261,372 | Sarah Kleinman University of Vermont Extension | |
| LNE21-414 | Improving Pasture Resource Management with Farmer-Engaged Planning – Part 2 | $85,346 | Cheryl Cesario UVM Extension | |
| LNE20-400 | Biological and Cultural Tactics for the Control of Wireworms in Root Crops | $116,189 | Victor Izzo University of Vermont | |
| LNE19-373 | New England Cider Apple Program: Optimizing Production for High-Value Markets | $229,314 | Dr.Terence Bradshaw University of Vermont | |
| LNE19-375 | Staying Ahead in the Packshed: Improving Postharvest Equipment and Building Guidance for Fruit and Vegetable Farms | $129,567 | Christopher Callahan University of Vermont Extension | |
| LNE19-379 | Pre- and Post-Harvest Strategies for Leek Moth Control on Diversified Vegetable Farms | $102,799 | Victor Izzo University of Vermont | |
| LNE18-361 | Developing Corn Silage Systems to Meet the Needs of Cover Crops | $196,108 | Dr.Heather Darby University of Vermont Extension | |
| LNE17-355 | Improving pasture resource management with farmer-engaged planning | $91,852 | Cheryl Cesario UVM Extension | |
| LNE16-347 | The “In-Between”: Precooling and curing fruits and vegetables for improved quality and profit | $129,514 | Christopher Callahan University of Vermont Extension | |
| LNE16-348 | Development of pest and nutrient management strategies for hop production in the Northeast | $161,412 | Dr.Heather Darby University of Vermont Extension | |
| LNE15-339 | Developing best management practice for growing grain suitable for malt in the Northeast | $177,442 | Dr.Heather Darby University of Vermont Extension | |
| LNE13-326 | Improving profits for maple producers through tubing sanitation | $175,726 | Dr.Timothy Perkins University of Vermont | |
| LNE12-317 | Using winter canola and high-glucosinolate mustards to protect and improve soil resources and enhance on-farm profitability | $146,890 | Dr.John Jemison, Jr. University of Maine Cooperative Extension | |
| LNE11-309 | Adding Value to Oilseed Crops by Producing Food Quality Oils | $143,131 | Dr.Douglas Schaufler The Pennsylvania State University | |
| LNE10-299 | Novel approaches to improve energy efficiency in northern New England greenhouses | $195,781 | Dr.Bruce L. Parker University of Vermont | |
| LNE09-278 | Northeast SARE program evaluation, Sustainable Community Grants | $15,000 | Susan Smalley | |
| LNE09-280 | Marketing on-farm compost for sustainability and economic viability | $43,258 | Athena Bradley Northeast Recycling Council, Inc. | |
| LNE09-282 | Improving oilseed production and harvesting practices in New England: A farmer-to-Farmer exchange | $109,306 | Dr.Heather Darby University of Vermont Extension | |
| LNE09-283 | Integrated learning courses for organic and sustainable vegetable production | $158,961 | Enid Wonnacott Northeast Organic Farming Association of Vermont Dr.Wendy Sue Harper Northeast Organic Farming Association of Vermont | |
| LNE08-267 | Increasing Farm Profitability through Agritourism Product Development and Marketing | $89,563 | Dr.Lisa Chase University of Vermont Ext | |
| LNE07-254 | Improving pasture management for horses | $60,210 | Rachel Gilker UVM Center for Sustainable Agriculture | |
| LNE07-260 | Burlington Food Hub: Innovative direct marketing opportunities | $98,429 | Glenn McRae Intervale Center Travis Marcotte Intervale Center | |
| LNE07-266 | Vegetable seed growing handbook | $26,441 | John Navazio SEEDS Margo Baldwin Chelsea Green Publishing | |
| LNE06-243 | Dairy stewardship alliance: On-farm assessment for sustainable practices | $86,157 | Allen Matthews UVM Center for Sustainable Agriculture Allen Matthews Chatham University | |
| LNE05-233 | Community market project | $94,746 | Enid Wonnacott Northeast Organic Farming Association of Vermont | |
| LNE04-200 | Implementing Dairy Goat Nutrition Programs on Farms for Improved Sustainability | $135,246 | Carol Delaney University of Vermont, Northeast SARE | |
| LNE04-205 | Developing Sustainable Local Food Sales to a College Institutional Market | $51,500 | Lisa Johnson Vital Communities | |
| LNE03-184 | Integrated learning courses for sustainable livestock production | $123,216 | Lisa McCrory Northeast Organic Farming Association of Vermont | |
| LNE03-185 | Pasture forage quality and yield response to irrigation, N fertilizer, and organic amendments | $69,852 | William Murphy University of Vermont | |
| LNE03-186 | Seed Growers' Handbook: Producing Vegetable Seeds for Sustainable Agriculture | $62,925 | John Navazio SEEDS | |
| LNE03-187 | Vermont Food Education Every Day (VTFEED) | $131,547 | Abbie Nelson Northeast Organic Farming Association of VT | |
| LNE99-124 | VT Forest Products Industry Conference | $10,000 | Mary Jeanne Packer VT Wood Manufacturers Association | |
| LNE98-104 | Controlling Pests of Pastured Livestock on Organic Farms | $32,590 | William Murphy University of Vermont | |
| LNE97-086 | Evaluation and Documentation of Homeopathic Nosodes in Organic and Conventional Dairy Production | $161,026 | Lisa McCrory Northeast Organic Farming Association of Vermont | |
| LNE97-087 | Managed Riparian Buffer Zones and Cover Crops to Minimize Phosphorus and Nitrogen Runoff Losses from Corn Fields | $142,448 | Bill Jokela University of Vermont | |
| LNE97-097 | Documentation of Organic and Transitional Dairy Production Practices | $43,986 | Enid Wonnacott Northeast Organic Farming Association of Vermont | |
| LNE96-066 | Evaluating a Heat Therapeutic Control of the Honey Bee Mite Varroa Destructor | $20,000 | Jeffrey T. Cunningham Honeyhunter Apiaries and Farm | |
| LNE96-075 | Northeast Kingdom Nutrient Management Project | $18,920 | David Machell Caledonia County NRCD | |
| LNE96-079 | New England Sustainable Agriculture Conference - 1997 | $36,478 | Kate Duesterberg Center for Sustainable Agriculture, University of Vermont | |
| ANE95-023 | Development of Fungal Entomopathogens for Greenhouse IPM (LNE95-058) | $231,931 | Dr.Bruce L. Parker University of Vermont | |
| LNE95-053 | An Economic Analysis of Community Supported Agriculture Consumers | $2,960 | Jane Kolodinsky University of Vermont | |
| LNE95-054 | Expanding Profits for Sheep Production Through Intensive Pasture Management | $82,427 | Kate Duesterberg Center for Sustainable Agriculture, University of Vermont | |
| LNE95-058 | Development of Fungal Entomopathogens for Greenhouse IPM (ANE95-23) | $217,763 | Dr.Bruce L. Parker University of Vermont | |
| LNE94-047 | Expanding Profits for Vermont Sheep Production through Intensive Pasture Management | $10,000 | Kate Duesterberg Center for Sustainable Agriculture, University of Vermont | |
| LNE93-039 | Systems Analysis of Organic and Transitional Dairy Production | $165,000 | Enid Wonnacott Northeast Organic Farming Association of Vermont | |
| LNE92-033 | Fungal Pathogens for Biocontrol of Western Flower Thrips and Green Peach Aphids in Greenhouses | $79,709 | Dr.Bruce L. Parker University of Vermont | |
| LNE89-017 | Improving Milk Quality and Animal Health By Efficient Pasture Management | $58,000 | J. Woodrow Pankey UVM | |
| LNE88-002 | Improving Farm Profitability by Efficiently Using the Pasture Resource | $537,265 | William Murphy University of Vermont | |
| RESEARCH ONLY GRANTS | ||||
| Project # | Project Title | SARE support | Project Leaders | |
| LNE25-493R | Evaluating new paper-mulch alternatives to plastic mulch on Northeastern vegetable farms. | $199,679 | Victor Izzo University of Vermont | |
| LNE25-496R | Investigating Impacts of Environmental and Pathogen Priming Factors on a Novel Hygienic Behavior Assay in Honey Bees | $203,933 | Dr.Samantha Alger University of Vermont | |
| LNE25-500R | Optimizing Plant-Mediated IPM Systems in High Tunnel Vegetable Production | $197,964 | Dr.Cheryl Sullivan University of Vermont | |
| LNE22-456R | Culturally Meaningful, Regionally Adapted Seed: Making the Ujamaa Cooperative Farmers Alliance Market Ready | $199,552 | Daniel Tobin University of Vermont | |
| LNE22-454R | Vertical Bifacial Solar Panels: A Winning Solution for Agrivoltaics and Farmers | $199,998 | Dr.Bruce L. Parker University of Vermont | |
| LNE22-453R | Biochar from Biosolids and Source Separated Human Urine: Soil Health Impacts and Farmer Perspectives | $175,724 | Abraham Noe-Hays Rich Earth Institute | |
| LNE22-450R | Development of Above and Below Ground Strategies Using Entomopathogenic Fungi and RNAi Technologies for the Control of Root Crop Pests | $199,710 | Victor Izzo University of Vermont | |
| LNE21-428R | Improving the Capacity of Pea Cover Crops to Enhance Soil Health | $196,658 | Dr.Eric Bishop-von Wettberg University of Vermont | |
| LNE19-391R | Turn the Tap: Integrated Research to Support Sustainable Irrigation Practices on Northeast Vegetable Farms | $124,982 | Dr.Joshua Faulkner University of Vermont Extension | |
| LNE18-368R | Potential for a Pheromone Mating Disruption Program for the Invasive Swede Midge within Complex Annual Rotational Systems | $199,854 | Dr.Yolanda Chen University of Vermont | |
| PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM GRANTS | ||||
| Project # | Project Title | SARE support | Project Leaders | |
| ENE23-182 | Agronomic Principles for Hayland and Pasture Management Education Program and Forage & Grazing Technical Assistance Professional Development Cohort | $149,039 | Andrew May University of Vermont Extension, Center for Sustainable Agriculture | |
| ENE20-159 | Developing Technical Skills of Service Providers in the Northeast to Assist Farmers with Production of Industrial Hemp | $185,371 | Dr.Heather Darby University of Vermont Extension | |
| ENE18-149 | Developing Technical Skills of Service Providers in the Northeast to Assist Farmers with Transition to No-Till | $171,222 | Dr.Heather Darby University of Vermont Extension | |
| ENE14-130 | Professional development project in weed and forage identification and management | $98,303 | Dr.Sid Bosworth University of Vermont | |
| ENE13-127 | Breaking Barriers: Building Capacity to Provide Tractor Education | $89,681 | Beth Holtzman UVM Extension - New Farmer Project & Women's Agricultural Network | |
| ENE08-107 | Focusing on Beginning Farmers | $71,640 | Beth Holtzman UVM Extension - New Farmer Project & Women's Agricultural Network | |
| ENE06-097 | A video on sustainable tillage practices for vegetable farms | $99,504 | Dr.Vern Grubinger University of Vermont | |
| ENE06-098 | Education to extension agents, veterinarians, and other professionals in complementary treatments and preventive management for organic livestock farms | $116,962 | Lisa McCrory Northeast Organic Farming Association of Vermont | |
| ENE05-091 | Climate change and agriculture: Preparing educators to promote practical and profitable responses | $113,106 | Dr.Vern Grubinger University of Vermont | |
| ENE04-083 | A Legal Guide to the Business of Farming in Vermont | $59,069 | Debra Heleba University of Vermont Extension Annette Higby | |
| ENE03-074 | A video on vegetable farmers and their innovative cover crop techniques | $62,027 | Dr.Vern Grubinger University of Vermont | |
| ENE01-059 | A Professional Development Conference on Organic Agriculture | $82,695 | Dr.Vern Grubinger University of Vermont | |
| ENE99-047 | A Video on Ecological Sweet Corn Production | $33,803 | Dr.Vern Grubinger University of Vermont | |
| ENE97-030 | Video of Innovations in On-Farm Marketing in New England | $18,233 | Dr.Vern Grubinger University of Vermont | |
| ENE97-036 | A Comprehensive Training in Sustainable Agriculture | $122,000 | Dr.Vern Grubinger University of Vermont | |
| ENE96-018 | Development of Dairy Farm Management Groups in Vermont and New Hampshire | $22,300 | Louise Calderwood University of Vermont | |
| ENE95-008 | New England Extension Sustainable Agriculture Training Program | $119,613 | Kate Duesterberg Center for Sustainable Agriculture, University of Vermont | |
| ENE95-009 | A Video Training on Cultivation Featuring Talented Farmers - Their Weed Control Machines | $14,560 | Dr.Vern Grubinger University of Vermont | |
| ENE94-001 | New England Extension Sustainable Agriculture Training Program | $130,101 | Kate Duesterberg Center for Sustainable Agriculture, University of Vermont | |
| ENE94-005 | Developing a Northeast Pasture User Support Group Network to Sustain Agriculture | $165,796 | William Murphy University of Vermont | |
| FARMER/RANCHER GRANTS | ||||
| Project # | Project Title | SARE support | Project Leaders | |
| FNE25-123 | Pigs as Partners: Exploring Livestock-Driven Pasture Restoration and Silvopasture Transition at Three Square Farm | $5,875 | Melissa Malandrinos Three Square Farm | |
| FNE24-086 | Inoculated Deep Litter System for Cold Climates | $29,010 | Richard Klein Klein Family LLC | |
| FNE24-089 | Selective Harvesting of Male and Female Fiber Hemp Plants and Water Retting Experiments for the Production of High-Quality, Long-Line Hemp Bast Fiber | $29,938 | Andrea Myklebust Mountain Heart Farm | |
| FNE24-076 | Assessing the Impact of Thyme Nectar and Pollen on Honeybee Health | $23,170 | Kate Blofson Born to Swarm Apiaries | |
| FNE24-088 | Testing hyperthermia as Varroa mite and virus control in honeybee colonies | $29,220 | andrew munkres Lemon Fair Honeyworks | |
| FNE23-044 | Monitoring and Management of Plum Curculio in Apple Using Odor-baited Trap Trees | $5,610 | Casey Darrow Green Mountain Orchards | |
| FNE23-042 | Establishment and Evaluation of Deep-Rooted Perennial Cup Plant and Gamagrass as a Corn Silage Alternative in Dairy Systems | $21,898 | Scott Cleveland Cleveland Farm | |
| FNE22-002 | Piloting a Year-round Sliding-scale CSA and Unified Online Management System to Improve Food Access | $22,275 | Brandon Bless Bread and Butter Farm | |
| FNE22-027 | Enhancing Health Benefits of Pasture Raised Lamb, Pork, and Chicken Utilizing Organic Fish Hydrolysate and Compost Supplementation | $21,628 | Karen Rodgers MKVT Farm | |
| FNE22-032 | Evaluating Weed Suppression for Saffron Production: Manual, Flame Weeding, Tarping, and Cover Crops | $12,011 | Erica Walch Hobby Hill Farm | |
| FNE21-984 | Solarization or Occultation? Optimizing Tarping for Soil Health and Productivity in No-Till Vegetable Production | $5,875 | Nic Cook Cedar Circle Farm & Education Center, Inc | |
| FNE20-960 | Evaluation of Apple Cultivars for Hard Cider Production in the Northeast | $8,980 | Todd Parlo Walden Heights Nursery & Orchard | |
| FNE19-920 | Comparing Management-Intensive Rotational Grazing Strategies to Enhance Land Regeneration and Farmer Livelihood | $13,108 | Brandon Bless Bread and Butter Farm | |
| FNE19-935 | Feasibility of Integrating Sheep into Vermont Vineyards: An Initial Look at Ecologic and Economic Benefits | $6,419 | Ethan Joseph Shelburne Vineyard | |
| FNE19-937 | Modular Meat Processing Facility for Small Grazing Operations | $14,745 | Brian Leach Haystack Farmstead LLC | |
| FNE18-895 | Seakale: Commercial Opportunities for New Perennial Crops and Climate Smart Agriculture | $14,968 | Graham Unangst-Rufenacht Robinson Beef | |
| FNE18-906 | Swede Midge Control for Cruciferous Crops | $8,735 | Jaiel Pulskamp KETTLE SONG FARM | |
| FNE18-909 | Nutritional Contribution of Forage on Pasture-Raised Pigs | $3,163 | Alessandra Rellini Agricola Farm | |
| FNE17-871 | Establishing populations of ground-nesting native bees (Colletes) for orchard pollination services | $6,989 | John Hayden The Farm Between | |
| FNE16-840 | Comparison of a commercial Varroa mite honeybee treatment with treatment-free Varroa management techniques | $14,998 | Ross Conrad Dancing Bee Gardens | |
| FNE16-846 | Screening broccoli cultivars for Swede midge tolerance | $8,118 | Andy Jones Intervale Community Farm | |
| FNE16-855 | Testing an aerated static pile (ASP) compost system for efficiency of time and space | $14,953 | Eric Paris Kingdom View Compost | |
| FNE16-858 | An enterprise analysis of three organic strawberry production systems in northeastern Vermont | $14,401 | Eric Skovsted Joe's Brook Farm | |
| FNE16-860 | Improving the yield of cold-weather shiitake by irrigation | $9,374 | Michael Walker Philo Woodland Farm | |
| FNE15-816 | Wet rice organic weed control trials | $13,128 | Erik Andrus Boundbrook Farm | |
| FNE15-817 | Mustard cover crops as biofumigants for organic strawberry production | $10,688 | Rico Balzano Little Lake Orchard | |
| FNE14-793 | Economics of pasture and forage in the production of geese | $8,565 | Wesley Bascom Gozzard City LLC | |
| FNE14-801 | Effective use of food scraps as poultry feed | $15,000 | Tom Gilbert Winchester Farm | |
| FNE14-812 | Evaluation of apple and pear varieties for cold humid climates under certified organic management | $14,828 | Todd Parlo Walden Heights Nursery & Orchard | |
| FNE13-781 | Investigating ways to improve native pollinator floral resources by comparing multipurpose cover crops of Phacelia, buckwheat, and a commercial bee forage mix | $5,983 | John Hayden The Farm Between | |
| FNE12-764 | Coring-injection method of applying compost to Christmas tree plantations | $13,491 | Fred Salo Northeast Kingdom Christmas Trees | |
| FNE12-770 | Cost-benefit analysis of inoculating blueberry bushes with ericoid mycorrhizae | $8,890 | Ben Waterman Watermans Berry Farm | |
| FNE11-703 | From Seed to Sugar: A Vertically-Integrated Model for Small-Scale Turbinado Sugar Production from Organic GMO-Free Beets | $10,681 | Erik Andrus Boundbrook Farm | |
| FNE11-704 | Soil Nutrition and Fertility Options for Organic Hop Growers in the Northeast | $4,417 | Fletcher Bach Square Nail Hops Farm | |
| FNE11-720 | Maximizing Log Based Shiitake Mushroom Production by Determining Optimal Fruiting Conditions | $12,143 | Nicholas Laskovski Dana Forest Farm Bridgett Jamison University of Vermont | |
| FNE10-676 | The farmer-built Savonius rotor: A low-tech approach to renewable power for farms | $10,365 | Erik Andrus Boundbrook Farm | |
| FNE10-687 | Comparing Fingerling Potato Cropping Methods on No-Till Raised Beds | $8,524 | Justin Hart Viridis LLC | |
| FNE09-653 | Introducing Rice as a Commercial Crop to the Northeast USA, Phase 2 | $10,000 | Linda Akaogi | |
| FNE09-654 | Northeast Zone Tillage Project | $9,897 | Pail Boivin Vermont Golden Harvest Biofuels | |
| FNE08-624 | Introducing rice as a commercial crop to the northeastern U.S. | $9,885 | Linda Akaogi | |
| FNE07-597 | Japanese millet seed harvest | $5,682 | Brent Beidler | |
| FNE07-603 | Building and evaluating a pedal powered prone workstation and row crop cultivation tool | $3,974 | Andrew Crawford | |
| FNE07-608 | Broadcast versus in-furrow banding of fertilizer in spring wheat | $6,264 | Ted Grembowicz Grembowicz Farns | |
| FNE07-613 | A Vermont farmers breeding club: developing varieties that work for us | $7,950 | Jack Lazor Butterworks Farm | |
| FNE07-617 | Organic edible soybean variety trials in northern Vermont for soymilk and tofu production | $9,945 | Nicholas Meyer North Hardwick Dairy | |
| FNE07-609 | Sugarhouse effluent viability as a greenhouse heat source | $5,970 | Lisa Holderness | |
| FNE06-570 | Powering a sugarhouse with used vegetable oil | $8,917 | Daniel Crocker Sidelands Sugarbush | |
| FNE06-579 | Feasibility of organic wool production in Vermont: Testing market demand | $2,000 | Kathy Lambert | |
| FNE05-551 | Mustard green seed crop production | $4,514 | Jodi Lew-Smith Sweetgrass Farm | |
| FNE05-553 | Matted row strawberries planted into weed suppressing cover crops | $4,020 | David Marchant River Berry Farm | |
| FNE05-562 | A comparison of biodegradable mulches to black plastic mulch | $2,577 | Laura Sorkin Cave Moose Farm | |
| FNE05-563 | Educational plan for alternative manure management system | $5,752 | Mary Whitcomb North Williston Cattle Company | |
| FNE04-510 | Training Center for On-Farm Milk Processing | $10,000 | Peter Dixon Westminster Dairy, LLC | |
| FNE04-511 | Agronomic and Economic Effects of Harvesting Legume Cover Crops at Varying Maturities | $7,128 | Kate Duesterberg Cedar Circle Farm | |
| FNE04-512 | Integrated Salad Green and Dairy Production | $5,824 | Ben Dykema | |
| FNE04-531 | Legume Interseed in Field Corn-2004 | $6,096 | Steve Stocking Birch Meadow Farm | |
| FNE03-453 | Cost of Producing Bio-Diesel to Fuel a Greenhouse | $4,367 | Carl Benson Back Acres Farm | |
| FNE03-466 | Evaluating New, Extra-Hardy Grape Cultivars in Vermont | $4,919 | Chris Granstrom | |
| FNE03-468 | Organic Plug Production: Evaluating Growing Media, Fertilizer and Economic Feasibility | $2,954 | Brenda Hedges Greystone Gardens | |
| FNE03-491 | Early Sweet Corn From Transplants | $7,735 | Jon Satz Wood's Market Garden | |
| FNE03-494 | Legume Interseed in Field Corn | $5,137 | Steve Stocking Birch Meadow Farm | |
| FNE02-408 | Rearing Free Mated Mite-Tolerant Queens Without Chemotherapies | $5,081 | Jeffrey T. Cunningham Honeyhunter Apiaries and Farm | |
| FNE02-409 | Effect of Different Grazing Systems on Dairy Goat Productivity | $3,635 | Kristan Doolan | |
| FNE02-410 | Technical Assistance for Cheese Curing for Farmstead Cheesemakers | $5,264 | Mark Fischer Woodcock Farm | |
| FNE02-420 | Investigating the Commercial Viability of Growing Organic Black Currants in the Northeast | $1,080 | John Hayden The Farm Between | |
| FNE02-421 | Adaptation of the Cornell Net Carbohydrate and Protein System to Northeast Sheep Dairy Operations | $5,953 | Tyler Hotaling Woodcock Farm | |
| FNE02-434 | Three Sisters Farm | $3,679 | Brian Rahm Three Sisters Farm | |
| FNE02-436 | pH and Calcium Requirement in Woods-Grown Organic Goldenseal Hydrastis Canadensis L. | $5,399 | Steven Saint-Onge Over the Hill Farm | |
| FNE02-448 | Development of Organic Feeds and Production Techniques for Tilapia Fish Production in Ecologically Based Recirculating Aquaculture Systems | $9,733 | Eric Wells Ocean Arks International | |
| FNE01-362 | Organic Row Cropping of Threatened Medicinal Herbs for Market in the Northeast | $3,825 | Jeffery Carpenter Zack Woods Herb Farm | |
| FNE01-368 | No-Till Reduction or Elimination of Major Equipment for the Small-Scale Farmer | $1,605 | Maggie Randolph | |
| FNE01-369 | Effect of Different Grazing Systems on Dairy Goat Productivity | $3,700 | Kristan Doolan | |
| FNE01-371 | Fiberworks Blanket Project | $5,210 | Laini Fondiller Lazy Lady Farm | |
| FNE01-389 | Managed Rotational Grazing in Wetland Area | $4,650 | Hannah Sessions Blue Ledge Farm | |
| FNE01-392 | Planting Strawberries -; Blueberries Into Oats - White Clover | $3,690 | Dean Stockman | |
| FNE00-303 | Testing a biological fertility program for organic grains. | $12,113 | Ben Gleason Gleason Grains | |
| FNE00-340 | Northern meat breeders cooperative plan. | $5,865 | Theresa Lawyer | |
| FNE00-353 | Technical assistance for sheep dairy farms. | $5,600 | Ann Works | |
| FNE99-231 | Using Milkhouse Waste Water for Alternative Cash Crop | $3,750 | Brent Beidler | |
| FNE99-247 | Identification of Local Ethnic Needs for Livestock | $4,904 | Jennifer Gilligan | |
| FNE99-258 | Evaluating the Effectiveness of Non-Chemical Methods in the Control of Tarnished Plant Bug in Strawberries | $2,230 | Joseph Klein Littlewood Farm | |
| FNE99-270 | Small Breeders' Meat Marketing Project | $7,650 | Lydia Ratcliff | |
| FNE99-274 | On-Farm Impacts of Soybean Silage in an Annual Rotation with Corn Silage | $7,200 | Jeff Senesac | |
| FNE98-217 | Northeast Livestock Export Program (Phase III) | $5,370 | Lydia Ratcliff | |
| FNE98-219 | Rootswork 1998 - A Community-Based Research, Demonstration, Education and Participation Project | $3,393 | Linda Faillace | |
| FNE98-228 | Low-Cost Conversion of Cow Dairy to Sheep Dairy | $4,625 | Neil Urie Bonnieview Farm | |
| FNE97-173 | Greenhouse Subsurface Pipe System to Convert Solar Energy to Soil Heat | $4,475 | Pete Johnson | |
| FNE97-178 | Technical Assistance for New Sheep Dairy Farms | $7,431 | Cynthia Major Major Farm | |
| FNE97-180 | Northeast Livestock Export Program (Phase II) | $4,600 | Lydia Ratcliff | |
| FNE97-181 | Development of NOFA Certified Pastured Poultry contractual Company to Diversify and Revitalize Vermont Agricultural Industry | $5,450 | Ryan Rich | |
| FNE97-182 | Education of Public in the Use of Native Woodland Plants and Wildflowers in the Home Garden | $1,145 | Chris Schlegel Grow Wild | |
| FNE97-183 | Organic Meat/Poultry Processing, Marketing, and Distribution Effort | $3,345 | Judith M. Sheehan | |
| FNE97-185 | Diversifying an Organic Grain System: Spring Wheat - Edible Bean Variety Trials... | $6,000 | Ken Van Hazinga | |
| FNE97-188 | Sorghum Syrup Production in Vermont (FNE96-157) | $6,000 | John Williamson | |
| FNE96-132 | Agri-Tourism: Educating the Public and Generating On-Farm Income | $1,450 | John Hayden The Farm Between | |
| FNE96-149 | Northeast Livestock Export Program | $4,400 | Lydia Ratcliff | |
| FNE96-151 | Best Method for Establishing Globe Artichoke Seedlings | $1,060 | Eric Rozendaal | |
| FNE96-157 | Sorghum Syrup Production in Vermont | $5,875 | John Williamson | |
| FNE95-086 | The Value of Low Maintenance Turfgrass for Cut Flower Production | $2,482.50 | Judith Hall Frost Hill Farm | |
| FNE95-092 | Using Pastured Chickens for the Control of Colorado Potato Beetle | $821 | Joseph Klein Littlewood Farm | |
| FNE95-095 | Covercropping Strategies for the Intercropping of Clovers with Corn and Cereal Crops | $4,348 | Jack Lazor Butterworks Farm | |
| FNE95-097 | Minimizing Damage to Poultry During Transportation | $3,025 | Rob Litch | |
| FNE95-114 | Sorghum Syrup Production in Vermont | $1,750 | John Williamson | |
| FNE94-044 | Don't Bag it...Compost It!! | $2,100 | Tod Delaricheliere | |
| FNE94-046 | Garlic: The Natural Wormer | $2,500 | Laini Fondiller Lazy Lady Farm | |
| FNE94-047 | Comparative Rotational/Cover Cropping for Weed Suppression | $325 | Martin Gil | |
| FNE94-051 | Evaluating Hoophouses for Rotationally Grazed Turkeys | $705 | John Hayden The Farm Between | |
| FNE94-054 | Biological Control of Tarnish Plant Bug in Strawberries | $1,275 | Bruce Kaufman Riverside Farm | |
| FNE94-059 | Establishment of a Production Line for Food Grade Rolled Organic Oats | $5,200 | Andrew Leinoff | |
| FNE93-022 | Deep Root Organic Truck Farmers Co-op Mentor Program | $3,300 | Dennis Sauer | |
| FNE93-023 | Mountain Sheep Project | $3,600 | David Major | |
| FNE93-029 | Soil Heating in Unheated Tunnels | $973 | Michael Collins | |
| FARMING COMMUNITY GRANTS | ||||
| Project # | Project Title | SARE support | Project Leaders | |
| CNE25-002 | Growing culturally-significant crops with New Americans in Vermont | $207,833 | Carolina Lukac Vermont Garden Network | |
| GRADUATE STUDENT GRANTS | ||||
| Project # | Project Title | SARE support | Project Leaders | |
| GNE24-309 | Climate Adaptive Tapping Practices: Does the Timing of Taphole Installation Impact Sustainability? | $15,000 | Anthony D'Amato University of Vermont Brendan Haynes University of Vermont | |
| GNE22-284 | Warm Season Legumes as an Alternative Forage in the Northeast United States | $14,999 | Eric Bishop-von Wettberg University of Vermont Jasmine Hart University of Vermont | |
| GNE22-291 | Vermont Farmers’ Land Ethics: Stories from the Ground Up | $14,999 | Dr.Amity Doolittle Yale School of the Environment Katherine Michels Yale University | |
| GNE22-295 | Effect of Mycorrhizal Fungi on Blueberry Fruit Anthocyanin Content | $14,938 | Jeanne Harris The University of Vermont Sandra Nnadi The University of Vermont | |
| GNE21-250 | Quantifying How Soil Aggregate Size Impacts Nitrous Oxide Emissions from Manure Injection | $12,662 | Dr.Heather Darby University of Vermont Extension Sarah Brickman University of California, Davis | |
| GNE21-271 | Developing a plant-based attractant to trap swede midge, Contarinia nasturtii (Diptera: Cecidomyiidae) | $14,438 | Dr.Yolanda Chen University of Vermont Andrea Campbell The University of Vermont | |
| GNE21-259 | Integrating Vermont Farmer and Service Provider Knowledges Using Co-Created Mental Models of Soil Health | $14,968 | Dr.V. Ernesto Mendez University of Vermont Catherine Horner University of Vermont | |
| GNE20-228 | Beguiling Flowers: Exploring the Role Flowers Play in Pollinator Exposure to Pesticides | $14,871 | Alison Brody University of Vermont Jessica Cole University of Vermont | |
| GNE19-205 | Impacts of Silage Tarps on Soil Arthropods, Soil Properties and Crop Yields | $15,000 | Gillian Galford University of Vermont Eva Kinnebrew University of Vermont | |
| GNE18-170 | Agricultural Best Management Practices to Mitigate Gaseous Carbon and Nitrogen Losses from a Zea Mays Silage System | $15,000 | Dr.Carol Adair University of Vermont Kyle Dittmer University of Vermont | |
| GNE18-179 | Improving the Rotational Value of Field Pea as a Legume Cover Crop. | $15,000 | Eric Bishop-von Wettberg University of Vermont Edward Marques University of Vermont | |
| GNE17-157 | Full-diet farming: A case study of an alternative model for community-supported agriculture | $14,171 | Amy Trubek University of Vermont Caitlin Morgan University of Vermont | |
| GNE17-163 | Linking adaptive management to climate change impacts on diversified vegetable and berry farms in northern New England | $13,385 | Dr.V. Ernesto Mendez University of Vermont Alissa White Department of Plant & Soil Science at the University of Vermont | |
| GNE16-117 | Table to farm: Using shotgun metagenomics to quantify antibiotic resistance on farms feeding food scraps to laying hens | $14,909 | John Barlow University of Vermont Korin Eckstrom University of Vermont | |
| GNE16-121 | Development of an effective and economical pheromone mating disruption system for swede midge | $14,265 | Dr.Yolanda Chen University of Vermont Rebecca Hallett University of Guelph Dr.Elisabeth Hodgdon Cornell Cooperative Extension | |
| GNE16-124 | The effects of compost and vegetation on stormwater treatment and soil nutrient distribution within bioretention cells | $3,892 | Dr.Stephanie Hurley University of Vermont - Plant and Soil Science Department Dr.Joshua Faulkner University of Vermont Extension Dr.Eric Roy University of Vermont - Rubenstein School of Environment and Natural Resources Jason Kokkinos University of Vermont | |
| GNE16-129 | Quantifying the nest density of an economically important native pollinator using population genetics | $14,758 | Dr.Taylor Ricketts University of Vermont Charlie Nicholson University of Vermont | |
| GNE15-094 | Bee Viruses: The Evaluation of Flowering Plants in Horizontal Transmission and Conditions Promoting Viral Replication | $14,640 | Alison Brody University of Vermont Dr.Samantha Alger University of Vermont | |
| GNE15-097 | Improvements in feed efficiency, milk yield, and components by delineating the rumen microbiome | $15,000 | Dr.Andre Brito University of New Hampshire Dr.Jana Kraft University of Vermont Laura Cersosimo University of Vermont | |
| GNE15-098 | Exploring the use of bokashi as a soil fertility amendment in Northeast vegetable production systems | $13,062 | Dr.Josef Görres University Of Vermont Dana Christel University of Vermont | |
| GNE15-109 | The Root of the Problem: Enhancing food security among Latino/a farm workers in Vermont | $14,537 | Dr.Teresa Mares Jessie Mazar University of Vermont | |
| GNE14-087 | Staphylococcus mastitis, biofilms, and antibiotic resistance: Barriers to milk quality and food safety on artisanal and farmstead cheese producing farms in Vermont | $14,999 | John Barlow University of Vermont Dr.Robert Mugabi University of Vermont | |
| GNE14-091 | Evaluating the Use of Forage Radish to Enhance Winter Rye Cover Crop Performance | $14,998 | Dr.Sid Bosworth University of Vermont Kirsten Workman UVM Extension | |
| GNE12-033 | Evaluation of flowering cover crops as an IPM tool in Northeastern hop production | $14,154 | Dr.Heather Darby University of Vermont Extension Lily Calderwood University of Vermont | |
| GNE12-045 | Mitigating and preventing flood-related soil quality degradation using cover crop blends | $14,836 | Dr.Josef Görres University Of Vermont Lindsey Ruhl UVM Extension | |
| GNE11-022 | Evaluating the use of forage radishes as a pasture improvement tool | $10,343 | Dr.Josef Görres University Of Vermont Peter Austin University of Vermont | |
| ON FARM RESEARCH/PARTNERSHIP GRANTS | ||||
| Project # | Project Title | SARE support | Project Leaders | |
| ONE24-445 | Tillage Reduction Rumble: Crimped Rye vs. Clover Living Mulch...Showdown for the Environmental and Economic Crown | $28,845 | Lincoln Fishman Momentum Ag | |
| ONE24-458 | Transforming the Farm at Vermont State University into a Sustainable Model for AMP Grazing | $27,789 | Ridge Shinn NGBI | |
| ONE24-460 | Cover Crops to Attract and Sustain Beneficial Insects of High Tunnel Pests | $29,817 | Dr.Cheryl Sullivan University of Vermont | |
| ONE24-438 | Maintaining Persistence and Productivity of Perennial Forages in a Changing Climate | $29,862 | Dr.Heather Darby University of Vermont Extension | |
| ONE24-447 | Broadacre Holistic Agroforestry Implementation on a New England Farm: A Case Study and Manual | $29,752 | Aaron Guman Aaron Guman Agroforestry Consultation and Education | |
| ONE24-455 | Farm-Scale Application of Concentrated Urine-Derived Fertilizer: Evaluation of a Roller Pump for Precise and Consistent Side Dressing of Sweet Corn | $15,467 | Abraham Noe-Hays Rich Earth Institute | |
| ONE22-410 | Hemp Fiber – Finding Value in the Supply Chain | $29,465 | Dr.Heather Darby University of Vermont Extension | |
| ONE22-416 | Adopting a New Culling Strategy to Reduce Johne’s Disease and Improve Economic Sustainability on Dairy Farms | $25,950 | Whitney Hull University of Vermont Extension | |
| ONE22-426 | Farm-scale Urine Fertilizer Implementation: Refining Application Methods, Gathering Buyer and Consumer Perspectives, and Producing Farmer Guide | $29,998 | Abraham Noe-Hays Rich Earth Institute | |
| ONE22-429 | Evaluating Essential Oil-based Formulations for the Alternative Control of Winter Cattle Lice | $26,738 | Jeffrey Sanders University of Vermont Extension | |
| ONE22-420b | Understanding Farmer Decision Making in Performance-Based PES Programs through the Vermont Pay for Phosphorus Program | $29,934 | Dr.Travis Reynolds University of Vermont | |
| ONE22-408 | Dual Use Winter Vegetable Peas: Examining the Viability of Double Cropping in Zone 4 | $29,804 | Dr.Eric Bishop-von Wettberg University of Vermont | |
| ONE21-381 | High Tunnel Gantry System with Transport Cart and Automated Row Cover System to Assist Small Farm Production, Scalability, and Profitability | $29,944 | Diane Abruzzini Rigorous | |
| ONE21-386 | Integrating Solar Corridors into Vermont Corn Silage Production Systems | $28,797 | Dr.Heather Darby University of Vermont Extension | |
| ONE21-390 | From Pasture to Cheese: Effect of Farm Practices on Raw Milk and Cheese Microbial Communities | $29,880 | Dr.Marta Gomez-Chiarri University of Rhode Island | |
| ONE21-391 | Mycorrhizal Banks to Enhance Vegetable Yield and Reduce Water Quality Impairment by Mitigating Excessive Soil Phosphorus | $29,994 | Dr.Josef Görres University Of Vermont | |
| ONE21-402 | Assessing Feasibility of Bio-acidification to Reduce On-farm Ammonia Volatilization from Dairy Manure, Digestate and Urine | $29,939 | Abraham Noe-Hays Rich Earth Institute | |
| ONE21-407 | Organic No-Till Forage Crop Innovations | $29,745 | Jeffrey Sanders University of Vermont Extension | |
| ONE20-355 | A Partnership for Improving Northeast Honey Bee Breeding Stock by Implementing Novel Selection Criteria | $30,000 | Dr.Samantha Alger University of Vermont | |
| ONE20-365 | Field Assessment of a Novel Behavioral Disruptor for Spotted Wing Drosophila Management in Northeastern Berry Crops | $29,999 | Victor Izzo University of Vermont Scott Lewins University of Vermont | |
| ONE20-379 | Evaluating "Flex Ear" Corn Varieties for Agronomic and Conservation Performance | $29,363 | Jeffrey Sanders University of Vermont Extension Dr.Heather Darby University of Vermont Extension | |
| ONE20-358 | Exploring Low-Phosphorous Wool Pellets as Fertilizer and Soil Conditioner for Vegetables | $29,329 | Dr.Terence Bradshaw University of Vermont Laura Johnson UVM Center for Sustainable Agriculture | |
| ONE20-360 | Understanding Opportunities and Risks Associated with Alternative Milking Strategies | $29,737 | Dr.Heather Darby University of Vermont Extension | |
| ONE20-362 | Expanding Local Markets through Evaluating Sensory Characteristics and Agronomic Performance of Flint Corn Varieties | $29,185 | Roy Desrochers University of Vermont and State Agricultural College | |
| ONE20-375 | Expanding Farm Partnerships to Trial Human-Urine-Derived Fertilizer on New Crops | $28,187 | Abraham Noe-Hays Rich Earth Institute | |
| ONE20-361 | Assessment of a Collaborative Milk Shed in Lamoille County, Vermont | $16,079 | Silene DeCiucies Center for an Agricultural Economy | |
| ONE19-329 | Increasing Yield and Carbon Sequestration of Hemp Production with Understory Companion Crops | $20,224 | Dr.Eric Bishop-von Wettberg University of Vermont | |
| ONE19-331 | The Ag Engineering Podcast: Tools, Tips and Techniques for Improving Sustainability on Your Farm | $27,280 | Andrew Chamberlin UVM Extension | |
| ONE19-333 | Developing Pest and Fertility Best Practices for Industrial Hemp | $29,973 | Dr.Heather Darby University of Vermont Extension | |
| ONE19-335 | Mycoremediation of Phosphorus in Agricultural Runoff using Mycorrhizal-Plant Associations | $29,981 | Dr.Josef Görres University Of Vermont | |
| ONE19-343 | Anaerobic Soil Disinfestation to Control Soilborne Pathogen Rhizoctonia solani in Vermont Field Conditions | $30,000 | Dr.Deborah Neher, PhD University of Vermont | |
| ONE19-348 | Building a Resilient Farmer Network in the Face of Climate Disruption | $29,917 | Nancy LaRowe Vital Communities | |
| ONE19-350 | Supporting Local Agriculture via Clinical Research: Human Studies with Elderberries to Improve Biomarkers of Obesity | $29,998 | Dr.Patrick Solverson Washington State University | |
| ONE18-312 | Understanding Quality Standards for Cereal Rye to Help Farmers Access Value-Added Markets for Malting, Distilling, and Baking | $14,971 | Dr.Heather Darby University of Vermont Extension | |
| ONE18-318 | Practical Strategies for Reducing Ammonia Volatilization from Urine-Derived Fertilizers | $14,938 | Abraham Noe-Hays Rich Earth Institute | |
| ONE18-323 | Vermont Maple in Every School Project | $14,998 | Helen Rortvedt NOFA-VT | |
| ONE17-293 | Winter-terminated cover crop strategies for vegetable farms in northern New England | $14,996 | Dr.Heather Darby University of Vermont Extension | |
| ONE17-299 | Evaluating the perennial living mulches in a silage corn production system in the Northeast | $15,000 | Dr.Sid Bosworth University of Vermont | |
| ONE17-302 | Application of regionally adapted nematodes for root maggot management | $13,046 | Scott Lewins University of Vermont | |
| ONE17-305 | A farmer collaboration initiative | $14,994 | Beth Roy Vital Communities | |
| ONE16-254 | Orchard pruning for cider apple production | $14,889 | Dr.Terence Bradshaw University of Vermont | |
| ONE16-256 | Vermont organic dairy custom grazing network | $14,957 | Jennifer Colby, M.S. UVM Center for Sustainable Agriculture | |
| ONE16-258 | Increasing the viability of heirloom dry bean production in the Northeast: Part II | $14,925 | Dr.Heather Darby University of Vermont Extension | |
| ONE16-275 | A regional, farmer-driven approach to labor issues | $14,930 | Beth Roy Vital Communities | |
| ONE16-253 | Can grazing selectivity increase fatty acid and nutritive content of annual forages grown for dairy? | $14,999 | Dr.Sid Bosworth University of Vermont | |
| ONE16-288c | Vermont cover crop initiative | $11,111 | Jeffrey Sanders University of Vermont Extension | |
| ONE15-228 | Evaluation of tillage and manure application practices on soil quality and greenhouse gas emissions | $12,940 | Dr.Carol Adair University of Vermont | |
| ONE15-230 | Innovative Impact Assessment of Farm and Food Innovations | $14,999 | Christopher Callahan University of Vermont Extension | |
| ONE15-234 | Increasing the viability of heirloom dry bean production in the Northeast | $14,998 | Dr.Heather Darby University of Vermont Extension | |
| ONE15-235 | Evaluating water quality benefits from soil aeration | $14,877 | Laura Dlugolecki Winooski Natural Resources Conservation District Sophie Sauvé Winooski NRCD Holly Kreiner Winooski Natural Resources Conservation Specialist | |
| ONE15-244 | Value-added products from urine: Enriched compost and stabilized liquid fertilizer | $14,833 | Kim Nace Rich Earth Institute Abraham Noe-Hays Rich Earth Institute | |
| ONE14-196 | Tools for grass farmers to monitor grazing behavior and forage use in real time | $13,095 | Dr.Juan Alvez UVM Extension | |
| ONE14-199 | Biological management of apple replant disease | $14,314 | Dr.Terence Bradshaw University of Vermont | |
| ONE14-202 | Aeration Tillage Effects on Hay Yield and Soil Health in Clay Soils | $14,986 | Jeffrey Carter UVM Extension Rico Balzano Little Lake Orchard | |
| ONE14-210 | Evaluating value chain facilitators | $14,905 | Executive Director Rutland Area Farm and Food Link | |
| ONE14-218 | Urine as fertilizer: Maximizing hay yield and enriching low-N composts | $14,955 | Abraham Noe-Hays Rich Earth Institute Kim Nace Rich Earth Institute | |
| ONE14-220 | Biological control of conifer root aphids in Christmas trees | $14,995 | Dr.Bruce L. Parker University of Vermont | |
| ONE13-175 | Enhancing honey production with clover: Innovative methods to use white and alsike clover in Vermont hay fields | $14,848 | Dr.Sid Bosworth University of Vermont | |
| ONE13-176 | Food Storage Curriculum for Farmers and Processors | $14,952 | Christopher Callahan University of Vermont Extension | |
| ONE13-177 | Cover Crop Diversity in No-Till Systems | $14,964 | Jeffrey Carter UVM Extension Kirsten Workman UVM Extension | |
| ONE13-180 | Developing agronomic practices for flax production in the Northeast | $14,889 | Dr.Heather Darby University of Vermont Extension | |
| ONE13-182 | Vermicompost as a fast-acting nitrogen amendment to mitigate nitrogen deficiencies in organic vegetable production | $14,588 | Dr.Josef Görres University Of Vermont | |
| ONE13-188 | Sustainable fertilizer from reclaimed urine: A farm-scale demonstration for hay production | $14,876 | Kim Nace Rich Earth Institute Abraham Noe-Hays Rich Earth Institute | |
| ONE12-154 | The future of growing rice in Vermont: Managing for climate change | $14,923 | Dr.Laura Bermingham University of Vermont | |
| ONE12-155 | Raw waste milk as a pasture amendment | $14,944 | Dr.Sid Bosworth University of Vermont | |
| ONE12-158 | Mitigating fertility effects of flooding with variable rate amendment | $14,999 | Dr.Josef Görres University Of Vermont | |
| ONE12-169 | Evaluating flowering plant selection for pollinator habitat enhancement: Open-pollinated natives vs. native cultivars | $14,850 | Dr.Leonard Perry University of Vermont | |
| ONE11-137 | Underseeding Clover in Organic Wheat to Reduce Mycotoxins and Improve Grain Quality | $14,728 | Dr.Sid Bosworth University of Vermont | |
| ONE11-139 | Evaluation of organic strategies to control a new invasive pest, swede midge, Contarinia nasturtii (Diptera: Cecidomyiidae) | $15,000 | Dr.Yolanda Chen University of Vermont | |
| ONE11-140 | The Effects of Topdressing Organic Nitrogen on Hard Red Winter Wheat Yield and Quality: Part II | $14,186 | Dr.Heather Darby University of Vermont Extension | |
| ONE11-146 | Guide to Financing the Community Supported Farm | $14,982 | Mark Cannella University of Vermont Extension Allen Matthews Chatham University | |
| ONE11-148 | Evaluation of the effects of aerators on alfalfa stands | $14,992 | Hilary Solomon PMNRCD | |
| ONE10-114 | The effects of topdressing organic nitrogen on wheat protein | $11,540 | Dr.Heather Darby University of Vermont Extension | |
| ONE10-123 | Compost for Management of Plant Pathogens and Weed Seeds | $15,000 | Dr.Deborah Neher, PhD University of Vermont | |
| ONE10-126 | Evaluating the on-farm environmental and economic impacts of the use of aerators with liquid and semi-solid manure under various management conditions | $14,907 | Hilary Solomon PMNRCD | |
| ONE08-081 | Assessing the value of oilseed meals for soil fertility and weed suppression | $9,213 | Dr.Heather Darby University of Vermont Extension | |
| ONE08-084 | Developing On-Farm Research Expertise Among Farmers in Vermont | $9,997 | Dr.Wendy Sue Harper Northeast Organic Farming Association of Vermont | |
| ONE08-089 | Eggplants as habitat plants in Poinsettias | $9,993 | Dr.Margaret Skinner University of Vermont | |
| ONE07-070 | Fenceless Grazing | $10,000 | Christopher Dutton Vermont Technical College | |
| ONE06-052 | Assessing on-farm pasture availability and forage quality for dairy feed planning | $9,914 | Dr.Sid Bosworth University of Vermont | |
| ONE06-061 | A study to determine if anthelmintic-resistant internal parasites exist in Vermont sheep flocks | $10,000 | Chet Parsons University of Vermont Extension | |
| ONE05-036 | Farm-fabricated on-farm composting equipment project: Aerating equipment | $9,980 | Tom Gilbert The Highfields Institute | |
| ONE05-039 | Women's Agricultural Network Farm Visits | $4,313 | Beth Holtzman UVM Extension - New Farmer Project & Women's Agricultural Network | |
| ONE04-018 | Integration of Forage Fenugreek into the Northeast Cropping System | $9,634 | Dr.Heather Darby University of Vermont Extension | |
| ONE04-021 | Development of Partnerships and Support for an Emerging Alternative Crop: Grapes in Northern New England | $9,604 | Lorraine Berkett University of Vermont | |
| ONE03-005 | Farmer educators for a pilot grazing demonstration project in Vermont | $8,000 | Gwyneth Harris UVM Center for Sustainable Agriculture | |
| SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITY INNOVATION GRANTS | ||||
| Project # | Project Title | SARE support | Project Leaders | |
| CNE13-107 | On-Line Farm to Workplace System | $14,985 | Tara Kelly Rutland Area Farm and Food Link | |
| CNE13-110 | FarmRaisers: Raising funds, kids, and crops in the Upper Valley | $14,716 | Beth Roy Vital Communities | |
| CNE12-093 | The Community Market Project | $14,369 | Erin Buckwalter Northeast Organic Farming Association of Vermont | |
| CNE11-084 | Market Basket | $8,755 | Angela Berkfield Post Oil Solutions | |
| CNE10-070 | Facilitating Collaborative Farm-to-Restaurant Sales in Chittenden County, Vermont | $9,783 | Travis Marcotte Intervale Center | |
| CNE10-074 | Greater Falls Food Hub | $15,000 | Denise Mason Southeastern Vermont Community Action (SEVCA) | |
| CNE09-065 | Marketing the market: facilitating EBT usage among farmers' market customers | $9,792 | Liz Kenton UVM Extension Sarah Kleinman University of Vermont Extension | |
| CNE09-066 | Incubation, expansion and learning: The microloan fund for New England farmers | $17,514 | Benneth Phelps The Carrot Project | |
| CNE08-049 | Vermont food basket project | $10,000 | Travis Marcotte Intervale Center | |
| CNE07-026 | Bridging the gap: Connecting youth, farms and communities | $9,994 | Sara Porth University of Vermont Extension | |
| CNE06-006 | Rutland Area Farm and Food Link - community farm and agricultural resource center | $9,900 | India Burnett Farmer | |
| CNE06-007 | South Hero Land Trust Farm Initiative | $6,697 | Chris Gordon South Hero Land Trust | |
| 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 | |
| SNE24-013-VT | Shifting Focus: Building Pathways to Success for New Farm Audiences | $164,648 | Beth Holtzman UVM Extension - New Farmer Project & Women's Agricultural Network | |
| SNE21-013-VT | Building Capacity to Support Diverse and New Farming Audiences in Vermont | $150,333 | Beth Holtzman UVM Extension - New Farmer Project & Women's Agricultural Network | |
| SNE20-013-VT | Improving Sustainable Agriculture Programs in Vermont through Enhanced Evaluation Capacity and Needs Assessment | $46,111 | Beth Holtzman UVM Extension - New Farmer Project & Women's Agricultural Network | |
| NEVT17-001 | Enhancing Evaluation Capacity to Improve Sustainable Agriculture Programs and Outcomes in Vermont | $138,333 | Beth Holtzman UVM Extension - New Farmer Project & Women's Agricultural Network | |
| NEVT14-001 | Social Sustainability on the Farm: Focus on Resilience | $134,999 | Debra Heleba University of Vermont Extension | |
For further information on projects, contact 802-651-8335 or nesare@uvm.edu.
Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) is funded by USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA).