AGRICULTURE PROJECTS FUNDED IN
WASHINGTON
by USDA's
Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) Program
1988-2025
WASHINGTON
by USDA's
Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) Program
1988-2025
Washington has been awarded $15,163,383 grants to support 223 projects, including but not limited to, 52 research and/or education projects, 31 professional development projects and 77 producer-led projects. Washington 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 | |
| SW25-003 | Developing a resistance management plan for codling moth in organic pome fruit | $349,763 | Dr.Tobin Northfield Washington State University Robert Curtiss Washington State University Anne Nielsen Rutgers University William Walker USDA Agricultural Research Service M. Welcome Sauer Washington State University | |
| SW25-009 | Evaluating the Affective Power of Art to Increase Knowledge and Support for North American Rangelands, Grasslands, and Grassland Peoples | $349,852 | Stephen Bramwell Washington State University Lauren Svejcar, PhD USDA, Agricultural Research Service Diana Doan-Crider, PhD Native American Rangelands Partnership Vikram Koundinya, PhD University of California, Davis Tipton Hudson Washington State University Dr.Mark Thorne University of Hawaii at Manoa Theresa Becchetti University of California Ag and Natural Resources | |
| SW24-004 | Developing best practices for releasing lacewings in apples | $350,000 | Dr.Rebecca Schmidt-Jeffris USDA-ARS Tianna DuPont Washington State University Extension | |
| SW24-007 | Research, Education, and Network Development to Support Western Organic Flower Seed Production | $349,235 | Kayla Ierlan Organic Seed Alliance | |
| SW23-951 | Sweetpotatoes: Testing traits for increased market value and sustainable production for direct market farms in the maritime northwest | $313,125 | Laurel Moulton WSU Extension Regional Small Farms Program Dr.Carol Miles WSU Mount Vernon NWREC Clea Rome Washington State University | |
| SW22-937 | Water Quality Effects of Multifunctional Working Buffers for Seasonally Wet Farmland | $336,119 | Summer Daugherty Snohomish Conservation District Gwendolyn Hannam Whidbey Island Conservation District | |
| SW22-939 | Pre and Postharvest Disease Management of Pome Fruit to Support an Expanding Organic Production in the Pacific Northwest | $349,612 | Dr.Achour Amiri Washington State University Karina Gallardo Washington State University | |
| SW22-943 | Forest-Cultivated Mushroom Production for Pacific Northwest Diversified Farms and Startups | $174,951 | Justin O'Dea Washington State University Dr.Eric Jones Oregon State University Patrick Shults Washington State University, ANR Extension Unit Kevin Zobrist Washington State University | |
| SW21-925 | Genomic Selection as a Risk Management Tool for U.S. Dairies | $349,876 | Dr.Holly Neibergs Washington State University Dr.Amber Adams-Progar Washington State University Dr.Joseph Dalton University of Idaho J. Shannon Neibergs Washington State University | |
| SW21-926 | Diversifying Northwestern fields and palates | $349,999 | Dr.Kevin Murphy Washington State University Stephen Bramwell Washington State University Dr.Girish Ganjyal Washington State University - School of Food Science Justin O'Dea Washington State University | |
| SW20-916 | Wigging out, then wigging in: removing earwigs from stone fruit and augmenting them in pome fruit | $348,733 | Dr.Rebecca Schmidt-Jeffris USDA-ARS Rick Hilton Oregon State University Nathan Moses-Gonzales M3 Consulting Group Dr.Louis Nottingham Washington State University Dr.Ashley Thompson Oregon State University Dr.Tobin Northfield Washington State University | |
| SW18-103 | Ecological and Economic Benefit-Cost Comparison of Grazed and Ungrazed Prairie Land for Critical Species Protection in Western Washington | $248,229 | Stephen Bramwell Washington State University | |
| SW18-031 | Exploring relationships between pollinators and canola on the Palouse | $207,134 | Dr.David Crowder Washington State University | |
| SW16-013 | Bovine-avian interactions on dairies: improving cow welfare and farm economic stability by implementing effective and sustainable pest bird deterrence methods | $238,105 | Dr.Amber Adams-Progar Washington State University | |
| SW15-061 | Developing Agronomic Strategies to Optimize Production of Quinoa and Hulless Barley on No-till Farms in the Palouse Region of Idaho and Washington | $223,119 | Dr.Kevin Murphy Washington State University | |
| SW14-013 | Increasing adoption of reduced tillage strategies on organic vegetable farms in the maritime | $249,949 | Doug Collins WSU | |
| SW12-122 | Soil Quality Assessment of Long-Term Direct Seed to Optimize Production | $193,448 | James Harsh Ann Kennedy Washington State University/ARS | |
| SW11-00B | Evaluating the Western SARE Farmer/Rancher and AP Grant Programs: 2011 Survey Results from Grant recipients reflecting on their grant experience. | $22,035 | Dr.Danna L. Moore Social and Economic Sciences Research Center | |
| SW11-072 | Selecting management practices and cover crops for reducing tillage, enhancing soil quality, and managing weeds in western WA | $196,626 | Doug Collins WSU | |
| SW10-052 | Native Habitat Restoration, Sustainable IPM and Beneficial Insect Conservation | $191,106 | Dr.David James Washington State University | |
| SW09-050 | Development of Organic Hop Production in the Pacific Northwest | $123,465 | Dr.Kevin Murphy Washington State University | |
| SW08-049 | Integration of Microbial Pesticides in Pome-Fruit Production in the Pacific Northwest | $120,598 | Lawrence Lacey USDA-ARS Peter Landolt USDA ARS | |
| SW08-052 | Assessing habitat and dietary switching by predators in a cover crop system | $121,092 | David Horton USDA-ARS | |
| SW08-102 | Combining trap cropping and natural-chemical lures to attract and kill crucifer flea beetles | $191,868 | William Snyder Washington State University | |
| SW07-055 | A sustainable distribution and evaluation program for selected honey bee stocks in the Pacific Northwest | $172,938 | Dr.Walter Sheppard Department of Entomology, Washington State University | |
| SW07-503 | Supplemental R&E Funding from Innovative SARE Coordinator Programs | $24,842 | Dr.Carol Miles WSU Mount Vernon NWREC | |
| SW06-013 | Enhancing Sustainability of Small Fruit Production in the Pacific Northwest Through Educating Producers on Consensus-derived Scouting and Decision-making Parameters | $170,929 | Craig MacConnell Washington State University Colleen Burrows WSU Whatcom County Extension | |
| SW06-032 | Developing Role Models for Antibiotic Stewardship and Biosecurity on Dairy Farms | $125,145 | Ron Wohrle Tacoma Pierce County Health Dept Monica Raymond | |
| SW06-066 | No-till Livestock-Grain Rotation for Diversified Farms | $125,122 | Dave Huggins USDA-ARS Stephen Bramwell Washington State University Lynne Carpenter-Boggs Washington State University | |
| SW05-129 | Oilseed Farm-to-Market Demonstration | $77,688 | Kimberly Morse Whitman Conservation District | |
| SW04-113 | Interactions Among Organic Fertility, Mustard Green Manures, and Insect Biocontrol by Entomopathogenic Nematodes | $138,922 | Ekaterini Riga Washington State University William Snyder Washington State University | |
| SW04-115 | Producing Organic Vegetable Seed | $154,293 | Matthew Dillon Organic Seed Alliance | |
| SW04-136 | Rose habitats to enhance leafroller biological control in pome fruits | $105,149 | Thomas Unruh USDA-ARS | |
| SW03-006 | Implementing Noxious Weed Control Through Multi-Species Grazing | $187,935 | Dr.Donald D. Nelson Washington State University | |
| SW03-016 | Farming for the Future: Cultivating the Next Generation of Farmers | $145,800 | Brad Gaolach Washington State University Extension Dr.Marcia Ostrom School of Environment, Washington State University | |
| SW03-018 | Mustard Green Manures for Potato Production | $45,653 | Andrew McGuire Washington State University Extension | |
| SW03-040 | Assessing Soil Quality in Intensive Organic Management Systems | $107,696 | David Granatstein WSU Tree Fruit Research and Extension Center Craig Cogger WSU Research and Extension Center | |
| SW03-046 | Development and Implementation of Integrated Pest Management of Burrowing Shrimp on Washington State Commercial Oyster Beds | $179,064 | Dr.Steven Booth Pacific Shellfish Institute | |
| SW03-101 | Integrating Biological Control into Cole Crop Production in the Pacific Northwest | $63,841 | William Snyder Washington State University | |
| SW03-115 | Riparian Buffers: Function, Management, and Economic Implications for Agriculture | $242,035 | Jon Johnson Washington State University - Puyallup Res. & Ext. | |
| SW01-039 | Management of Perennial Wheat as a Sustainable Alternative Cropping System in the Pacific Northwest | $63,641 | Stephen Jones Crop and Soil Science Dept. WSU | |
| SW00-020 | Demonstrating, Evaluating, and Extending Diversified Direct-Seeded Cropping Systems for Grower Risk-Management in the Inland Northwest | $53,687 | Diana Roberts, PhD WSU Extension Dennis Roe USDA-NRCS | |
| SW99-011 | Enhancing biological control in mating disruption pear orchards by understory management | $110,497 | David Horton USDA-ARS | |
| SW98-006 | Hybrid Poplars in Natural Buffer Systems for Agricultural Pollution Reduction and Income Enhancement | $157,721 | Barry C. Moore Washington State University | |
| SW97-011 | Sustainable Crop Production Practices with Mixed Leguminous and Non-leguminous Cover Crops | $118,000 | Shiou Kuo Washington State University (WSU) Research and Extension Center | |
| SW97-034 | Enhancing No-Till and Conservation Farming Success Through the Use of Case Studies, Conferences, and Workshops to Facilitate Farmer to Farmer Learning in The Pacific Northwest | $125,842 | Tim Veseth Washington State University, Dept. of Crop and Soil Sciences | |
| SW97-043 | Building Community Support for Agriculture on the Urban Edge | $113,000 | Dyvon Havens WSU/Skagit County Cooperative Extension | |
| SW95-020 | Sustainable Community Food Systems - A Catalyst for Rural Environment and Economic Regeneration - A Proposal for an Economic Feasibility Study | $59,448 | Fenton P. Wilkinson | |
| SW94-008 | Fall-Planted Cover Crops in Western Washington: A Model for Sustainability Assessment | $80,000 | Wilbur Anderson Washington State University (WSU), Puyallup Research and Extension Center | |
| SW94-023 | Apple Production Without the Input of Neuroactive Insecticides | $268,000 | Jay F. Brunner Washington State University | |
| LW89-017 | Silvopastoral Alternatives for Fruit Growers | $65,641 | Linda Hardesty, Ph.D Washington State University | |
| LW88-002 | Options to Enhance the Sustainability of Dryland Cereal Cropping in the Northwest | $470,000 | David Granatstein WSU Tree Fruit Research and Extension Center | |
| EDUCATION ONLY GRANTS | ||||
| Project # | Project Title | SARE support | Project Leaders | |
| EDS19-13 | Southern Organic Seed Summit | $49,957 | Jared Zystro Organic Seed Alliance | |
| LOCAL ED & DEMO (FORMERLY RGR) GRANTS | ||||
| Project # | Project Title | SARE support | Project Leaders | |
| WLED25-012 | WSARE Roots to Retail Bus Tours: Experiential Learning, and Network Building to Expand Values Added Grains in the Northwest | $59,293 | Dr.Marcia Ostrom School of Environment, Washington State University Carol McFarland Washington State University Farmers Network | |
| WRGR23-002 | Building Access to Growing Mushrooms with the Squaxin Island Tribe | $71,126 | Jade Swor Metamimicry Mack Kleiva Metamimicry | |
| WRGR23-004 | Supporting transition to integrated pest management in pear and apple with education and training in European earwig releases | $100,000 | Dr.Robert Orpet Washington State University | |
| WRGR22-009 | Restoration and Resilience: Sustaining forest productivity in the face of current and emerging threats | $89,178 | Kirk Hanson Northwest Natural Resource Group Stacey Dixon Snohomish Conservation District Dr.Gregory Ettl University of Washington, School of Environmental and Forest Sci Tami Miketa Washington Department of Natural Resources Small Forest Landowne | |
| WRGR21-009 | Building a grassland grazing association to support conservation grazing on working lands in southwest WA | $80,000 | Dr.Sarah Hamman Ecostudies Institute Stephen Bramwell Washington State University Marty Chaney Natural Resources Conservation Service Christina Chaput Thurston County - Community Planning and Economic Development De Sarah Moorehead Thurston Conservation District Mary Root | |
| WRGR21-003 | Increasing Farm Resiliency Through Implementing and Modeling Pollinator Habitat | $84,480 | Alison Nichols Pierce Conservation District Rusty Milholland Washington Farmland Trust | |
| RGR20-001 | Beneficial Insects in the Vineyard | $43,515 | lynda oosterhuis Walla Walla County Conservation District | |
| RGR20-005 | The Soil Health Stewards: Establishing a Producer-Driven Soil Health Research Network in Northeastern Washington | $70,583 | Dean Hellie Stevens County Conservation District Alex Case-Cohen Pend Oreille Conservation District Dave Hedrick Ferry Conservation District Charlie Kessler Stevens County Conservation District Leslie Michel Washington State Department of Agriculture | |
| WRGR19-02 | On-Farm Cover Crop Use, Evaluation, and Data Sharing with the Western Cover Crop Council | $49,983 | Doug Collins WSU Nick Andrews Oregon State University Lauren Golden University of Idaho Clare Sullivan Oregon State University | |
| WRGR19-04 | The Peri-urban Agriculture Network: Strategies for Agricultural Viability in Urbanizing and High Land-Use-Pressure Regions | $49,928 | Justin O'Dea Washington State University Hannah Clark American Farmland Trust Dr.Lauren Gwin Oregon State University Dr.Laura Lewis Washington State University Nellie McAdams Rogue Farm Corps Lane Selman Oregon State University | |
| PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM GRANTS | ||||
| Project # | Project Title | SARE support | Project Leaders | |
| WPDP25-003 | Sweetpotato Video Resources and Growing Guide for Pacific Region Education and Research | $93,223 | Laurel Moulton WSU Extension Regional Small Farms Program Dr.Carol Miles WSU Mount Vernon NWREC | |
| WPDP25-012 | A continuing education program in sustainable tree fruit production | $99,988 | Dr.Matthew Whiting Department of Horticulture, Washington State University Bernardita Sallato Washington State University | |
| WPDP24-013 | Creating an Online Toolbox for Understanding and Communicating Artificial Intelligence within Sustainable Agriculture | $99,982 | Georgine Yorgey Center for Sustaining Agriculture & Natural Resources Gwen-Alyn Hoheisel Washington State University Jordan Jobe Washington State University Dr.Alex Kirkpatrick, PhD Center for Sustaining Agriculture & Natural Resources, WSU Chad Kruger Washington State University | |
| WPDP24-018 | Enabling Smart Users of Big Landscapes with Stocksmart, a Decision Support Tool for Rangeland Professionals | $99,106 | Tipton Hudson Washington State University Sonia Hall Washington State University Matt Rahr Univ. of Arizona | |
| WPDP21-030 | Visualizing Microbial Agroecology | $100,000 | Maren Friesen Washington State University Dr.Douglas Finkelnburg University of Idaho Dr.Christina Hagerty Oregon State University Dr.Clain Jones Montana State University Carol McFarland Washington State University Farmers Network Marissa Porter John I Haas Inc Dr.haiying tao University of Connecticut | |
| WPDP21-008 | Digital Agriculture Training Workshop: Managing Input Using On-farm Data | $76,365 | Dr.haiying tao University of Connecticut Drew Lyon Bruce Maxwell MSU Dr.Sanaz Shafian University of Idaho | |
| PDP20-002 | Farmland for the Next Generation Training in the Pacific Northwest | $74,903 | Addie Candib American Farmland Trust | |
| PDP20-003 | The Soil Life Short Course: Empowering Ag Professionals to Recognize, Quantify, and Conserve Beneficial Soil Animals | $64,985 | Denise Ledgerwood The Xerces Society Stephanie Frischie The Xerces Society Eric Lee-Mäder The Xerces Society Corin Pease The Xerces Society | |
| WPDP19-10 | Enhancing the Understanding of Opportunities for Nutrient Recycling and Food Safety in the Pacific and Mountain Northwest | $75,000 | Dr.Joe Harrison Washington State University Thomas Bass Montana State University Dr.Lide Chen University of Idaho Doug Collins WSU Dr.April Leytem USDA ARS Northwest Irrigation and Soils Research Dr.Rhonda Miller WSARE Dr.Ruijun Qin Oregon State University Elizabeth Whitefield Washington State University Extension | |
| WPDP19-22 | Advancing expertise in Honey Bee Stock Improvement Techniques: Stock Selection, Germplasm Cryopreservation and Instrumental Insemination | $71,500 | Dr.Walter Sheppard Department of Entomology, Washington State University Susan Cobey Washington State University Dr.Brandon Hopkins Washington State University Dr.Timothy Lawrence Washington State University | |
| WPDP19-23 | Guiding Farmers to Legal Resiliency through Farm Law Education for Washington Ag Professionals | $16,362 | Rachel Armstrong Farm Commons Libby Reed SnoValley Tilth | |
| WPDP19-09 | Inland Northwest Pasture Calendar for Agricultural Professionals | $74,623 | Dr.Steve Fransen, PhD Washington State University Sergio Arispe, PhD Oregon State University Mylen Bohle Oregon State University Brendan Brazee USDA-NRCS Tim Deboodt Oregon State University Scott Duggan Oregon State University Richard Fleenor USDA-NRCS Leticia Henderson Oregon State University Tipton Hudson Washington State University Scott Jensen University of Idaho Rich Koenig, PhD Washington State University Dr.Don Llewellyn Washington State University Extension Ian McGregor, M.S. Oregon State University, Klamath Basin Research and Extension Ce J. Shannon Neibergs Washington State University Steve Norberg, PhD Washington State University Cory Owens, M.S. Natural Resources Conservation Service Glenn Shewmaker University of Idaho Guojie Wang Oregon State University - Eastern Oregon Agricultural Research C Carmen Willmore University of Idaho Extension | |
| WPDP19-05 | In-Service Training for Biodegradable Mulch | $74,580 | Dr.Carol Miles WSU Mount Vernon NWREC | |
| EW18-016 | Healthy Soil, Healthy Region | $67,692 | Leslie Michel Okanogan Conservation District | |
| EW17-021 | Westside Pasture Calendar for Agricultural Professionals in the Pacific Northwest (PNW) | $74,555 | Dr.Steve Fransen, PhD Washington State University | |
| EW16-021 | Climate Adaptation Training for Foresters | $58,461 | Kirk Hanson Northwest Natural Resource Group | |
| EW15-012 | Implications of Water Impacts from Climate Change: Preparing Agricultural Educators and Advisors in the Pacific Northwest | $75,000 | Dr.Joe Harrison Washington State University | |
| EW12-026 | Technical Service Provider Training to Improve Services for Family Forest Landowners | $43,874 | Lindsay Malone Northwest Natural Resource Group | |
| EW11-019 | Forage and Pasture Educational Program for Professionals in the Northwest | $71,058 | Glenn Shewmaker University of Idaho | |
| EW10-016 | Forestry Certification Training for Agency Field Staff | $48,000 | Lindsay Malone Northwest Natural Resource Group | |
| EW10-017 | Organic Seed, Soils, and Sustainable Business: Three Intensives and an Online Tutorial | $76,712 | Micaela Colley Organic Seed Alliance | |
| EW08-005 | Training and Connecting Agricultural Professionals Through an Immersion Field Course and the Cultivating Success Instructor Training Program in Washington | $29,599 | Catherine Perillo Washington State University | |
| EW07-009 | Western Region Dairy Odor and Air Quality Education | $89,236 | Dr.Pius Ndegwa Washington State University | |
| EW04-015 | Sustainable Small-Acreage Farming from Field to Table | $57,220 | Debra Kollock WSU Stevens County Extension | |
| EW03-003 | Feeding Management in Nutrition and Nutrient Management for Livestock - Poultry Professionals | $99,635 | Lynn Vanwieringen Washington State University | |
| EW02-003 | Sustainable Agriculture and Education Grant | $19,500 | Judy Janett Washington Ag in the Classroom John Brugger USDA Rural Business Cooperative Service Shirz Vira USDA NRCS Cheryl Dehaan Whatcom Farm Friends Diane Gasaway Northwest Cooperative Development Center | |
| EW01-006 | Noxious Weed Control Through Multi-Species Grazing | $64,501 | Dr.Donald D. Nelson Washington State University | |
| EW98-008 | Organic Food Production and Marketing - Educational Resource Development | $19,100 | Leslie Zenz Washington State Dept. of Ag. | |
| EW98-009 | Alternative Crops for Dryland Agriculture in the Intermountain Pacifc Northwest | $67,500 | Edward Adams Washington State University Cooperative Extension | |
| EW96-004 | Extension Faculty Learning with Farmers - A Seminar Series on Sustainable Agriculture | $36,424 | Diana Roberts, PhD WSU Extension | |
| EW96-006 | Organic Food Production and Marketing - Tours and Resource Guide | $17,050 | Leslie Zenz Washington State Dept. of Ag. | |
| ENHANCED STATE GRANTS GRANTS | ||||
| Project # | Project Title | SARE support | Project Leaders | |
| ESP20-001 | Improving Soil Health by Educating Outreach Professionals in Washington State | $23,031 | Chad Kruger Washington State University | |
| FARMER/RANCHER GRANTS | ||||
| Project # | Project Title | SARE support | Project Leaders | |
| FW25-020 | Roots Farm PNW Dry Farmed Bush/Semi Bush Squash Variety Trials | $24,655 | Jennifer Clark Roots Farm | |
| FW24-017 | Market Research for Market Readiness: upcycling pork organ meat into pet treats and pork fat into salve | $25,000 | Matt McDermott Alluvial Farms | |
| FW24-021 | Investigating the Viability of Passive Aquaponics Systems: Sustainable Approaches to Eliminating External Heating Requirements | $25,000 | Rachel Feston Edible Acres | |
| FW22-389 | Investigating the Addition of Clay to Feedstocks for Increased Nutrient Density and Carbon Stabilization in Compost | $24,745 | David Bill Midnight's Farm | |
| FW21-373 | Adoption of Rootstocks for Sustainable Wine Grape Production in Columbia Valley, Washington | $25,000 | Kevin Judkins Inland Desert Nusery, Inc. | |
| FW21-374 | Ecological and Economic Impacts of Transition to an Apple/Hay Agroforestry System | $24,818 | Nichlos Pate Raising Cane Ranch | |
| FW20-360 | Minimizing inputs with fall seeded cover crop mixes in the high precipitation zone of the Palouse Region | $19,998 | Frank Wolf Lester Wolf Farms | |
| FW20-362 | Manure and Pasture Management to Reduce Swine Parasites in Western Washington Organic Pastured Pork Production | $19,899 | Matt McDermott Alluvial Farms | |
| FW19-347 | Sheep Grazing in Potato Production Systems | $16,300 | Dr.Jessica Gigot Harmony Fields | |
| FW19-353 | Optimizing Amendment and Seeding Rate for Heritage Spring Wheat Production in Western Washington | $19,432 | Nathan Hodges Barn Owl Bakery & Heritage Grains | |
| FW18-030 | Does More Diverse Plant Architecture in Pollinator Habitats Influence Native Pollinator and Beneficial Insect Abundance and Diversity? | $20,000 | Susan Fluegel Grey Duck Garlic, LLC | |
| FW18-021 | Evaluating the impact of aeration and over-seeding on soil health, forage quality and forage quantity in perennial hay pastures in Western Washington | $19,948 | Adam Greene Oak Knoll Farm | |
| FW18-041 | A rapid method to screen oyster broodstock for resistance to Ostreid Herpesvirus | $25,000 | David Nisbet Goosepoint Oyster Co. | |
| FW18-039 | Quantifying the impact of feed hydration and fermentation on poultry nutrition and farm economics | $19,814 | Matt Steinman Foothill Farms | |
| FW17-015 | Development of a Locally-Adapted Apple Rootstock for the Maritime Northwest | $13,988 | Eric Lee-Mader Eric Lee-Mader | |
| FW16-020 | Cryogenic Preservation of Oyster Gametes to Improve Hawaii and West Coast Oyster Stocks | $25,000 | David Nisbet Goosepoint Oyster Co. | |
| FW15-024 | Do Soil and Foliar Applied Minerals Improve Soil Health, Nutrient Density, and Flavor in organic Blueberries | $14,969 | Larry Bailey Clean Food Farm | |
| FW15-044 | Cover Crops for Hop Production in Semi-arid Yakima Valley, Washington | $15,144 | Sarah Del Moro N/A | |
| FW14-012 | Natural predators as a means to limit wildlife damage at the dairy-fruit interface | $24,287 | John Steensma Steensma Dairy | |
| FW12-035 | Comparing Organic No till with Conventional Tillage methods when Direct Seeding Vegetables and Incorporating Cover Crops | $14,701 | Gary Miller | |
| FW12-074 | Study and Control of Pseudomonas Syringae on Blueberry Plants | $14,120 | Parmjit Uppal Fraser Valley Packers (US) Inc. | |
| FW10-062 | NOP Compliant Antimicrobial Rinses on Leafy Greens and the Effect on Foodborne Pathogen Indicator Presence | $14,944 | Dan Hulse Tahoma Farms | |
| FW10-069 | Cover cropping and seasonal landscape fabric mulch for weed and mummy berry control in organic blueberries | $12,138 | Amy Turner Blue Dog Farm Mylind Fawcett WSARE | |
| FW09-016 | Local Farms, Health Kids - The Small-Scale, Sustainable Producer's Role in This Legislatively Mandated Opportunity | $14,600 | Laura Plaut Common Threads Farm | |
| FW08-007 | Integrated Nutrient Management for Small Swine and Sheep Production | $8,905 | Bruce Dunlop Lopez Island Farm | |
| FW07-008 | Farm Duckweed Harvesting | $8,519 | Jerry Darnall | |
| FW07-009 | Leafy Spurge Management in Shrub Steppe Rangeland | $10,000 | Craig Madsen Healing Hooves LLC | |
| FW06-002 | Evaluation of Digested Manure on Potatoes and Raspberries | $19,575 | Darryl Vander Haak Vander Haak Dairy | |
| FW06-007 | Rhizoctonia and Soil Compaction Under Direct Seed | $6,894 | Ron Jirava | |
| FW06-018 | Evaluation of Environmentally Sustainable Methods to Control Dagger Nematode Infestation in Blueberry Production | $9,842 | Michael White | |
| FW06-020 | Strategies for Building Regional Markets for Pastured Poultry Growers | $11,360 | Jamie Henneman Lazy Lightning Ranch | |
| FW06-309 | Organic Seed Producer Database | $15,960 | Matthew Dillon Organic Seed Alliance | |
| FW06-311 | Youth Entrepreneurs in Agriculture | $7,739 | Joan Vance Washington State University | |
| FW06-325 | On-farm Evaluation and Demonstration of Small-scale Biogas Technology | $20,000 | Chad Kruger Washington State University | |
| FW05-025 | Determining the Feasibility of Compost Production from Agronomic Waste and Wood Byproducts through Mushroom Cultivation Techniques for the Small Farmer | $2,419 | Christopher Tchudi Fido's Farm | |
| FW04-006 | Agricultural Science Class: Principles of Ecological Food Production | $7,441 | Henning Sehmsdorf S&S Homestead Farm | |
| FW04-040 | Mobile Poultry Processing Feasibility Study | $9,637 | Louis Sukovaty Crown "S" Ranch | |
| FW04-105 | Felted Wool for Orthotic Use | $10,382 | Jayne Deardorff | |
| FW04-116 | Producer, Retail, Consumer Demo Program for Fresh Pears | $14,907 | Sherry Amos | |
| FW04-305 | Bio-Intensive Forage and Hay Production | $7,499 | Dr.Steve Fransen, PhD Washington State University | |
| FW03-106 | Application to Develop a Business Plan for a USDA-certified Mobile Livestock Unit | $14,988 | Carey Hunter | |
| FW03-202 | Controlling Flea Beetles in Arugula Using Traps and Sprays | $7,500 | Andrew Stout Full Circle Farm | |
| FW03-308 | Planned Grazing as a Means of Enhancing the Ecosystem and Improving Range for Big Game and Livestock | $5,000 | Doug Warnock Solar $ | |
| FW03-317 | Use of Interseeding Grass Technology to Reduce Nitrate Concentration in New Seeding Grass Silage | $6,000 | Dr.Joe Harrison Washington State University | |
| FW02-019 | Mechanical Introduction of Soil Nutrients through a mulch layer | $12,400 | Peter Savage | |
| FW02-037 | South Whidbey Tilth Forest Restoration for Sustainable Wildcraft Production | $3,000 | Michael Seraphinoff South Whidbey Tilth | |
| FW02-038 | On-farm composting for residue managementin Spokane County, WA | $14,992 | David Ostheller | |
| FW02-043 | Alternative Crops to Sustain Native Alfalfa Pollinators | $4,500 | Mark Wagoner | |
| FW01-019 | Tilth-Agroforestry Niche Demonstration Project - Native Forest Restoration for Sustainable Wildcraft Production on the Farm | $4,500 | Michael Seraphinoff South Whidbey Tilth | |
| FW01-052 | Application of Oyster Shell Mulch for Lavender Production | $6,000 | Mike Reichner WSU Coop Ext. | |
| FW01-081 | Sustainable Small-Scale Grain Raising | $2,040 | Henning Sehmsdorf S&S Homestead Farm | |
| FW00-014 | On-Farm Biodiesel Production from Waste Vegetable Oil | $1,805 | Joseph Gabiou | |
| FW00-022 | Rotating Vessel Composter for Small Farms | $3,100 | Jack Caldicott | |
| FW00-040 | Alternative Crops No-Till Field Trials | $5,000 | Ron Jirava | |
| FW00-041 | Demonstration Project to Promote Niche Farming in Heirloom Vegetable Varieties | $4,425 | Michael Seraphinoff South Whidbey Tilth | |
| FW99-013 | Options for Asparagus Cover Crops | $3,817 | Mark Miller | |
| FW99-036 | Managing Grasshoppers in Tree Fruit Using Pastured Poultry | $1,732 | Terry Swagerty | |
| FW99-063 | Compost Thermal Subsidies in Commercial Passive Solar Greenhouse Design | $1,750 | Rebecca Thistlewaite | |
| FW99-089 | Harvesting Alternatives for Burdock as an Alternative Crop in an Organic Production System | $3,000 | Del Wisdom | |
| FW98-002 | Baby Corn-Alternative Crop for Southwest Washington | $3,460 | Owen Schaffner | |
| FW98-067 | Low Cost Vacuum Silage in the Pacific Northwest | $3,460 | Tim Clark | |
| FW98-076 | Organic Soil Amendments and Fertilization Practices for Processed Vegetable Crops: A Study in Nitrogen Mineralization and Soil Quality | $8,025 | Woody Deryckx | |
| FW98-082 | Alternative Techniques for Control of Apple Replant Disease | $3,200 | Fred Barkley | |
| FW97-010 | Bamboo Alternative Crop for Southwest Washington | $2,000 | R.D. Northcraft | |
| FW97-019 | Vegetation Management on Small Acreages Using Short Duration, Intensive, Rotational Grazing | $2,043 | Terry Swagerty | |
| FW97-033 | Release of the Predator Mite, Amblyseius fallacis to Control Spider Mites in Red Raspberries and Reduce Reliance on Pesticides | $1,850 | Brian Cieslar Curt Mayberry Farm | |
| FW97-046 | Dryland Corn Production in Columbia and Walla Walla Counties (WA) | $3,000 | David Carlton | |
| FW97-051 | Small Farm Harvest Labor Reduction Project | $2,500 | Therese Critchley | |
| FW96-014 | Improved Nitrogen Utilization and Herbicide Reduction Through Relay Intercropping | $4,230 | Gene Tinkelberg | |
| FW96-016 | Weed Control in Organic Apple Orchard | $2,550 | Gary Holwegner | |
| FW96-041 | Alternative Crop Production in a "Direct Seed Annual Crop Intense Rotation Program" | $4,400 | Karl Kupers | |
| FW96-042 | Carrot Rust Fly Control | $1,150 | Betsie DeWreede | |
| FW96-055 | Achieving Sustainability in San Juan County Hay Fields | $2,750 | Julie Matthews | |
| FW96-067 | Organic vs. Synthetic Fertilizer- Container Nursery Trials | $4,575 | Nils Sundquist Sundquist Nursery | |
| FW95-008 | Managing Riparian Areas with Remote Livestock Watering Facilities | $5,000 | Craig Boesel | |
| FW95-057 | Intensive Grazing in Asian Pear Orchards | $898.50 | R. Bruce Gregory Mitchell Bay Farm & Nursery | |
| FW95-100 | Relay/Cover Crop for Corn | $5,000 | Jerry Van der Veen | |
| GRADUATE STUDENT GRANTS | ||||
| Project # | Project Title | SARE support | Project Leaders | |
| GW25-012 | The impact of colony food reserves on honey bee foraging distance and seed crop isolation | $27,011 | Dr.Brandon Hopkins Washington State University Riley Reed Washington State University Department of Entomology | |
| GW25-017 | Translating physiological findings on burrowing shrimp to create "unbalanced salt treatments" for oyster beds in Willapa Bay, WA | $30,000 | Andrea Durant University of Washington Emma Guerrini Romano University of Washington Emma Guerrini Romano University of Washington | |
| GW24-013 | Tea Plant Propagation for Nursery Production | $29,764 | Dr.Carol Miles WSU Mount Vernon NWREC Srijana Shrestha Washington State University | |
| GW23-245 | Overcoming Roadblocks to IPM Adoption in Washington Pears | $29,096 | Dr.Louis Nottingham Washington State University Molly Sayles Washington State University | |
| GW22-238 | Significance of seedborne Stemphylium vesicarium in Stemphylium leaf spot of spinach | $25,322 | Dr.Lindsey du Toit Washington State University Kayla Spawton Washington State University, Northwestern Washington Research and Extension Center | |
| GW21-228 | Understanding the impact of the peaola microbiome on soil fertility, crop yield, and plant nitrogen content | $29,982 | Maren Friesen Washington State University Janice Parks Washington State University | |
| GW20-208 | Enhancing the Ecological and Socioeconomic Benefits of Silvopasture Systems in Washington State through Participatory Research and Education | $24,998 | Dr.Marcia Ostrom School of Environment, Washington State University Mark Batcheler Washington State Univeristy Lynne Carpenter-Boggs Washington State University Dr.Mark Swanson Washington State Univeristy Mark Batcheler Washington State Univeristy | |
| GW18-039 | Assessment of the Positive and Negative Effects of Earwigs in Apple Orchards | $17,875 | Dr.David Crowder Washington State University Dr.Robert Orpet Washington State University | |
| GW18-034 | Understanding the Molecular Basis of Plant Response to Organic Versus Conventional Fertilizer Using A Metatranscriptomic Approach | $25,000 | Amit Dhingra Washington State University Seanna Hewitt Washington State University | |
| GW18-152 | Rapid Estimation of Straw Residue Decomposition in Winter Wheat | $24,627 | Dr.Arron Carter Washington State University Nathan Nielsen Washington State University | |
| GW17-058 | Effects of Subsurface Micro-irrigation on Water Use Efficiency and Grapevine Growth | $25,000 | Dr.Pete Jacoby Washington State University Xiaochi Ma Washington State University | |
| GW17-019 | Biodegradable plastic mulches: performance, degradation, and impacts on agroecosystems | $23,063 | Markus Flury Washington State University Dr.Henry Sintim University of Georgia | |
| GW17-021 | Introducing Organic Quinoa and Grain Cropping Systems in the Palouse | $24,954 | Dr.John Reganold Washington State University Rachel Wieme Washington State University | |
| GW17-025 | Evaluating the exclusion and non-target effects of shade netting on apple orchards | $23,678 | Dr.Elizabeth Beers Washington State University Adrian Marshall WSU Tree Fruit Research Extension Center | |
| GW16-021 | Identification of peony diseases in the Pacific Northwest and Alaska | $24,979 | Gary Chastagner Washington State University Andrea Garfinkel Washington State University | |
| GW16-033 | Assessing the effects of non-honeybee insects on pollination in diversified organic farms | $24,871 | Dr.David Crowder Washington State University Rachel Olsson Washington State University | |
| GW16-055 | Seed Transmission and Management of White Leaf Spot and Light Leaf Spot Pathogens in Brassicas in the Pacific Northwest | $15,675 | Dr.Lindsey du Toit Washington State University Shannon Carmody Washington State University | |
| GW15-012 | Climate-Sustaining Agriculture: Carbon Footprints of Organic and Conventional Onions and Wheat | $24,980 | Lynne Carpenter-Boggs Washington State University Cornelius Adewale Washington State University | |
| GW15-022 | Promoting Native Bee Health and Pollination Services on Diversified Organic Produce Famis | $24,918 | Dr.David Crowder Washington State University Elias Bloom Washington State University | |
| GW14-011 | Old World Honey Bee Populations: A Genetic Resource for U.S. Honey Bee Breeding | $20,865 | Dr.Walter Sheppard Department of Entomology, Washington State University Megan A. Taylor Washington State Unniversity | |
| GW11-005 | Combining Trap Cropping with Companion Planting to Control the Crucifer Flea Beetle | $8,270 | William Snyder Washington State University Joyce Parker Washington State University Department of Entomology | |
| GW10-003 | A Proactive Approach to Understanding Resistance to Novel OP alternatives as a Strategy for Sustainable Management of Obliquebanded Leafroller | $21,239 | Jay F. Brunner Washington State University Dr.Ashfaq Sial Washington State University Ashfaq Sial Washington State University | |
| GW09-015 | Habitats and landscape interactions of tachinid parasitoids important in biological control of leafrollers (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae) in central Washington tree fruit | $11,910 | Vincent Jones Washington State University Nik Wiman Washington State University Tree Fruit Research and Extension Center | |
| GW09-021 | Sustainable root rot and soil management in raspberry | $17,628 | Thomas Walters Washington State University-NWREC Jessica GIgot WSU | |
| GW08-001 | Using Bluegrass Straw to Modulate the Elevated Dietary Crude Protein and Phosphorus Caused by Including Distillers Grains and Solubles in Dairy Diets | $14,914 | Ronald Kincaid Washington State University Stacey Cobb Washington State University Adrina Huisman Washington State University | |
| GW08-005 | Characterization of soils properties associated with suppression of Fusarium wilt in spinach seed crops, and development of a quantitative molecular assay for Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. spinaciae. | $19,960 | Dr.Lindsey du Toit Washington State University Emily Gatch Washington State University | |
| GW06-011 | Soil Community Structure, Function, and Spatial Variation in an Organic Agroecosystem | $10,000 | Doug Collins WSU Craig Cogger WSU Research and Extension Center | |
| GW06-018 | Bluegrass Straw in Dairy Diets to Enhance Environmental Quality | $9,920 | Ronald Kincaid Washington State University Elizabeth O'Rourke Washington State University | |
| GW06-021 | IPM and Biological Control of Meloidogyne chitwoodi and the Colorado Potato Beetle | $10,000 | Ekaterini Riga Washington State University Donna Henderson Washington State University | |
| ON FARM RESEARCH/PARTNERSHIP GRANTS | ||||
| Project # | Project Title | SARE support | Project Leaders | |
| OW25-001 | Evaluation of novel sex pheromone lure to improve sustainability of invasive European Green Crab trapping to protect West Coast shellfish aquaculture | $84,923 | Dr.Laura Kraft Washington State University | |
| OW25-005 | Increasing the global presence of oyster nurseries through adoption of large field-based bottle upwellers | $84,723 | Jeremy Esposito The Salty Farmer LLC | |
| OW24-008 | Using Native Forb Species to Enhance Forage Diversity for Livestock and Pollinators | $40,919 | Walton Andrews San Juan Islands Conservation District | |
| OW24-010 | Assessing risk of False Blossom Disease and vector introduction and establishment to Washington and Oregon Cranberry Producing Regions | $74,527 | Dr.Laura Kraft Washington State University Virginia Stockwell USDA-ARS | |
| OW23-385 | On-farm evaluation of shade cloth as a tool for reducing heat-related losses in tomato seed production | $74,757 | Jared Zystro Organic Seed Alliance | |
| OW23-386 | Plant sap analysis as a diagnostic tool for winter wheat nutrient use efficiency | $74,929 | Ryan Boylan Palouse Conservation District | |
| OW19-342 | Investigating the elasticity of biochar: manure handling, compost feedstock, soil amendment and carbon storage. | $49,988 | Dr.Nathan Stacey Oregon State University Doug Collins WSU Alana Siegner University of California, Berkeley | |
| OW19-350 | Seedling Release and Young-Stand Thinning as a Way to Increase Forest Health and Production | $49,884 | Kirk Hanson Northwest Natural Resource Group Lindsay Malone Northwest Natural Resource Group | |
| OW18-018 | Surveying the distribution of introduced wireworms in Washington State and evaluating trap cropping as a low-cost management option | $49,576 | Dr.Brook Brouwer Washington State University Extension | |
| OW17-051 | Sustainable Crop-Livestock Integration for the System Health in the Dryland Inland Pacific Northwest | $47,344 | Leslie Michel Okanogan Conservation District | |
| OW15-008 | Optimizing nitrogen management on organic and biologically-intensive farms | $49,997 | Doug Collins WSU | |
| OW14-003 | Accelerating Adoption of Sustainable Practices for Small Forest Producers | $47,167 | Lindsay Malone Northwest Natural Resource Group | |
| OW12-030 | Companion and Cover Cropping for Eastern Washington Dryland Grain Farms | $49,986 | Diana Roberts, PhD WSU Extension | |
| OW11-315 | Composted Horse Manure and Stall Bedding Pilot Project | $39,410 | Caitlin Price Youngquist Snohomish Conservation District Dr.Caitlin Youngquist SnapLands | |
| OW10-310 | Sustainable Alternatives to the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) | $50,000 | Dr.Donald D. Nelson Washington State University Stephen Van Vleet WSU | |
| FW03-302 | Determination of Whole Farm Nutrient Flows on a Dairy Operation | $6,000 | Dr.Joe Harrison Washington State University | |
| 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 | |
| WWA25-001 | Western SARE PDP in Washington State 2025-2027 | $120,000 | Andrew McGuire Washington State University Extension Chris Sater Margaret Griset | |
| WWA22-001 | Washington SARE PDP 2022-2024 | $90,000 | Chad Kruger Washington State University Sonia Hall Washington State University Andrew McGuire Washington State University Extension Georgine Yorgey Center for Sustaining Agriculture & Natural Resources | |
| WSP20-008 | Western SARE 2020 in Washington State | $45,886 | Chad Kruger Washington State University | |
| WSP19-017 | Western SARE 2020 in Washington State | $28,636 | Chad Kruger Washington State University | |
| WSP18-016 | Washington 2018-20 PDP project | $28,636 | Chad Kruger Washington State University | |
| WSP17-015 | 2018 Washington State University PDP Project | $38,000 | Tara Zimmerman Washington State University Chad Kruger Washington State University | |
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).