Agriculture in the Northeast will be diversified and profitable, providing healthful products to its customers; it will be conducted by farmers who manage resources wisely, who are satisfied with their lifestyles, and have a positive influence on their communities and the environment.
The program emphasis is on projects that lead directly to improved farming practices and an enhanced quality of life for farmers and rural communities. We fund projects that involve farmers and other stakeholders in planning, implementing, and evaluating the project; we also fund projects where research, Cooperative Extension, and education are closely linked.
Anyone can apply, but a preproposal is required. Project activities and project impact must occur within the Northeast SARE region, which is made up of Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia and Washington D.C.