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SARE's mission is to advance—to the whole of American agriculture—innovations that improve profitability, stewardship and quality of life by investing in groundbreaking research and education. SARE's vision is...

About Northeast SARE

Northeast SARE is a regional program of the nationwide SARE effort; SARE is part of the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture, or NIFA.

The SARE program serves all states and Island Protectorates. To learn more about the program nationwide, visit the national SARE website. To see what grants have been awarded in your state, go to our state programs pages.

What is sustainable agriculture? The Congressional definition of sustainable agriculture with several additional points.
Northeast SARE staff The staff listings for Northeast SARE.
Northeast SARE leadership committees The leadership committees include the Administrative Council, the State Coordinators, and the Technical Committee.

What we do

SARE offers competitive grants to projects that explore and address key issues affecting the sustainability and future economic viability of agriculture. The program is authorized under Subtitle B of Title XVI of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990.

Where we do it

The Northeast region is made up of Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Massachusetts, Maryland, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, West Virginia, Vermont, and Washington, D.C. The primary administrative office for the region is hosted by the University of Vermont in Burlington, and the Professional Development office is hosted by the University of Connecticut in Storrs, Connecticut.

Outcome Statement

An outcome statement, like a mission statement, expresses a long-term vision of the results we are working to achieve. Ours is:

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.