Southern SARE's mission emphasizes the importance of sustainable agriculture. Through funding and supporting on-farm research, Southern SARE aims to solve agricultural production problems by encouraging practices that are economically viable, environmentally sound, socially responsible, and that improve the quality of life for farmers, communities, and society as a whole.
Southern SARE seeks pre-proposals for Systems Research Projects or Education Projects and Activities focusing on sustainable agriculture's significance to the Southern region and the nation. The grant program offers up to $400,000 for Systems Research Projects and up to $50,000 for Education Projects and Activities, encouraging applications for smaller funding amounts as well. Eligible applicants include those from Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Proposals should align with Southern SARE's objectives to evolve agriculture towards sustainability, encapsulating efficiency in resource use, economic viability for farms, and improved quality of life for communities.