Wonderful educational tour by PEAS Farm in Missoula MT for the SARE Fellows. Learned about how it is is a collaboration between nonprofit Garden City Harvest & University of Montana EVST Graduate program & works w/ the community by growing vegetables for a CSA & local food bank.

Soliciting applications to lead a consultative process and create a Sustainable Agriculture Action Plan to document the research, regulatory, infrastructure, and educational needs and priorities required to increase sustainable agriculture practices. ow.ly/kWs650Sb8tg

We are now accepting abstracts for presentations at our Cultivating Agricultural Partnerships for Sustainability Summit. Deadline August 1. Learn more and submit your abstract ow.ly/1SIX50Si6C8

(1/2) REGISTER TODAY FOR FREE: NM Cooperative Extension Service and New Mexico Department of Ag, in cooperation with Western SARE, will host the inaugural New Mexico Soil Health and Soil Carbon Conference. The event will be held Wednesday, July 31 and Thursday, Aug. 1 in Albuquerque.

Did you know we tell stories about innovative sustainable ag through photos essays? Learn more about Western ag through pictures by exploring our photo essay library. Highlights of Montana, Washington, Wyoming, Pacific Island agriculture and more. ow.ly/6Gzw50SrToG

Midnight's Farm in Washington looked at how the addition of clay to a compost feedstock altered the nutrient density and carbon retention of finished compost. Learn what they found in their video ow.ly/Gbcq50SrX1p #compost #ghgreduction #soilcarbon #climatechange

Western SARE Program Managers will host two webinars for applicants interested in the Farmer/Rancher grant program (August 7, 4:00 pm MT time) or the Professional + Producer grant program (August 8, 4:00 pm MT time). Register in advance: ow.ly/5RIN50St8SJ

We want to hear about your project or program strengthening collaborations to advance sustainable agriculture! Submit your abstract proposal for our October CAPS summit. Deadline August 1. site.pheedloop.com/event/CAPS/abs…

We partnered with Unalakleet Community Garden and had a great time GROWing with everyone! Thank you to the attendees of the Agricultural Leaders Summit last week from Nome, Stebbins, Golovin, Elim, Kiana, Kwethluk, and Unalakleet! Made possible with funding from @westernsare.

Nick Pate knew it would be a leap taking land from hay production for cider apple trees. His funded project looked at "alley cropping," allowing him to discover economical & environmental benefits to a system he believes provides opportunities to farmers. youtu.be/pUWUeGEj8VU

Deadline extended until August 9: We want to hear about your project or program strengthening collaborations to advance sustainable agriculture! Submit your abstract proposal for our October CAPS summit. ow.ly/z4xk50SNJv1

Reminder: Western SARE Program Managers will host two webinars for applicants interested in the Farmer/Rancher grant program (August 7, 4:00 pm MT time) or the Professional + Producer grant program (August 8, 4:00 pm MT time). Register in advance: ow.ly/5RIN50St8SJ

Hazelnut growers can use this tool by Oregon Tilth to estimate costs of production & explore how changes to production practices, yields and price will impact net returns and long-term viability. Download: ow.ly/gyRT50SSuGq #hazelnut

Western SARE Program Managers hosted webinars for applicants interested in the Farmer/Rancher grant program and the Professional + Producer grant program. View recordings: ow.ly/5RIN50St8SJ

Bring your grant proposal questions to our Live Office Hours. Staff will be available to assist you as you consider your Western SARE proposal. August 21 1-2 pm MT, September 17 10-11 MT, and October 10 3-4 MT. Zoom link: ow.ly/32q550SW6gB

Roger and Bryn Fragua of the Flower Hill Institute in Jemez Pueblo, New Mexico are farmer-partners in a project looking at soil health in the semi-arid high plains. As they grow crops for their community, they focus on “growing the soil.”Photo essay ow.ly/3VRb50SYEF1.

Registration is now open! Join us at CAPS to share program information, develop relationships, & network with sustainable ag leaders. Register & book your hotel room today! Registration is free but required. Abstracts for presentations are being accepted. site.pheedloop.com/event/CAPS/home

Due September 6! Soliciting applications to lead a consultative process and create a Sustainable Ag Action Plan to document the research, regulatory, infrastructure, & educational needs & priorities required to increase sustainable ag practices. ow.ly/SE9c50SYG62

Grad students in the West - are you conducting, or plan to conduct, research that will advance sustainable agriculture? Look into our graduate student research & education grants. Proposals are now being accepted. Deadline December 4. ow.ly/gxIK50TfUgn

🚀🌱 Big news! CSANR is developing an asynchronous online course on AI in sustainable agriculture, launching in 2025. Funded by Western SARE, this 10-module series will empower ag-professionals with skills to navigate and engage with AI in ag. Learn more: csanr.wsu.edu/new-training-f…