Massachusetts State Programs
The Northeast SARE region supports sustainable agriculture initiatives at each of the sixteen land grant universities in the Northeast. The Massachusetts SARE state program is housed at the University of Massachusetts.
State Coordinators
Sonia Schloemann and Michael Keilty coordinate a tri-state SARE program in CT, MA and RI. Sonia and Michael are available to answer questions about SARE grant programs and local sustainable agriculture initiatives, and can provide access to technical support, resources and referrals.
Massachusetts Initiatives
State programs promote the adoption of sustainable farming techniques and awareness of SARE funding, project results, training, and other opportunities. Yet these state programs also vary quite a lot in content and direction, reflecting the needs and challenges of farmers and farm service providers within that particular state. Some states also work cooperatively, sharing resources and personnel, when they have issues and goals in common.
State initiatives are funded annually and competitively, which allows each state to respond quickly to local changes in production, marketing, and educational priorities. Read more about this state's program initiatives.
Annual Project Reports
Read the Annual Reports for more information on the accomplishments of Massachusetts SARE initiatives.Massachusetts 2008 Year-End Report (pdf)
SARE Grant Projects in Massachusetts
List of SARE Grant Projects in Massachusetts from 1988 to 2009
SARE Portfolio Summary for Massachusetts
For more information about projects on the Massachusetts grants list, visit SARE's Project Report Database, where you can search for project reports by state or project number.