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Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education program
The USDA's Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education program is a federal competitive grants program with regional leadership and decision making structures. Authorized by the 1985 Farm Bill, SARE was first funded in 1988. FY99 funding totals $11.4 million. SARE works to increase knowledge about and help farmers and ranches adopt sustainable practices that are profitable, environmentally sound, and beneficial to local communities and society in general. SARE provides funding for research, demonstration, education, and extension projects carried out by scientists, producers, educators, and private sector representatives.
June 18
Lincoln University Cooperative Extension (LUCE) in collaboration with the University of Missouri Extension (UME) will offer a one-day workshop on "Community Gardening and Composting" on Wednesday June 18, at the Kansas City Community Gardens located at 6917 Kensington, Kansas City, Mo. 64132, beginning at 9:30 a.m.
Extension specialists will share ideas on:
Both lectures and hands-on demonstrations will be included. Although the target audiences are the “trainers” or “educators”, all individuals interested in gardening are welcome to attend. The event is free and a light lunch will be provided; however, registration is needed in order to ensure you have a lunch.
Please register before June 13 by contacting:
Updated 5/6/08
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North central
Missouri is part of the North Central SARE Region, which includes: