Registration is now open for the 2026 CA Agritourism Summit! Join growers, tourism leaders, & ag innovators Sept. 23–25 in San Luis Obispo County to explore the future of #agritourism in CA through tours, networking & hands-on learning opportunities. ucanr.edu/blog/agritou...

Learn how building your own geodesic dome can extend your season with greens and tomatoes, as well as help overcome insect, fungal, wind, and water challenges. buff.ly/6dPCo9Y

Running a farm or ranch successfully requires a strong set of business skills. California-based Farmlink created Bookkeeping in Practice, an 8-week virtual course designed to help small-scale farmers and ranchers implement or improve their bookkeeping system. Read more: buff.ly/jIPInGJ

Join the Western SARE team! We are seeking a Program Operations Specialist. Located at Montana State University in Bozeman. See full job description and instructions for applying:

Learn the hows and the whys about building your own geodesic dome for ag production. buff.ly/6dPCo9Y

This video, partially funded through a Western SARE Graduate student project, explores how various orchard floor management practices influence soil health, water infiltration and runoff. #agday #californiaag #soilhealth #sustainableagriculture buff.ly/HrZreLK

California almond growers tested adding sheep and cover crops into their almond orchards. They found more biodiversity, improved soil health, and increased profits. We're happy to support innovative California growers and happy to celebrate California #agday on April 21. buff.ly/X9iqbeh

The Call for Pre-Proposals for the Research & Education grant program has been EXTENDED to June 15, 2026. Learn more and download the Call: buff.ly/W9lFv24

Have you subscribed to our YouTube channel? We regularly add informational and inspirational videos about our grantees' successful research - and how their innovative ideas have improved natural resources and the producers' bottomline. Subscribe today! www.youtube.com/@westernsare...

Learn more about the benefits of adding sheep and cover crops to almond orchard management. buff.ly/xx9LyW1

The regenerative approach of integrating sheep and cover crops into almond orchards can build soil and plant health. Watch video to learn more: youtu.be/lxNBxHwJyfA

Montana Soil Health week starts today! Western SARE is proud of the work our grantees in the state have done to increase soil health. Read about three projects that have led impactful research and outreach efforts to build Montana's soil health. https://ow.ly/o93p50YAQVp

Kicking off Season 6 of our Fresh Growth podcast, Glenn Elzinga of Alderspring Ranch describes how the ranch's sustainable grazing practices – including in-herding - benefits plant diversity and soil health. https://ow.ly/psah50YzQtz photo: Melanie Elzinga

If you're in the Yuma Arizona area - come join the University of Arizona Cooperative Extension's "Let's Talk Soil Health" workshop, April 16th 8:30 am - 1:00 pm. Free registration. Please RSVP. See attached flyer for details.

The Research & Education Grant Program is now accepting Pre-Proposals. Deadline is May 1, 2026. Learn more and download Call for Proposals: https://ow.ly/EZ0V50YwA49

We are thrilled to announcement that Dr. Gretchen Kroh has joined Western SARE as Deputy Regional Coordinator. Among other duties, Gretchen will oversee the Graduate Student and Sabbatical grants programs. Read more about Gretchen: https://ow.ly/PiNi50YuQu3

Growers in both the tropical Pacific and the northern prairie can benefit from enclosed production spaces which is why Wyoming-developed domes will soon be popping up in the islands. Read more about tours and the building of domes: https://ow.ly/jtrI50YpPfn Photo by Steve Elliott

Western SARE's bi-annual magazine, Simply Sustainable, is out. Read articles about research and outreach on chickpeas, oysters, agritourism, cheatgrass, sheep, and more. Download Simply Sustainable: https://ow.ly/Rz6a50Ypf68 cover photo by Jennifer Ruesink.

Why should you consider applying for a Western SARE grant? Watch this short video with researchers, extension staff, and producers talking about their successful collaborations to advance sustainable agriculture and remain profitable through Western SARE funding. https://ow.ly/kpQK50Y91VG

Reminder: Sabbatical Research & Education and the Graduate Student Research & Education grant programs are accepting proposals. Due March 5, 2026. All Calls: https://ow.ly/oO6050XnZTu photo: Vo von Sehlen

Want to know more about where we have provided funding & the impacts of this funding? In this interactive infographic you can learn about projects funded in your state & what topics they address. Impacts from previously funded grants are included as well. https://ow.ly/QHzY50YgJlt

Reminder: Western SARE announces 2 new Calls for Proposals releases - Sabbatical Research & Education and the Graduate Student Research & Education grant programs. Due March 5, 2026. All Calls: https://ow.ly/oO6050XnZTu photo: Vo von Sehlen

Water scarcity is a growing challenge for ag. Producers face pressure to do more with less. Dr. Matt Yost & Dr. Neil Hansen collaborated with farmers in Utah to investigate different approaches & tech for water management. https://ow.ly/yG5T50XTF49 photo by LD Productions

Reminder: Western SARE announces 2 new Calls for Proposals releases - Sabbatical Research & Education and the Graduate Student Research & Education grant programs. Due March 5, 2026. All Calls: https://ow.ly/oO6050XnZTu photo: Vo von Sehlen

In this project, growers worked with Oregon State University to identify which beneficial plantings were already established onsite and what were the gaps they needed to fill to increase and diversify pollinator species. https://ow.ly/XEMg50Xh6mJ photo by LD Productions @extension.oregonstate.edu

Idaho barley farmers face reduced yields due to acidic soils and are starting to incorporate liming as a remediation practice. Extension & farmers conducted research to learn how it affects soil fertility and pH. https://youtu.be/swShXEou8JE photo by LD Productions

Reminder: Western SARE announces 2 new Calls for Proposals releases - Sabbatical Research & Education and the Graduate Student Research & Education grant programs. Due March 5, 2026. All Calls: https://ow.ly/oO6050XnZTu photo: Vo von Sehlen

Western SARE announces 2 new Calls for Proposals releases - Sabbatical Research & Education and the Graduate Student Research & Education grant programs. Due March 5, 2026. Reminder: 4 other grant programs due Nov 20, 2025. All Calls: https://ow.ly/BhcQ50XnZTx photo: Vo von Sehlen

Montana State University is hiring a Business Operations Manager for the Western SARE program. It requires presence at the Bozeman offices. Job description https://ow.ly/gzC150XpISc The email address for questions is included in the description, please do not ask in the comments.

Dr. Felipe Barrios-Masias worked with the Desert Farming Initiative & local growers exploring technologies important to Nevada small growers. Learn what was found & how one local farmer cut water use in his tomato tunnels by 50%. https://ow.ly/WcLH50XmJ2E photo LD Productions

15 years ago, Western SARE awarded farmer Scottie Jones to develop a Northwestern Farmstay USA website. Today, the website highlights farms in 16 regions around the country and protectorates and includes 306 farms & ranches. https://ow.ly/izc950XjgLF Photo Rags to Riches Sanctuary

REMINDER: Approaching deadlines: Farmer/Rancher, Professional + Producer, Research & Education pre-proposal, Professional Development, and Local Education & Demonstration. Deadlines - Nov 10 R&E pre-proposal, Nov 20 all others. https://ow.ly/gyBp50X7hVx. photo by LD Production

Oregon wine grape growers recognize the value of pollinators and worked closely with Extension to identify which beneficial plantings were already established onsite and what were the gaps they needed to fill to increase and diversify pollinator species. Video: https://ow.ly/ttiy50Xh6mK

New Mexico rancher Sydney Franz tested two approaches to kidding goats for economics and safety and found a clear winner. Learn what Sydney found. https://ow.ly/o7Bf50XfGbN photo by Sydney Franz

Our Farmer-Rancher Research in the West report has been updated and expanded. The highlights you’ll read here are just a fraction of the creative projects attempting to solve real-world problems the grants programs have funded. https://ow.ly/CYFr50XfcXm

Our podcast, The Big World of IPM, will have new episodes soon -- have you listened to the ones we've released yet? Hear the stories of four integrated-pest-management scientists and their research in various pests in agricultural and community settings. 🧪 #Entomology #WeedManagement buff.ly/iZFt5IP

We are happy to announce that Western SARE now has five open Calls for Proposals. Supporting grantwriting webinars and drop in Q&A office hours will be provided. Deadlines in November, day depending on grant program. https://ow.ly/gyBp50X7hVx. photo by LD Productions

We are happy to announce that Western SARE now has 5 open Calls for Proposals: Farmer/Rancher, Professional + Producer, Research & Education pre-proposal, Professional Development, and Local Education & Demonstration. ow.ly/pKwt50X7hVz. photo by LD Productions