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Information about funding for sustainable and organic agriculture production, research, education, and programs.

SARE Grants — by Carol Elder — last modified November 29, 2005 03:24 PM: Grant funding is available each year through the Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education program of the US Department of Agriculture.
Illinois Department of Agriculture C2000 Grant Program — by Carol Elder — last modified November 29, 2005 03:24 PM: The Illinois Department of Agriculture sponsors an annual Sustainable Agriculture Grant Program.
Illinois Environmental Protection Agency — by Andrea Parri — last modified March 01, 2006 12:44 PM: The mission of the Illinois EPA is to safeguard environmental quality, consistent with the social and economic needs of the State, so as to protect health, welfare, property and the quality of life. The agency's website (URL below) features a section on agricultural issues. The information available presents readers with the state's perspective of environmental issues related to agriculture and include waste and disposal issues, alternative fuels, financial resources, livestock issues, water issues, pollutants, NRCS practice standards and other links.
Illinois Department of Agriculture -- C-2000 — by Andrea Parri — last modified March 01, 2006 12:11 PM: Sustainable Agriculture at the Illinois Department of Agriculture is centered in the Bureau of Land and Water Resources. The Conservation 2000, Sustainable Agriculture Grant Program is coordinated by Mike Rahe, with oversight provided by the Sustainable Agriculture Committee, an external advisory committee. The program provides grants to researchers, educators and farmers to investigate, educate and promote sustainable agriculture in Illinois.
North Central Region SARE Program — by Andrea Parri — last modified August 25, 2006 03:02 PM: Funded by the USDA, the national Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) program supports and promotes sustainable farming and ranching. SARE offers competitive grants and educational opportunities for producers, scientists, educators, institutions, organizations and others exploring sustainable agriculture. Abstracts from national SARE projects are available in a comprehensive, searchable database.