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National Continuing Education Program

This online course series provides a detailed introduction to sustainable agriculture and how it benefits farmers, ranchers and communities. Earn continuing education units (Certified Crop Advisers only).

Course 1: Sustainable Agriculture

Basic Principles and Concept Overview

Type: Online Course/Curriculum

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What is sustainable agriculture? What does it mean for farmers, ranchers and communities? How does it relate to my role as an educator or researcher? Now you can answer those questions and more, using this informative and readable online course.

Course 2. Strategic Farm/Ranch Planning and Marketing

Type: Online Course/Curriculum

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This course covers planning and business development, marketing opportunities and strategies for farm/ranch businesses, and managing the farm/ranch business for long-term success.

How to Enroll for This Series

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To register and begin taking courses in this series, follow these steps.

 

2013 Calls for Proposals

Western SARE's 2013 Calls for Proposals have been posted. Please visit our grants page. Hard copies can be requested from the Utah office.

The "Research and Education" or "Chapter 1" Call for pre-Proposals has a new focus and format so please read the Call carefully. A new emphasis is the building of a team of scientists, producers, outreach specialists and others to use interdisciplinary approaches to address issues related to sustaining agriculture.

 

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Strengthening Agriculture’s Infrastructure: Adding Value, Breaking Down Barriers, Increasing Profits

REGISTRATION IS OPEN

December 3 – 5, 2012, Portland Oregon

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This web site is maintained by the Western Region SARE program and supported by the national outreach office of the SARE program, the National Institute of Food and Agriculture and the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The Western Region SARE program is hosted by Utah State University and the Western Region SARE PDP program is hosted by the University of Wyoming.

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