The Northeast SARE Research for Novel Approaches grant program funds ‘proof of concept’ applied research projects that are designed to confirm the benefits and/or feasibility of new practices and approaches in agriculture. These applied research projects must have some existing evidence from previous experiments or pilot projects, suggesting that the practice or approach is beneficial and feasible, but further testing, data, and refinement are needed before it can be recommended for widespread adoption by farmers. Projects require an explicit connection to the needs and interests of farmers in the Northeast.
