SARE has regional programs and regional leadership. SARE supports research and education that helps build the future economic viability of agriculture in the United States. SARE funding is authorized under Subtitle B of Title XVI of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990. We can add to this by saying that sustainable agriculture is economically viable. If it is not profitable, it is not sustainable.
Sustainable agriculture is socially supportive.
A premise of sustainability is that the quality of life of farmers, farm families, and farm communities is important. Sustainable agriculture is ecologically sound. We recognize that we must preserve the resource base that sustains us all. Sustainable agriculture practices address pest management, cultural practices, soil fertility, and profitability, and actively seek out farming techniques that speak to the long-term viability of agriculture. For more about sustainable agriculture, check out our links page.