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What we do at SARA

The purpose of the UTRGV Center for Sustainable Agriculture and Rural Advancement (SARA) is to improve agricultural sustainability and advance rural communities through multidisciplinary approaches that involve the environmental, economic, and social aspects of sustainability, while engaging UTRGV faculty and students in research, education, and experiential-learning.

SARA Research SARA Research SARA facilitates research and integrates it with opportunities for engaged scholarship and experiential learning, preparing UTRGV students for future jobs...
SARA Education SARA Education SARA plays a critical role in education, strengthening UTRGV education in sustainable agriculture and food systems. A systems-based, integrated approach...
SARA Outreach SARA Outreach In addition to research and education, SARA provides an outreach component that helps ensure that the results of research in sustainable agriculture are...

Contact Us

Diana Navarro
Administrative Associate
Center for Sustainable Agriculture and Rural Advancement (SARA)
E-CESS Building, Room 1.200
1407 E. Freddy Gonzalez Drive Edinburg TX 78542
Email: sara@utrgv.edu
Phone: (956) 665-7555
Phone Alt: (956) 665-7545

Quick Links

  • SARA Services Interest Form
  • SARA on YouTube
  • United States Department of Agriculture
  • Texas Department of Agriculture
  • Texas AgriLife Research and Extension Service
  • National Center for Appropriate Technology
  • Holistic Management International
  • Rio Grande Colonias Regional Food Business Center

Resources for Businesses, Co-ops, and Farms affected by COVID19

Click on this link to access a document listing resources for dealing with the Coronavirus pandemic.

SARA Publications

  • Compost and Biochar to Promote Soil Biological Activities under Sweet Potatoes Cultivation in a Subtropical Semiarid Region (Research Article)
  • The SARA Report, Volume 4
  • The SARA Report, Volume 3
  • The SARA Report, Volume 2
  • The SARA Report, Volume 1
  • SARA 2017 Annual Report

What's coming in SARA

May 26

Cooperative Conversions

Time: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Location: Online via Zoom

Description:

rural downtown buildings

How can we preserve and grow thriving rural Main Streets?

One way is by supporting employee purchases of small business. When an owner prepares to retire, they can sell the business to their employees. This keeps the business independent and local, while improving financial outlooks for both the selling owner and the employees!

Join us to learn more and find out how UTRGV SARA can help a business you love plan for succession.

The event is FREE, but you must register apply here.

For more information, contact Annelies.Lottmann@UTRGV.edu. 

Jun 15

Focus on Co-op Finances

Time: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Location: Online.

Description:
Cooperatives are changing our economy, one resilient small business at a time!
Learn the basics of bookkeeping and tax awareness for co-ops.
This event is free to join, but you must REGISTER.
For more information, contact Annelies, Annelies.Lottmann@UTRGV.edu.
2022 COOP Webinar Schedule

Jun 09

Blackberry Production in South Texas

Time: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Location: Online via Zoom.

Description:

For more information, contact Juan, Juan.Raygoza@UTRGV.edu.

This event is free to join, but you must REGISTER.

Apr 14

To Bee or Not To Bee

Time: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Location: Zoom event: https://utrgv.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAsdOugpz8pEtB8ATcEwEE1uKeP02pjlglc

Description:

bees on honeycomb

TO BEE OR NOT TO BEE

See the recording on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NaqpELqFdhU.

Join us and learn what you need to start beekeeping.

For more information, contact Avan Guerra, a.guerra@utrgv.edu.

May 12

Farm Financing with USDA Loans

Time: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Location: Online via Zoom.

Description:

Farm Finances with USDA Loans Event

USDA Farm Service Agency offers low-interest loans for qualified ag producers. Review the FSA loan requirements and learn about technical assistance available from UTRGV SARA.

This is a free event to join, but you must REGISTER.

For more information, contact Aisha, Aisha.CruzReyes@UTRGV.edu.

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