What SARA stands for
The Center for Sustainable Agriculture and Rural Advancement (SARA) is dedicated to improving agricultural sustainability and advancing rural communities through multidisciplinary approaches that weave the environmental, economic, and social aspects of sustainability with UTRGV's faculty and student innovative research, education, and experiential-learning goals.
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
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
These publications are archived and may not meet our current accessibility standards. Please contact our office for assistance in receiving an accessible version of any publication.
What's coming in SARA
May 26
Cooperative Conversions
Time: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Location: Online via Zoom
Description:
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.
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.
For more information, contact Annelies, Annelies.Lottmann@UTRGV.edu.
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
Time: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Location: Zoom event: https://utrgv.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAsdOugpz8pEtB8ATcEwEE1uKeP02pjlglc
Description:
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:
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.
For more information, contact Aisha, Aisha.CruzReyes@UTRGV.edu.