Western Region Sustainable Agriculture Research and Educ Prog (SARE) Research and Education Projects The SARE Program's purpose is to encourage research and education to increase knowledge concerning integrated systems of plant and animal producation practices having a site specific application that will, over the long-term: satisfy human food and fiber needs; enhance environmental quality and the natural resource base upon which the agriculture economy depends; make the most efficient use of nonrenewable resources and on-farm resources and integrate, where appropriate, natural biological cycles and controls; sustain the economic viability of farm operations; and enhance the quality of life for farmers and society as a whole. DEADLINES ANNOUNCED: 10/29/97 http://ext.usu.edu/wsare/