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North Central Region SARE (NCR-SARE) is one of four regional offices that run the Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) program, a nationwide grants and education program to advance sustainable innovation to American agriculture. NCR-SARE offers competitive grants and educational opportunities for producers, scientists, educators, institutions, organizations, and others exploring sustainable agriculture in America’s Midwest.

Green City Market is securing the future of food by deepening support for sustainable farmers, educating our community, and expanding access to locally-grown food. Locations and Hours: Green City Market Lincoln Park (May-October) N. Clark & N Lincoln Ave Wednesdays + Saturdays 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Green City Market West Loop (June-October) Mary Bartleme Park (115 S. Sangamon St ) Saturdays 8 a.m to 1 p.m

Founded in 1994, Urban Harvest has garnered a well-deserved reputation as a leader in the local food movement. We focus on building food security and resiliency to the greater Houston community through weekly farmers market, adult and youth gardening education, mobile farmers markets and robust network of over 168+ community gardens. Our work provides thousands of people access to local, healthy food and supports an ever-growing network of farmers and growers in a 200 mile radius of Houston. Under the direction of an all-volunteer board, Urban Harvest has grown from humble beginnings to employ a full-time staff and literally thousands of volunteers. Funding comes from individual and corporate donations, private foundations, and public grants.