New Pennsylvania State SARE Coordinator

SARE, Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education, has a network of state coordinators working in each state and island protectorate. They hold workshops and field days to share sustainable practices and research results and generally serve as ag resources in their state.

Nicole Santangelo Thompson has a passion for networking and learning together with fellow educators and peers in agriculture. Her involvement with cover crops, grazing, water resources, and integrated pest management are testament to her dedication to sustainable agriculture. She currently serves as a SARE Fellow and has a diverse agricultural background that will prove useful as the Pennsylvania SARE State Coordinator.

Nicole Santangelo Thompson is an Agronomy Educator and Field & Forage Crops Team Leader at Penn State Extension. Her work in northcentral Pennsylvania stems from the needs of local farmers. Her expertise in forage production is a testament to the region's ability to grow quality pastures, hay, and silage. Programs she has helped develop are derived from the interface of crops and livestock including forages, cover crops, nutrient management, and water and agriculture issues. She holds two undergraduate degrees in agricultural business and animal science from The State University of New York and a master’s degree from Cornell University in agricultural education.

More information about grants and resources from SARE can be found at the Northeast SARE website or by contacting Nicole.