Funding-USDA - Agriculture and Food Research Initiative: Food Security Challenge Area; June 12, 2014

Agency

National Institute of Food and Agriculture

Description

In FY 2014, only proposals that focus on reducing crop and livestock losses in U.S. agricultural systems will be considered for funding. Proposed projects should develop and extend sustainable, integrated management strategies that reduce pre and post-harvest losses caused by diseases, insects, and weeds in crop and animal production systems, while maintaining or improving product quality and production efficiency. Proposals should aim to develop approaches for managing losses throughout the whole food system (production, harvesting, storage, processing, distribution, and consumption), and should address the social, economic, and behavioral aspects of food security. Project types supported by AFRI within this Challenge Area will propose multi-function Integrated Research, Education, and/or Extension Projects, Food and Agricultural Science Enhancement (FASE) Grants, and conferences and/or workshops.

Announcement Number: USDA-NIFA-AFRI-004417

Closing Date: Jun 12, 2014

Link to Full Announcement

http://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=249900

Contact Information

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