Funding-USDA -
Organic Transitions; March 26, 2015
Agency
Department
of Agriculture
National Institute of Food and Agriculture
Description
The
overall goal of the Organic Transitions Program (ORG) is to support the development
and implementation of research, extension and higher education programs to
improve the competitiveness of organic livestock and crop producers, as well as
those who are adopting organic practices. In FY 2015, ORG will continue to
prioritize environmental services provided by organic farming systems in the
area of soil conservation and climate change mitigation, including greenhouse
gases (GHG). Two new priorities have been added to support (1) the development
of educational tools for Cooperative Extension personnel and other agricultural
professionals who advise producers on organic practices and (2) the development
of cultural practices and other allowable alternatives to substances
recommended for removal from the National Organic Programs National List of
Allowed and Prohibited Substances. Practices and systems to be addressed
include those associated with organic crops, organic animal production, and
organic systems integrating plant and animal production.
Announcement
Number:
USDA-NIFA-ICGP-004958
Closing
Date:
Notice of Intent: Mar 26 2015
Application: Apr 16, 2015
Link
to Full Announcement
http://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=274820
Contact
Information
Dr.
Mathieu Ngouajio
(202)
401-4895