Funding-Organic
Transitions Program; June 30,
2011
Agency
Name
USDA
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 2011, ORG will focus on environmental
services provided by organic farming systems that support soil conservation and
contribute to climate change mitigation. Practices and systems to be addressed
include those associated with organic crops, organic animal production
(including dairy), and organic systems integrating plant and animal production.
Announcement Number:
USDA-NIFA-ICGP-003448
Due Date:
Jun 30, 2011
Link to Full
Announcement
http://www.nifa.usda.gov/funding/rfas/organic_trans_icgp.html
Contact
Information
NIFA Help Desk
Phone: 202-401-5048
Business hours are M-F, 7:00 am -5:00 pm ET,
excluding Federal holidays