Funding-Organic
Transitions Program; April 25, 2012
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 2012, 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-003691
Due
Date: Apr
25, 2012
Link
to Full Announcement
http://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