(FOA)-Organic
Agriculture Research and Extension Initiative (OREI) (USDA-NIFA-ICGP-006730);
May 2, 2019
Agency
US
Department of Agriculture (USDA) - National Institute of Food and Agriculture
(NIFA)
Description
The
Organic Agriculture Research and Extension Initiative (OREI) seeks to solve
critical organic agriculture issues, priorities, or problems through the
integration of research, education, and extension activities. The purpose of
this program is to fund projects that will enhance the ability of producers and
processors who have already adopted organic standards to grow and market high
quality organic agricultural products. Priority concerns include biological,
physical, and social sciences, including economics. The OREI is particularly
interested in projects that emphasize research, education and outreach that
assist farmers and ranchers with whole farm planning by delivering practical
research-based information. Projects should plan to deliver applied production
information to producers. Fieldwork must be done on certified organic land or on
land in transition to organic certification, as appropriate to project goals and
objectives. For
this program, a land/facility is not considered organic unless it has received
USDA certification. It is expected that land/facilities in transition to organic
certification will be certified by the end of the project.
NIFA
strongly encourages applicants to consult with organic producers and/or
processors before developing project applications. Producers and/or processors
should play an important and active role in developing project goals and
objectives; implementing the plan; and evaluating and disseminating project
results and outcomes.
Announcement
Number
USDA-NIFA-ICGP-006730
Closing
Date
May
2, 2019
Link
to Full Announcement
https://nifa.usda.gov/funding-opportunity/organic-agriculture-research-and-extension-initiative
Contact
Information
Mathieu
Ngouajio
(202)
401-4895