Relocation of USDA Research Agencies and More News

Posted on May 13, 2019 by Taylor in Farming Resources, Funding, News, Policy, Politics, Publications, Sustainable Agriculture // 0 Comments

Here is the news from the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC) about the Relocation of USDA Research Agencies, Conservation Stewardship Program Signup, and a whole bunch of Competitive Grant Opportunities…

USDA NEWS

RELEASE: Administration Continues to Strong-Arm Relocation of USDA Research Agencies

Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced its list of finalists for the proposed relocation of USDA research agencies, the Economic Research Service (ERS) and National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). The National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC), in partnership with allied organizations, researchers, and policymakers across the country, has resoundingly opposed the proposed relocation of USDA research agencies, citing the inevitable loss of skilled staff, potential for politicization of the nonpartisan research agencies, and the lack of cost benefit or other documentation from USDA showing that the moves are warranted

USDA COMPETITIVE GRANT OPPORTUNITIES

RFA Roundup: Bonanza of Spring Funding Opportunities

As part of the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition’s (NSAC) ongoing efforts to help farmers and advocates stay up to date with federal policy and funding opportunities, we have provided detailed descriptions of open Requests for Applications (RFAs) that may be of interest to the sustainable agriculture community.

Read more to find out the deadlines for these following competitive grant programs:

Organic Agriculture Research and Extension Initiative (OREI)
Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development Program (BFRDP)
Organic Transitions Program (ORG)
Community Food Projects (CFP)
Agriculture and Food Research Initiative – Sustainable Agriculture Systems (AFRI SAS)
Food Safety Outreach Program (FSOP)
Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program (GusNIP, formerly FINI)
Farmers Market and Local Food Promotion Program (FMLFPP)
Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program (SARE)