Integrated Organic Program RFP

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The Integrated Organic Program seeks to solve critical organic agriculture issues, priorities, or problems through the integration of research, education, and extension activities in two program areas: (1) the Organic Transitions Program (ORG); and (2) the Organic Agriculture Research and Extension Initiative (OREI). Applicants need not designate the program area to which they are applying. As eligibility and objectives permit, each application will be considered for funding under each program area. DUE JAN 9

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Organic transitions (ORG)

The purpose of this program area is to fund 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. Projects should plan to deliver applied production information to producers and students. Fieldwork must be done on certified organic land or on land in transition to organic certification, as appropriate to project goals and objectives.

Organic Agriculture Research & Extension Initiative (OREI)

The purpose of this program area is to fund research and extension programs that will enhance the ability of producers and processors who have already adopted organic standards to grow and market high quality organic agricultural products. These funds shall be allocated for high priority aspects of organic agricultural systems research and extension. Priority concerns include biological, physical, and social sciences, including economics.