USDA Announces Funding for Organic Agriculture Research and Extension Programs

Baton Rouge, La.  – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has announced the availability of $17.6 million in funding to support research and outreach activities that will help growers, producers, and processors find innovative ways to improve organic agriculture. The grants are being funded through the Organic Agriculture Research and Extension Initiative (OREI), a program that is administered by USDA's National Institutes of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) and authorized by the 2014 Farm Bill.

"Over the past six years, USDA has strengthened programs that support organic producers as they grow, thrive and respond to increasing consumer demand for organic products," said Secretary Vilsack. "The projects funded through the Organic Agriculture Research and Extension Initiative will help identify innovative solutions to critical challenges facing organic agriculture, ultimately strengthening local markets, improving rural economies and expanding access to healthy food for Americans."

Full detail available at http://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/USDAOC/bulletins/12a2d16

Applications are due March 10, 2016. Please see the request for applications for specific program requirements.
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