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Organic Agriculture Research and Extension Initiative
NIFA supports programs to address critical organic agriculture issues, priorities, or problems through the integration of research and extension activities and programs to evaluate both the environmental impacts of organic agriculture and the environmental services provided.
The Organic Foods
Production Act (OFPA) established the National Organic Program (NOP) in 199 0. Final rules for implementing this legislation came out in 2000 and nationwide organic standards for certification under a national organic label were first established in 200 2. Current market participants report that shortages of organic products constrain the growth of both individual firms and the overall organic sector.
NIFA addresses the needs of organic agriculture through both the provision of formula grants to universities and colleges and through competitive funding.
The Integrated Organic Program (IOP) is a competitive program that has included the Organic Transitions Program since 2001 and the Organic Agriculture Research and Extension Initiative (OREI) from 2009 to 201 2.
The Organic Foods
Production Act (OFPA) established the National Organic Program (NOP) in 199 0. Final rules for implementing this legislation came out in 2000 and nationwide organic standards for certification under a national organic label were first established in 200 2. Current market participants report that shortages of organic products constrain the growth of both individual firms and the overall organic sector.
NIFA addresses the needs of organic agriculture through both the provision of formula grants to universities and colleges and through competitive funding.
The Integrated Organic Program (IOP) is a competitive program that has included the Organic Transitions Program since 2001 and the Organic Agriculture Research and Extension Initiative (OREI) from 2009 to 201 2.
Agency: Department of Agriculture
Office: National Institute of Food and Agriculture
Estimated Funding: $17,600,000
Office: National Institute of Food and Agriculture
Estimated Funding: $17,600,000
Who's Eligible
Obtain Full Opportunity Text:
FY 2018 Organic Agriculture Research and Extension Initiative (OREI)
Additional Information of Eligibility:
Applications may only be submitted by the following entities: 1.
State agricultural experiment stations; 2.
Colleges and universities; 3.
University research foundations; 4.
Other research institutions and organizations; 5.
Federal agencies; 6.
National laboratories; 7.
Private organizations, foundations, or corporations; 8.
Individuals who are United States citizens or nationals; or 9.
A group consisting of two or more of the entities described in subparagraphs (1) through (8).
Full Opportunity Web Address:
https://nifa.usda.gov/program/organic-agriculture-program
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Date Posted:
2017-12-27
Application Due Date:
Archive Date:
2018-03-31
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