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“Ask the Expert” is an engaging educational initiative featuring prerecorded Q&A videos with academics and industry leaders answering questions submitted by CAST members. These monthly videos are accessible to the public at no cost and are available on YouTube, the CAST website, and other social media platforms.
The Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) is the nation’s leading competitive grants program for agricultural sciences. The USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) established the AFRI program in 2008 with authorization in the Farm Bill. AFRI was envisioned as the primary source of peer-reviewed, competitively awarded agricultural research grants. The program is an important source of federal research funding and the largest to address the many challenges confronting agriculture today with a process that is open to researchers from any institution.
AFRI was established by Congress in the 2008 Farm Bill and was reauthorized in the 2014 and 2018 Farm Bills. It is overseen by the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA).
NIFA provides AFRI grants to support research, education and extension activities in six Farm Bill priority areas:
Plant Health and Production and Plant Products;
Animal Health and Production and Animal Products;
Food Safety, Nutrition, and Health;
Bioenergy, Natural resources, and Environment;
Agriculture Systems and Technology;
and Agriculture Economics and Rural Communities.
AFRI funding is based on merit and proposals are rigorously peer-reviewed, similar to how the National Institutes of Health (NIH) awards research grants. Each grant program has a unique request for applications that highlights requirements for the funding opportunity. View current AFRI RFAs to learn more.
AFRI may award grants to state agricultural experiment stations; colleges and universities; university research foundations; other research institutions and organizations; federal agencies; national laboratories; private organizations or corporations; individuals; or any group consisting of two or more of the aforementioned entities.
AFRI-funded integrated projects must include at least two of the three functions of agriculture knowledge – research, education, and extension – to ensure delivery of science-based knowledge to people, allowing them to make informed practical decisions.
To date, AFRI has funded 4,363 projects for a combined total of $2.25 billion invested in food and agriculture research. See our story bank for examples of projects funded by the AFRI program.
Within the Farm Bill, there are “titles” covering specific topics, including research. The 2018 Farm Bill’s “Research Title” authorizes the extramural research programs overseen through the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). These programs provide the “capacity” and “competitive” research grants to universities (and other institutions) that enable our food system to thrive.
The Farm Bill funds research in two ways. In some cases, the legislation provides direct – or “mandatory” – funding for programs to receive on an annual basis (e.g. SCRI, OREI) or as a lump sum (e.g. FFAR). In most cases, however, the Farm Bill sets – or “authorizes” – a maximum amount of “discretionary” funding that a program can receive. The actual amount of “discretionary” funding these programs receive is determined annually through congressional legislation based on recommendations from the House and Senate Appropriations Committees.
In the 2018 Farm Bill, AFRI is authorized at $700 million a year. The 2018 Consolidated Appropriations Act funds AFRI at $400 million, which is $300 less than it is authorized to receive in the current Farm Bill.
SoAR believes that competitive research is key to a thriving agricultural system. We need the best researchers working on our toughest challenges if we are going to feed the world’s growing population while remaining a leader in agriculture. AFRI is the premier public funding source for food and agriculture grants that will impact the lives of producers and consumers. Our goal is to increase funding for all food and agricultural research, and for AFRI to reach its $700 million annual authorization level.
Learn more about AFRI on the USDA NIFA website.
The Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) is the nation’s leading competitive grants program for agricultural sciences. The USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) established the AFRI program in 2008 with authorization in the Farm Bill. AFRI was envisioned as the primary source of peer-reviewed, competitively awarded agricultural research grants. The program is an important source of federal research funding and the largest to address the many challenges confronting agriculture today with a process that is open to researchers from any institution.
AFRI was established by Congress in the 2008 Farm Bill and was reauthorized in the 2014 and 2018 Farm Bills. It is overseen by the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA).
NIFA provides AFRI grants to support research, education and extension activities in six Farm Bill priority areas:
Plant Health and Production and Plant Products;
Animal Health and Production and Animal Products;
Food Safety, Nutrition, and Health;
Bioenergy, Natural resources, and Environment;
Agriculture Systems and Technology;
and Agriculture Economics and Rural Communities.
AFRI funding is based on merit and proposals are rigorously peer-reviewed, similar to how the National Institutes of Health (NIH) awards research grants. Each grant program has a unique request for applications that highlights requirements for the funding opportunity. View current AFRI RFAs to learn more.
AFRI may award grants to state agricultural experiment stations; colleges and universities; university research foundations; other research institutions and organizations; federal agencies; national laboratories; private organizations or corporations; individuals; or any group consisting of two or more of the aforementioned entities.
AFRI-funded integrated projects must include at least two of the three functions of agriculture knowledge – research, education, and extension – to ensure delivery of science-based knowledge to people, allowing them to make informed practical decisions.
To date, AFRI has funded 4,363 projects for a combined total of $2.25 billion invested in food and agriculture research. See our story bank for examples of projects funded by the AFRI program.
Within the Farm Bill, there are “titles” covering specific topics, including research. The 2018 Farm Bill’s “Research Title” authorizes the extramural research programs overseen through the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). These programs provide the “capacity” and “competitive” research grants to universities (and other institutions) that enable our food system to thrive.
The Farm Bill funds research in two ways. In some cases, the legislation provides direct – or “mandatory” – funding for programs to receive on an annual basis (e.g. SCRI, OREI) or as a lump sum (e.g. FFAR). In most cases, however, the Farm Bill sets – or “authorizes” – a maximum amount of “discretionary” funding that a program can receive. The actual amount of “discretionary” funding these programs receive is determined annually through congressional legislation based on recommendations from the House and Senate Appropriations Committees.
In the 2018 Farm Bill, AFRI is authorized at $700 million a year. The 2018 Consolidated Appropriations Act funds AFRI at $400 million, which is $300 less than it is authorized to receive in the current Farm Bill.
SoAR believes that competitive research is key to a thriving agricultural system. We need the best researchers working on our toughest challenges if we are going to feed the world’s growing population while remaining a leader in agriculture. AFRI is the premier public funding source for food and agriculture grants that will impact the lives of producers and consumers. Our goal is to increase funding for all food and agricultural research, and for AFRI to reach its $700 million annual authorization level.
Learn more about AFRI on the USDA NIFA website.
The CAST Learning Center aims to foster understanding and appreciation of agricultural science among diverse audiences. This comprehensive educational platform will serve K-12 students, collegiate students, educators, industry experts, policymakers, and the general public. It will offer a variety of resources, including lesson plans, advanced collegiate content, media toolkits, and concise resources for policymakers.
The Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) is the nation’s leading competitive grants program for agricultural sciences. The USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) established the AFRI program in 2008 with authorization in the Farm Bill. AFRI was envisioned as the primary source of peer-reviewed, competitively awarded agricultural research grants. The program is an important source of federal research funding and the largest to address the many challenges confronting agriculture today with a process that is open to researchers from any institution.
AFRI was established by Congress in the 2008 Farm Bill and was reauthorized in the 2014 and 2018 Farm Bills. It is overseen by the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA).
NIFA provides AFRI grants to support research, education and extension activities in six Farm Bill priority areas:
Plant Health and Production and Plant Products;
Animal Health and Production and Animal Products;
Food Safety, Nutrition, and Health;
Bioenergy, Natural resources, and Environment;
Agriculture Systems and Technology;
and Agriculture Economics and Rural Communities.
AFRI funding is based on merit and proposals are rigorously peer-reviewed, similar to how the National Institutes of Health (NIH) awards research grants. Each grant program has a unique request for applications that highlights requirements for the funding opportunity. View current AFRI RFAs to learn more.
AFRI may award grants to state agricultural experiment stations; colleges and universities; university research foundations; other research institutions and organizations; federal agencies; national laboratories; private organizations or corporations; individuals; or any group consisting of two or more of the aforementioned entities.
AFRI-funded integrated projects must include at least two of the three functions of agriculture knowledge – research, education, and extension – to ensure delivery of science-based knowledge to people, allowing them to make informed practical decisions.
To date, AFRI has funded 4,363 projects for a combined total of $2.25 billion invested in food and agriculture research. See our story bank for examples of projects funded by the AFRI program.
Within the Farm Bill, there are “titles” covering specific topics, including research. The 2018 Farm Bill’s “Research Title” authorizes the extramural research programs overseen through the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). These programs provide the “capacity” and “competitive” research grants to universities (and other institutions) that enable our food system to thrive.
The Farm Bill funds research in two ways. In some cases, the legislation provides direct – or “mandatory” – funding for programs to receive on an annual basis (e.g. SCRI, OREI) or as a lump sum (e.g. FFAR). In most cases, however, the Farm Bill sets – or “authorizes” – a maximum amount of “discretionary” funding that a program can receive. The actual amount of “discretionary” funding these programs receive is determined annually through congressional legislation based on recommendations from the House and Senate Appropriations Committees.
In the 2018 Farm Bill, AFRI is authorized at $700 million a year. The 2018 Consolidated Appropriations Act funds AFRI at $400 million, which is $300 less than it is authorized to receive in the current Farm Bill.
SoAR believes that competitive research is key to a thriving agricultural system. We need the best researchers working on our toughest challenges if we are going to feed the world’s growing population while remaining a leader in agriculture. AFRI is the premier public funding source for food and agriculture grants that will impact the lives of producers and consumers. Our goal is to increase funding for all food and agricultural research, and for AFRI to reach its $700 million annual authorization level.
Learn more about AFRI on the USDA NIFA website.
CAST Webinars feature valuable insights from experts, academics, and industry leaders on current and relevant agricultural topics. Each webinar includes live Q&A sessions and is recorded for future viewing on YouTube, with snippets shared on social media. This flexible, non-periodic series also serves as a platform for the online release of CAST publications.
The Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) is the nation’s leading competitive grants program for agricultural sciences. The USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) established the AFRI program in 2008 with authorization in the Farm Bill. AFRI was envisioned as the primary source of peer-reviewed, competitively awarded agricultural research grants. The program is an important source of federal research funding and the largest to address the many challenges confronting agriculture today with a process that is open to researchers from any institution.
AFRI was established by Congress in the 2008 Farm Bill and was reauthorized in the 2014 and 2018 Farm Bills. It is overseen by the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA).
NIFA provides AFRI grants to support research, education and extension activities in six Farm Bill priority areas:
Plant Health and Production and Plant Products;
Animal Health and Production and Animal Products;
Food Safety, Nutrition, and Health;
Bioenergy, Natural resources, and Environment;
Agriculture Systems and Technology;
and Agriculture Economics and Rural Communities.
AFRI funding is based on merit and proposals are rigorously peer-reviewed, similar to how the National Institutes of Health (NIH) awards research grants. Each grant program has a unique request for applications that highlights requirements for the funding opportunity. View current AFRI RFAs to learn more.
AFRI may award grants to state agricultural experiment stations; colleges and universities; university research foundations; other research institutions and organizations; federal agencies; national laboratories; private organizations or corporations; individuals; or any group consisting of two or more of the aforementioned entities.
AFRI-funded integrated projects must include at least two of the three functions of agriculture knowledge – research, education, and extension – to ensure delivery of science-based knowledge to people, allowing them to make informed practical decisions.
To date, AFRI has funded 4,363 projects for a combined total of $2.25 billion invested in food and agriculture research. See our story bank for examples of projects funded by the AFRI program.
Within the Farm Bill, there are “titles” covering specific topics, including research. The 2018 Farm Bill’s “Research Title” authorizes the extramural research programs overseen through the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). These programs provide the “capacity” and “competitive” research grants to universities (and other institutions) that enable our food system to thrive.
The Farm Bill funds research in two ways. In some cases, the legislation provides direct – or “mandatory” – funding for programs to receive on an annual basis (e.g. SCRI, OREI) or as a lump sum (e.g. FFAR). In most cases, however, the Farm Bill sets – or “authorizes” – a maximum amount of “discretionary” funding that a program can receive. The actual amount of “discretionary” funding these programs receive is determined annually through congressional legislation based on recommendations from the House and Senate Appropriations Committees.
In the 2018 Farm Bill, AFRI is authorized at $700 million a year. The 2018 Consolidated Appropriations Act funds AFRI at $400 million, which is $300 less than it is authorized to receive in the current Farm Bill.
SoAR believes that competitive research is key to a thriving agricultural system. We need the best researchers working on our toughest challenges if we are going to feed the world’s growing population while remaining a leader in agriculture. AFRI is the premier public funding source for food and agriculture grants that will impact the lives of producers and consumers. Our goal is to increase funding for all food and agricultural research, and for AFRI to reach its $700 million annual authorization level.
Learn more about AFRI on the USDA NIFA website.
The Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) is the nation’s leading competitive grants program for agricultural sciences. The USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) established the AFRI program in 2008 with authorization in the Farm Bill. AFRI was envisioned as the primary source of peer-reviewed, competitively awarded agricultural research grants. The program is an important source of federal research funding and the largest to address the many challenges confronting agriculture today with a process that is open to researchers from any institution.
AFRI was established by Congress in the 2008 Farm Bill and was reauthorized in the 2014 and 2018 Farm Bills. It is overseen by the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA).
NIFA provides AFRI grants to support research, education and extension activities in six Farm Bill priority areas:
Plant Health and Production and Plant Products;
Animal Health and Production and Animal Products;
Food Safety, Nutrition, and Health;
Bioenergy, Natural resources, and Environment;
Agriculture Systems and Technology;
and Agriculture Economics and Rural Communities.
AFRI funding is based on merit and proposals are rigorously peer-reviewed, similar to how the National Institutes of Health (NIH) awards research grants. Each grant program has a unique request for applications that highlights requirements for the funding opportunity. View current AFRI RFAs to learn more.
AFRI may award grants to state agricultural experiment stations; colleges and universities; university research foundations; other research institutions and organizations; federal agencies; national laboratories; private organizations or corporations; individuals; or any group consisting of two or more of the aforementioned entities.
AFRI-funded integrated projects must include at least two of the three functions of agriculture knowledge – research, education, and extension – to ensure delivery of science-based knowledge to people, allowing them to make informed practical decisions.
To date, AFRI has funded 4,363 projects for a combined total of $2.25 billion invested in food and agriculture research. See our story bank for examples of projects funded by the AFRI program.
Within the Farm Bill, there are “titles” covering specific topics, including research. The 2018 Farm Bill’s “Research Title” authorizes the extramural research programs overseen through the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). These programs provide the “capacity” and “competitive” research grants to universities (and other institutions) that enable our food system to thrive.
The Farm Bill funds research in two ways. In some cases, the legislation provides direct – or “mandatory” – funding for programs to receive on an annual basis (e.g. SCRI, OREI) or as a lump sum (e.g. FFAR). In most cases, however, the Farm Bill sets – or “authorizes” – a maximum amount of “discretionary” funding that a program can receive. The actual amount of “discretionary” funding these programs receive is determined annually through congressional legislation based on recommendations from the House and Senate Appropriations Committees.
In the 2018 Farm Bill, AFRI is authorized at $700 million a year. The 2018 Consolidated Appropriations Act funds AFRI at $400 million, which is $300 less than it is authorized to receive in the current Farm Bill.
SoAR believes that competitive research is key to a thriving agricultural system. We need the best researchers working on our toughest challenges if we are going to feed the world’s growing population while remaining a leader in agriculture. AFRI is the premier public funding source for food and agriculture grants that will impact the lives of producers and consumers. Our goal is to increase funding for all food and agricultural research, and for AFRI to reach its $700 million annual authorization level.
Learn more about AFRI on the USDA NIFA website.
We are excited to introduce Meet the Expert, CAST’s newest monthly webinar series designed to connect our members with the...
CAST, through its network of experts, assembles, interprets, and communicates credible, balanced, science-based information to policymakers, the media, the private sector, and the public.
CAST, through its network of experts, assembles, interprets, and communicates credible, balanced, science-based information to policymakers, the media, the private sector, and the public.
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