Research Priorities Funding period FY08–FY12
Nutrient and soil management – affordable nitrogen sources, soil phosphorus balance, managing biological N, maintaining soil quality, perennial crop understory management
Integrating livestock into organic cropping systems – grazing systems, organic animal feeds, organic livestock health maintenance, enterprise integration and rotation
Pest management – agroecosystem design, biological and mechanical control methods, efficacy of new products and tools
Seed Production – Organic seed production, seed protection, and variety development specific for organic systems
Food quality – effects of farming practice, crop varieties, tests for nutritive and health properties
Economics – industry structure and trends, market assessment, enterprise budgeting, input and risk evaluation
Research Priorities Funding period FY03–FY07
Seed Production – Organic seed production, seed protection, and variety development specific for organic systems
Understory management – soil, water, weed, pest management in fruit trees, vines, and berries
Organic weed control and soil fertility – methods for annual crops and perennials
Efficacy testing – testing organic materials and strategies for pest and fertility management
Economics – trends for the organic agriculture sector
Funding History
Appr. BillAccount; Subaccount
| Fiscal Year | Requested Amt | Funded Amt | Appr. Bill | Account; Subaccount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | $500,000 | $231,207 | AG | USDA CSREES; Special Grant |
| 2008 | $810,000 | $246,313 | AG | USDA CSREES; Special Grant |
| 2007 | $810,000 | 0 | ||
| 2006 | $810,000 | $359,000 | AG | USDA CSREES; Special Grant |
| 2005 | $810,000 | $335,000 | AG | USDA CSREES; Special Grant |
| 2004 | $810,000 | $225,000 | AG | USDA CSREES; Special Grant |
| 2003 | $510,000 | $125,000 | AG | USDA CSREES; Special Grant |
| Total: | $1,533,746 | ||