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Subject: [EXT]2021 USDA-NIFA Organic Agriculture Research and Extension Initiative (OREI)

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2021 USDA-NIFA Organic Agriculture Research and Extension Initiative (OREI)
The OREI seeks to solve critical organic agriculture issues, priorities, or problems through the integration of research, education, and extension activities. The OREI funds projects that will enhance the ability of producers and processors who have already adopted organic standards to grow and market high quality organic agricultural products. Priority concerns include biological, physical, and social sciences, including economics.

The following entities are eligible: 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 or corporations; 8. individuals who are United States citizens or nationals; or 9. any group consisting of 2 or more of the entities described in subparagraphs (1) through (8).

Closing Date: Thursday, January 14, 2021

Range of Awards: $50,000 - $3,000,000

View Grant Opportunity: https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=329637

For Example
ACCESSION NO: 0222350
PROJ NO: ARZT-3278200-G02-534 AGENCY: NIFA ARZT
PROJ TYPE: OTHER GRANTS PROJ STATUS: TERMINATED
CONTRACT/GRANT/AGREEMENT NO: 2010-51300-21760 PROPOSAL NO: 2010-01945
START: 01 SEP 2010 TERM: 31 AUG 2015 FY: 2015
GRANT AMT: $1,072,766 GRANT YR: 2012
AWARD TOTAL: $2,907,354
INITIAL AWARD YEAR: 2010

INVESTIGATOR: Ravishankar, S.; Jaroni, D.; Bright, K.; Patel, J.; Gerba, C.; Friedman, M.; Nolte, K.

PERFORMING INSTITUTION:
UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA
888 N EUCLID AVE
TUCSON, ARIZONA 85719-4824

IMPROVING THE SAFETY AND QUALITY OF ORGANIC LEAFY GREENS: ASSESSMENT OF GOOD PRODUCTION PRACTICES ALONG THE FARM TO FORK CONTINUUM

NON-TECHNICAL SUMMARY: Consumers today are aware of the health benefits of consuming fresh produce. Many consumers prefer organic fresh produce over conventional due to the risks associated with the presence of pesticides or other chemical residues on conventionally grown fresh produce. Also, due to the foodborne illness outbreaks associated with fresh produce in recent years, safety of fresh produce has also become a cause for concern. In the proposed integrated project, scientists from the academia and the US Department of Agriculture, in conjunction with extension specialists, growers and processors will work collaboratively to assess the role of organic production practices in safety and quality of organic leafy greens. The mechanisms of attachment and possible internalization of microorganisms on organic leafy greens, and attachment on harvesting equipment will be investigated. Environmental factors and agricultural practices that can affect organic leafy greens safety and quality will be determined. Irrigation canal water and sediments will be tested for foodborne bacteria and viruses in summer and winter including rainy and non-rainy days. The effects of organic certified fertilizers such as compost teas on plant growth and on the microbiological safety of leafy green crops will be assessed. Post-harvest interventions (organic plant derived antimicrobials, organic sanitizers and plant antimicrobial incorporated fruit or vegetable based edible films) that can prevent spoilage and pathogenic microbial (bacteria and viruses) growth in organic leafy greens will be evaluated. Natural plant based antimicrobials and organic sanitizers will be applied as rinses, and antimicrobial edible films will be included in packaged leafy greens. The effects of recycling of antimicrobials and organic sanitizers on their efficacy will be studied. The most effective interventions will be validated on a semi commercial scale. Sensory analysis will be carried out on uninoculated antimicrobial treated leafy greens. An aggressive and extensive outreach program and a follow-up evaluation program for different sectors of the society including agricultural professionals, industry personnel and consumers will be developed and implemented. This program will be shared with other states throughout the nation.     

OBJECTIVES: Goals and Objectives: The increased number of foodborne outbreaks associated with fresh produce in recent years has undermined consumer confidence in food supply. Additionally, the role of organic farming practices in the safety and quality of fresh produce is not clearly understood. The long term goal of this project is to improve the profitability of organic leafy green farms by developing and implementing commercially feasible technology and operational production/handling programs to assure the safety and quality of organic leafy greens. The specific objectives of this project are: 1) To elucidate mechanisms by which foodborne pathogens such as Escherichia coli O157:H7 and Salmonella enterica, a) may attach to and internalize organic leafy greens; and b) attach to equipment surfaces commonly used for harvesting. 2) To understand environmental factors and agricultural practices that may affect organic leafy green safety and quality. 3) To evaluate the efficacy of alternative pre- and post-harvest interventions that can improve shelf-life and control pathogenic microbial growth and survival on organic leafy greens. 4) To conduct an aggressive outreach/education program for stakeholders, including agricultural professionals, industry personnel, and consumers on production practices that can improve the safety and quality of organic leafy greens. Target Dates: Objective 1 will be completed within the first 2 years. Objectives 2 and 3 will start in year 1 and be completed by year 3. Objective 4 will be done in years 3 and 4. Expected Outputs: Successful accomplishment of the goals of the project will benefit the organic leafy greens industry by helping them improve their production and processing practices which are environmentally more friendly, improving the safety and quality of their product and thereby increasing their profitability. It will also benefit the consumers of organic fresh produce by providing them with safer organic products that have enhanced quality and shelf life.

ACCESSION NO: 1007158
PROJ NO: WIS01903 AGENCY: NIFA WIS
PROJ TYPE: OTHER GRANTS PROJ STATUS: TERMINATED
CONTRACT/GRANT/AGREEMENT NO: 2015-51300-24151 PROPOSAL NO: 2015-07457
START: 01 SEP 2015 TERM: 31 AUG 2017 FY: 2017
GRANT AMT: $49,992 GRANT YR: 2015
AWARD TOTAL: $49,992
INITIAL AWARD YEAR: 2015

INVESTIGATOR: Dawson, J. C.

PERFORMING INSTITUTION:
UNIV OF WISCONSIN
21 N PARK ST STE 6401
MADISON, WISCONSIN 53715-1218

THE STUDENT ORGANIC SEED SYMPOSIUM: SUPPORTING AND EDUCATING FUTURE LEADERS IN ORGANIC SEED AND PLANT BREEDING

NON-TECHNICAL SUMMARY: The Student Organic Seed Symposium (SOSS) is a three-day event that brings together graduate students, plant breeding professionals, and organic farmers in the public, private, and non-profit sectors. The symposium aims to facilitate collaborations among graduate students, networking with plant breeding professionals, and knowledge sharing about new research and techniques for organic plant breeding. SOSS is an annual event, begun in 2012, and organized each year by a committee of graduate students. Organizers are seeking funding for the fifth symposium, to be held in Greensboro, VT, August 2016, titled "The Student Organic Seed Symposium: Supporting and educating future leaders in organic seed and plant breeding." The symposium will directly address the OREI priorities of strengthening organic crop seed systems through identifying needs for plant breeding for organic production.

OBJECTIVES: The long-term goal of the Student Organic Seed Symposium (SOSS) is to create a network of training and support for graduate students interested in organic plant breeding and seed systems. Plant breeding for organic systems is a growing field that is attracting a new cohort of graduate students in public plant breeding programs. Yet at any given land-grant university, there may be only a few students working on organic plant breeding projects, thus lacking a community of support for their work. SOSS brings together graduate students from across the country to interact with one another, as well as with plant breeding professions in the private, public, and non-profit sectors. The specific objectives of this conference include: Increased opportunities for graduate student networking and collaboration Exposure to plant breeding professionals in the private, public, and non-profit sectors Presentation of the latest organic plant breeding research Interaction with organic farmers and organic producers.

ACCESSION NO: 0220447
PROJ NO: OREN-00105 AGENCY: NIFA OREN
PROJ TYPE: OTHER GRANTS PROJ STATUS: EXTENDED
CONTRACT/GRANT/AGREEMENT NO: 2009-51300-06073 PROPOSAL NO: 2009-01434
START: 01 SEP 2009 TERM: 31 AUG 2012
GRANT AMT: $317,182 GRANT YR: 2009
AWARD TOTAL: $317,182
INITIAL AWARD YEAR: 2009

INVESTIGATOR: Stone, A.; Wander, M.; Darby, H.; Riddle, J.; Barbercheck, M.; Treadwell, D.; Miller, S.; Gallandt, E.; Alexander, C.; Coolong, T.; Silva, E.; Daley, C.

PERFORMING INSTITUTION:
OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION SERVICE
101 BALLARD HALL
CORVALLIS, OREGON 97331-3606

EORGANIC: THE NATIONAL ONLINE INFORMATION, TRAINING, AND NETWORKING SYSTEM FOR ORGANIC AGRICULTURE

NON-TECHNICAL SUMMARY: Extension has traditionally been a source of reliable, science-based agricultural information for farmers and agricultural professionals. Until recently, Extension personnel typically have had little direct experience or training in organic agriculture, and there has been little published Extension information on organic agricultural practices. The growth in organic market opportunities has increased the demand on Extension personnel across the country to supply this clientele with information on all aspects of organic production. eOrganic, the eXtension Organic Agriculture Community of Practice and Resource Area at eXtension.org, was initiated in 2006 to fill this information gap. eOrganic publishes science-, experience- and regulation-based articles, FAQs, and videos authored by researchers, educators, farmers, certifiers and others with expertise in organic agriculture (at eXtension.org). eOrganic also answers organic agriculture questions through eXtension's Ask-an-Expert system. eOrganic members author and review eXtension content in its collaborative workspace (at eOrganic.info). This workspace is also developing as a web community supporting research/outreach project management and researcher/educator/practitioner networking and learning. In the long term, eOrganic's farming systems, discipline, and RO groups will efficiently deliver critical, high quality, research-, experience- and regulation-based information, through articles, videos, webinars, and short courses, to farmers, extension and other agricultural professionals, researchers, and certifiers in every state in the nation, resulting in enhanced sustainability of organic farms. eOrganic's active and engaged online research-outreach community will foster networking and collaboration amongst researchers, educators, agricultural professionals, and farmers engaged in understanding and improving organic farming systems. This community and its activities should increase the rate of learning about and the depth of understanding of these systems, as well as increase the rate of translation of organic farming systems research results into eOrganic content. These changes in understanding and translation will significantly increase the impact of OREI and other federal research dollars.

OBJECTIVES: Goal 1: Further develop eOrganic, the Organic Agriculture Resource Area at eXtension.org, as a resource for farmers, agricultural professionals, certifiers, researchers and educators seeking information on best organic agricultural practices, research results, farmer experiences, and certification. Goal 2: Train organic farmers, extension personnel, and other agricultural professionals in organic agricultural principles and practices. Goal 3: Facilitate researcher/educator networking, collaboration, and research and outreach project management through the eorganic.info workspace and web community. This project will publish at least 60 articles, 10 videos, and 45 FAQs at eXtension.org/YouTube in 09-10. eOrganic will continue to improve its drupal collaborative workspace to facilitate content development, review and publication; group management; and community networking. The 2 farming systems and 7 discipline groups will coordinate at least 11 webinars for farmers and agricultural professionals and 9 virtual seminars for researchers, ag professionals and farmers. Research/outreach groups will deliver at least 6 virtual project or farm tours for researchers, educators and farmers. This project will also publish at least one peer-reviewed journal article on the eOrganic workspace and public content.

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