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US Department of Agriculture grants $16 Million for Food Security Programme

WASHINGTON –

In an effort to improve food production and increase food security, National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) of US Department of Agriculture announced the availability of more than $16 million in funding to support research, education and Extension.NIFA is providing the grants through the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) Food Security program.

“Agricultural production is inextricably linked to the health of our nation, and every American deserves access to safe, nutrient-rich food,” said Sonny Ramaswamy, NIFA director. “This funding will increase food security by improving agricultural production systems at the regional and national levels and by encouraging diverse agricultural production.”

The goal of the AFRI Food Security challenge area in 2015 is to develop more sustainable, productive, and economically viable plant and animal production systems. This program will also develop regionally-adapted crop cultivars and livestock breeds that contribute to rural economic development and prosperity while enhancing food security.

The fiscal year 2015 AFRI Food Security request for applications addresses four priorities of the 2014 Farm Bill to continue building a foundation of knowledge in fundamental and applied food and agricultural sciences that are critical for solving current and future societal challenges. The four priority areas include: plant health, production, and products; animal health, production, and products; food safety, nutrition and health; and agriculture economics and rural communities.

The purpose of AFRI is to support research, education, and extension work by awarding grants that address key problems of national, regional, and multi-state importance in sustaining all components of food and agriculture.

Through federal funding and leadership for research, education and extension programs, NIFA focuses on investing in science and solving critical issues impacting people’s daily lives and the nation’s future.

 

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