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Our Research Focuses on Critical Challenge Areas

Our bold research in each Challenge Area addresses complex agriculture issues and challenges that farmers face today.

Our Impact

We invest in research that produces actionable results, which benefit farmers, consumers and the environment. Our research results are publicly available.

210+ grants awarded
1:1.4 ratio of FFAR funding to matching funds
500+ funding partners

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Results That Go FFAR

Scientific breakthroughs help us understand and develop solutions for big food and agriculture challenges.

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Groundwater Fluctuations Impact Grain Yields

Combatting Fastidious Pathogens: Getting to the Root of the Problem

Science Breakthroughs to Advance Food and Agricultural Research by 2030

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Thought leadership from our experts, partners and members of the food and agriculture community.

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Sally Rockey, Ph.D.
Executive Director

December 17, 2021

Dr. Sally Rockey’s Farewell Message

Sally Rockey, Ph.D.
Executive Director

Francesco Cappai, Danielle Gelardi and Kevin Xie

December 15, 2021

Rockey FFAR Fellows Alumni Share Program Highlights

Francesco Cappai, Danielle Gelardi and Kevin Xie

Maria Gannett
2019-2022 Rockey FFAR Fellow

December 15, 2021

Can Adding Carbon to the Soil Help us Manage Weeds?

Maria Gannett
2019-2022 Rockey FFAR Fellow

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January 12, 2022

FFAR Seeks Nominations for 2022 New Innovator in Food & Agriculture Research Award

December 16, 2021

FFAR & Rodale Institute Enhance Soil Health to Increase Crop Nutrients

December 13, 2021

FFAR and The Organic Center Announce Funding Opportunities to Advance Organic Agriculture

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