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

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

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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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Kelsey Peterson
2019-2022 Rockey FFAR Fellow

January 25, 2022

A day on the Battlefield: Searching for Perennial defenses in wild places

Kelsey Peterson
2019-2022 Rockey FFAR Fellow

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

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