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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.

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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Insights

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

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Aaron Prairie
Colorado State University

September 21, 2021

Soil is Not Dirt

Aaron Prairie
Colorado State University

Dr. Alfonso Morales

September 2, 2021

Reflecting on Agricultural Labor this Labor Day

Dr. Alfonso Morales

Dr. Matthew Reynolds, Dr. Jeff Rosichan and Dr. Leon Broers

August 25, 2021

Opinion: Seed giants must collaborate or be dwarfed by threat of climate change

Dr. Matthew Reynolds, Dr. Jeff Rosichan and Dr. Leon Broers

News

The latest news and updates from FFAR.

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September 22, 2021

FFAR Research Revolutionizes Hybrid Seed Production

September 14, 2021

FFAR Grant Improves Peas’ Protein Content and Quality

September 9, 2021

FFAR Grant Speeds Development of Enhanced Crops

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