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Next-generation tools and strategies for genetic improvement of farmed oysters 

Year Awarded  2020

FFAR award amount   $445,122

Total award amount   $495,122

Location   Corpus Christi, TX

Matching Funders   Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi

Grantee Institution   Texas A&M University—Corpus Christi/Texas A&M AgriLife Research

Oysters are a particularly sustainable source of animal protein, but the process of breeding oysters for desirable traits is still in its infancy. Dr. Christopher Hollenbeck’s research is enhancing selective breeding of oysters by developing new tools and strategies to address barriers to genomics-based breeding. Results of the research will help increase productivity and sustainability to benefit the oyster aquaculture industry in the U.S. and around the world.

Harnessing the soil microbiome to increase soil health and plant productivity 

Year Awarded  2020

Total award amount   $450,000

Location   Seaside, CA

Grantee Institution   California State University, Monterey Bay

Soil-borne diseases pose a significant threat to global food production, causing catastrophic yield and economic losses. Dr. Jose Pablo (JP) Dundore-Arias’ research is determining the ecological and molecular mechanisms responsible for inducing and maintaining disease-suppressive soils. Dundore-Arias is using this information to develop microbial communities capable of enhancing soil health and plant productivity.

FFAR Funds Emergency Research to Address Coronavirus 

OFRF and FFAR Announce Grants to Advance Soil Health Research 

FFAR & OFRF Grant to Enhance Soil Health 

Undergrad-led study suggests light environment modifications could maximize productivity 

FFAR Grant to Accelerate Crop Development 

Accelerating Genetic Gains in Maize & Wheat for Improved Livelihoods 

Year Awarded  2020

FFAR award amount   $5,000,000

Total award amount   $35,000,000

Location   Texcoco, Mexico

Matching Funders   Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, CIMMYT

Grantee Institution   CIMMYT

This project brings together partners in the global science community and in national agricultural research to accelerate the development of pest and disease resistant, highly nutritious and higher-yielding varieties of maize and wheat, two of the world's most important staple crops. Researchers are usign innovative methods that improve breeding efficiency and precision to produce varieties targeted to farmers’ needs.

Open Market Consortium: Creating Economic Opportunities for Small and Mid-size Growers 

Year Awarded  2020

FFAR award amount   $2,000,000

Total award amount   $4,000,000

Location   Memphis, TN

Matching Funders   Ag Launch, Mississippi State University, The Seam, Tennessee Department of Agriculture, Tennessee State University, Wallace Center at Winrock International

Grantee Institution   AgLaunch

The COVID-19 pandemic illustrated that greater tools are needed to ensure flexibility in the food supply chain during major crises to ensure both economic security for farmers and food security for consumers. The Open Market Consortium (OMC)is developing and piloting an open-source, public-access blockchain system to connect small and mid-size farmers to institutional buyers and minimize supply disruptions. OMC, led by AgLaunch Initiative, includes founding members Mississippi State University, The Seam, Tennessee State University and the Wallace Center at Winrock International.

FFAR Accelerates Development of New Crop Varieties for Growers