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FFAR Funds Emergency Research to Address Coronavirus 

OFRF and FFAR Announce Grants to Advance Soil Health Research 

FFAR and OFRF Award Montana State University Grant to Enhance Soil Health 

Undergrad-led study suggests light environment modifications could maximize productivity 

FFAR Grant to Accelerate Crop Development 

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 

ICASA Solicits Call for Research Concepts to Address Infectious Cattle and Pig Diseases 

FFAR Grant Addresses Cattle Fever Tick Re-Invasion in Texas 

FFAR Grant Examines Carbon Farming Effect on Soil Health 

Year Awarded  2020

FFAR award amount   $616,178

Total award amount   $1,281,584

Location   Petaluma, CA

Program   Seeding Solutions

Matching Funders   Mad Agriculture and Colorado State University

Grantee Institution   Point Blue Conservation Science

Through sustainable farming techniques, carbon can be stored long term in the soil, a process referred to as carbon sequestration. Employing carbon farm practices can further improve soil health and environmental health by increasing carbon sequestration. Knowledge gaps about commonly recommended management practices make it difficult to quantify how the carbon farm process affects carbon levels. Providing additional information about this process will help resource managers and policymakers prioritize programs and funding.