Since 2016, FFAR has organized its research around Challenge Areas. To achieve greater impact and collaboration, FFAR is transitioning from Challenge Areas to focus on four high-level priority areas: Cultivating Thriving Production Systems, Sustaining Vibrant Agroecosystems, Bolstering Healthy Food Systems and Strengthening the Scientific Workforce.
As outlined in the Research Strategy, FFAR also aims to design research that delivers specific impacts, including sustainably intensified productivity, increased environmental sustainability and improved human health.
To develop its Research Strategy, FFAR engaged extensively with current and potential partners including commodity groups, industry, civil society, federal and state agencies, researchers, scientific societies and research administration organizations.
“We are excited to begin implementing our new Strategy, and its interdisciplinary approach, to focus FFAR’s work on critical Priority Areas,” said FFAR’s Chief Scientific Officer Dr. Angela Records. “Through innovative collaborations with new and existing partners, we are committed to continuing to tackle urgent food and agriculture challenges.