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Crops of the Future, a public-private collaborative, expands our knowledge of the traits that give rise to characteristics crops need to adapt to a changing future.
The Efficient Fertilizer Consortium is a public-private partnership that funds research to advance enhanced efficiency and novel fertilizer products and practices that are environmentally beneficial and agronomically productive.
The Greener Cattle Initiative is an industry-oriented research consortium that will award approximately $5 million over the next five years to support research to mitigate enteric methane emissions from cattle. This audacious consortium provides global nutrition while also curbing the escalating climate crisis.
The International Consortium for Antimicrobial Stewardship in Agriculture (ICASA) advances research on antimicrobial stewardship in animal agriculture. This public-private partnership promotes the judicious use of antibiotics and improves animal welfare.
Precision Indoor Plants (PIP), a public-private partnership, helps food producers grow flavorful, nutritious food indoors. The consortium’s audacious research increases our ability to produce quality crops that are valuable and desired by consumers.
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FFAR Multi-Program Evaluation Request for Proposal

Proposals due April 8, 2026, at 8 p.m. EDT.

March 18, 2026

FFAR Program Evaluations Request for Proposal Informational Webinar

Informational Session 1:00 pm - ET Virtual

Four scientists working in a lab with microscopes and test tubes

April 7, 2026 – April 8, 2026

Exploring the Interplay Between Food Systems, Emerging Obesity Medication & Health

Convening Event New Orleans, LA

Woman eating a salad with cheese, vegetables, and tofu

February 11, 2026

Enhancing the Flavor of Plant-based & Fermentation-derived Proteins Informational Webinar

Informational Session 11:00 am - 12:15 pm EST Virtual

A farmer’s hand holding grains.

January 28, 2026

FFAR, Good Food Institute Launch Funding Opportunity Advancing Protein Flavor & Functionality

November 16, 2025

FFAR Scientific Program Director Discusses Packaging Innovation & Collaborative Research

Tracking Disruptions to the Food Supply Chain

Breakthrough for Food and Agricultural Vulnerability Index

Developing Functional Ice to Keep Food Fresher, Longer

Breakthrough for Innovations in the Food Supply Chain to Reduce Food Waste

October 21, 2025

It’s Not Just A Trend

Maria Rottersman

FFAR Fellow, UC Davis

October 15, 2025

Funding Opportunity Drives Packaging Innovation for US Growers