Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research (FFAR)
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Bold science for big challenges.
Washington, DC
Joined July 2015
Rapid Outcomes Program Evaluation Highlights: $25M+ in follow-on funding secured 47+ knowledge products generated 124+ peer-reviewed publications See what our Rapid Response research program is all about, and some of the other successful projects it has
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Results? In-field findings immediately available for growers to use, early-resistant cultivars with promising results & the disease management information that will inform the emergence of novel pathogens into the future.
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Three doodle-approved dog facts you might not know: 1. Some dogs can detect illnesses like certain cancers and diabetes. 2. Tail wags aren’t always ‘happy’ — sometimes they mean curiosity or stress. 3. Your scent is our comfort, even when you’re not here. ❤️
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UC Davis researchers led by Dr. Mitchell Feldmann, quickly assembled, working collaboratively with industry stakeholders like Driscoll's & California Strawberry Commission, supported by our Rapid Response program funding, to accelerate the development of resistant cultivars,
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The rapid response to Fusarium wilt in California strawberries exemplified both the robust public-private partnerships we strive for, as well as the rapid formation of partnerships and research programs our Rapid Response program is known for.
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Strawberry fields forever... California grows over 90% of the nation’s strawberries, fueling a $3 billion industry and employing 70,000 people. But that industry was under threat due to an aggressive soil-born pathogen that causes a disease called Fusarium wilt, leading to
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From yesterday's annual Board Meeting & Public Conversation... Amanda Butterfield, Owner/Operator of discusses how commodity farmers like her family rely on FFAR to bring real innovation not only into public knowledge, but down to the farm level where it can be utilized. This
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@FFARFellows @TAMU @swine_health -Ryan Hamberg, a @FFARFellows, @TAMU student sponsored by @CottonInc shares about his experience with FFAR's scientific workforce development programs.
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@FFARFellows @TAMU @swine_health "That's what I love about FFAR, they work on multiple aspects." -Chad Ellis, CEO, Texas Agricultural Land Trust
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@FFARFellows @TAMU @swine_health This year's public conversation is hosting a panel of farmers and representatives from farmer organizations highlighting how food and agriculture research helps keep American farmers competitive and profitable.
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Our public meeting panelists: Chad Ellis, CEO, Texas Agriculture Trust Ryan Hamberg, @FFARFellows @TAMU Lisa Becton, Associate Director, @swine_health Amanda Butterfield, Owner/Operator, Maple Valley Cattle Company
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"Food security is national security...America's peace, through security. FFAR and our partners are working to secure food stability for this country." - Dr. Mark Keenum, Board President, @msstate
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"If it weren't for FFAR, who would be addressing these critical challenges in such a rapid manner?" Board Chair member Mark Keenum, FFAR Board of Directors Our Annual public conversation is taking place now. If you weren't able to attend or submit comments, check out this page
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Supporting innovative research like @GoodIdeaFarm Learn more about it here: https://t.co/bV9u3R7svM
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Tomorrow is the last day to provide comments! The annual Board of Directors' meeting is next week. This is an important opportunity for members of the agriculture community, as well as the general public to submit comments on research and priorities. Comments can be submitted
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"We're taking a species and taking a landscape that's not conducive to wildlife, it's definitely not conducive to grain or forage production, and we're giving it a fresh new look. This new look is going to enhance all the flora and fauna that you can think of." Farmers educating
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Next Wednesday! (10/29) Join us for a webinar communicating the unique research needs of desert agricultural systems and communities with testimonies from growers about their needs and the most significant knowledge gaps they face. The Desert Southwest requires a different
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If you are involved in farming or conservation you absolutely need to know about @GoodIdeaFarm . Farmer to farmer learning put on by researchers @UWMadison, @universityofky & @msstate & proudly supported by us and @WaltonFamilyFdn . https://t.co/nMLqWRdiTS
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OPEN GRANT OPPORTUNITY! Let's talk single use plastic... Countries around the globe have increasing restrictions surrounding single-use plastic and it's limiting access to global markets for U.S. specialty crop producers. What alternatives can be developed to replace plastic,
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Sheep & goat producers across the nation are all too familiar with intestinal parasites. Not only the costs due to production losses and management, but also the growing resistance to the limited number of dewormers available in the market. Researchers are working to provide
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