2018 ASHS Annual Conference

Objective(s):
The purpose of the Meeting is to provide an update of OREI (Organic Agriculture Research and Extension Initiative) and ORG (Organic Transitions) programs; discuss new opportunities with the 2018 Farm Bill, share output and outcome from previous awards; and discuss strategies for successful applications; and receive input on program improvement.  The OREI and ORG programs are the flagship programs within the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) that support organic agriculture research, education and extension in the USA.  Grants are awarded on a competitive basis.We will discuss updates on the programs and strategies for successful applications.  The format will be I) full presentations of successful projects, II) short flash talk presentations coupled, and III) open discussion.  Additional information on OREI and ORG is available at: https://nifa.usda.gov/program/organic-agriculture-program