Organic Research Funding Opportunities and More

Posted on April 4, 2019 by Taylor in Uncategorized // 0 Comments

The news this week from the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC) features information about Organic Research Funding Opportunities from OREI, NSAC’s Farmer Fly-In to Lobby for Appropriations Funding for Sustainable Agriculture Programs, and NSAC Jobs…

GRANT OPPORTUNITIES

Organic Research Funding Opportunities Released

The Organic Research and Extension Initative (OREI) has this week opened applications for FY 2019 and FY 2020 Organic Research Funding Opportunities project proposals. OREI funds research, education, and extension projects that improve and advance organic agriculture – including projects that help advance soil health!

NSAC NEWS

Farmers Look to Appropriators to Build Upon 2018 Farm Bill Victories

Farmers know that agriculture is a year-round job, and NSAC’s fly-in farmers know that advocacy is too! This week, NSAC welcomed 12 family farmers and ag-vocates to D.C. for our Spring 2019 Farmer Fly-in. Farmers and ag-vocates met directly with congressional appropriators and urged them to build on the wins of the 2018 Farm Bill by providing much-needed discretionary funding support.

NSAC JOBS

NSAC is seeking a Coalition Director! Are you deeply committed to public service and are experienced in administration in the field of sustainable agriculture? Would you enjoy leading a passionate, high-performing, member-engaged, and collaborative organization that is dedicated to working for racial equity? NSAC is looking for a new Coalition Director. NSAC offers competitive non-profit salary and benefits and is an equal opportunity employer.

The National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC) is an alliance of grassroots organizations that advocates for federal policy reform to advance the sustainability of agriculture, food systems, natural resources, and rural communities.

NSAC’s vision of agriculture is one where a safe, nutritious, ample, and affordable food supply is produced by a legion of family farmers who make a decent living pursuing their trade, while protecting the environment, and contributing to the strength and stability of their communities.