Description
The Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) Foundational and Applied Science Program supports grants in six AFRI priority areas to advance knowledge in both fundamental and applied sciences important to agriculture. The six priority areas are: Plant Health and Production and Plant Products; Animal Health and Production and Animal Products; Food Safety, Nutrition, and Health; Bioenergy, Natural Resources, and Environment; Agriculture Systems and Technology; and Agriculture Economics and Rural Communities. Applications are sought for research, education, and extension projects, including Research-only, extension-only, and integrated research, education, and/or extension projects. The goal of this program is to invest in agricultural production research, education, and extension projects for more sustainable, productive, and economically-viable plant and animal production systems.
Key aspects of the job and scope of work include:
• Developing innovative, safe, and sustainable management strategies for livestock and crops
• Addressing climate change, food and nutrition security, expanding markets for producers, indigenous traditional ecological knowledge, and equity for underserved producers
• Incorporating virtual learning options, where appropriate and practical, for integrated programs
• Focusing on specific program area priorities, such as plant health, animal health, food safety, bioenergy, and agriculture economics
• Collaborating with diverse stakeholders, including commodity boards, to identify priorities and develop projects
• Ensuring projects align with NIFA's priorities and goals, including advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in the agricultural sciences.