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Farm of the Future

Farm of the Future is a competitive grant program that will be implemented by USDA NIFA to establish an agricultural test bed and demonstration site.

Farm of the Future is a competitive grant program that will be implemented by USDA NIFA to establish an agricultural test bed and demonstration site. It seeks to launch this rural test bed for precision agriculture, smart automation, data connectivity and transfer, and to demonstrate best practices in climate-smart agriculture, forestry, and animal production systems that enhance sustainability and farm profitability. The test bed will evaluate digital and smart technologies to provide accessible, data-driven solutions that support resilient agricultural and value-added practices.

 

Dates may vary. Please see RFA for exact details.

Eligibility
1862 Land-Grant Institutions
1890 Land-Grant Institutions
1994 Land-Grant Institutions
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A single competitive grant will be awarded to an institution in the land-grant university system as defined in 7 USC § 3103. Public and private collaborations are encouraged.

Posted Date
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Closing Date
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Funding Opportunity Number
USDA-NIFA-OP-008501
Assistance Listing Number
10.230
Estimated Total Program Funding
$3,936,000
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement
No Match Required
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