Overview
The goal of the Organic Transitions Program (ORG) is to support the development and implementation of research, extension and higher education programs to improve the competitiveness of organic livestock and crop producers, as well as those who are adopting organic practices. NIFA administers the ORG program by determining priorities in U.S. agriculture through Agency stakeholder input processes in consultation with the NAREEEAB.
ORG will continue to prioritize soil health and fertility, enhanced conservation, and understanding of weeds, pests, and diseases dynamics for better management to build viability of the organic farming system, protect important natural resources used by organic growers. The ORG program addresses the development of innovative organic practices and other allowable alternatives to substances recommended for removal from the National Organic Program’s National List of Allowed and Prohibited Substances. It is expected that all projects will integrate research, education and extension activities, as appropriate to project goals, although some projects may be weighted more heavily than others in one or more of these areas. However, all proposals should have activities and impact in research and at least one of the other areas: education and extension.
Featured Grant
Integrated Research, Education, and Extension Competitive Grants Program – Organic Transitions
Eligibility
- 1862 Land-grant Institutions
- 1890 Land-grant Institutions
- 1994 Land-grant Institutions
- Hispanic-Serving Institutions
- State Controlled Institutions of Higher Ed