OFRF technical program coordinator Jane Sooby is available to work with farmers and others interested in doing on-farm research and applying for grants. The deadlines for proposal consideration are July 15 for the fall funding cycle, and January 15 for the spring funding cycle. Four proposal options are being offered. Demonstration Grants for university researchers, private groups, non-profit organizations, government entities and others to address local or regional pest management challenges. Projects typically involve practical demonstration or reduced-risk practices on private or public property.
Evaluations describe an existing pest management system.
Alliance Grants are to help commodity groups, non-agricultural groups, and urban groups address pest management issues on a regional or statewide scale.