Alfalfa Seed and Alfalfa Forage Systems Program

Objective

AFRP is an integrated research and extension program that supports technology transfer to improve overall agricultural productivity, profitability, and support of natural resources through conventional and organic alfalfa seed and forage production systems. AFRP encourages applicants to establish interdisciplinary and multi-location regional research and extension networks to address national priorities or regional science needs of the U.S. alfalfa industry. By bringing together expertise across multiple universities, federal agencies, and industry organizations and states, AFRP projects seek to enhance the effectiveness of limited state, federal, and industry resources and so produce greater long-lasting impacts.

Who Can Apply

• Nonprofit Organization

(1) State agricultural experiment stations; (2) colleges and universities; (3) university research foundations; (4) other research institutions and organizations; (5) Federal agencies, (6) national laboratories; (7) private organizations or corporations; (8) individuals who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents; and (9) any group consisting of 2 or more entities identified in (1) through (8).

Who Benefits

• Individual/Family
• Private nonprofit institution/organization
• Public nonprofit institution/organization
• Other public institution/organization

(1) State agricultural experiment stations; (2) colleges and universities; (3) university research foundations; (4) other research institutions and organizations; (5) Federal agencies, (6) national laboratories; (7) private organizations or corporations; (8) individuals who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents; and (9) any group consisting of 2 or more entities identified in (1) through (8).

Assistance Types

• Grant

Program Contact

bisoondat.macoon@usda.gov
(601) 331-6023