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This blog is designed for ANR's current and future principal investigators, other interested academics, and their administrative staff. Important and timely information on workshops and webinars presented by OCG, funding opportunities, guidance, and trending topics will be provided to you with a chance to directly comment if you have any concerns, questions, or suggestions on additional information you would like to see disseminated.

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NIFA Deadline Extensions Due to COVID-19

March 17, 2020

By Kathleen P Nolan

Dear Colleagues, Please note that NIFA is extending the following Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) deadlines in response to the disruptions in operations resulting from COVID-19.

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Funding Opportunity: Risk Management Education for Producers Underserved by Crop Insurance

March 13, 2020

By Kathleen P Nolan

Dear Colleagues, The Western Extension Risk Management Education Center (Western Center), in conjunction with the Northeast, North Central and Southern Center has announced a funding opportunity for projects that help farm and ranch families succeed through targeted risk management strategies.

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CDFA Healthy Soils Program Demo Applications Due April 23

March 11, 2020

By Kathleen P Nolan

Dear Colleagues, California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is now accepting applications for the Healthy Soils Program (HSP).

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USDA NRCS Conservation Innovation Grants Due May 8

March 11, 2020

By Kathleen P Nolan

Dear Colleagues, USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in California is accepting proposals for the 2020 Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) program.

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USDA Agency Mission, Vision, and Strategic Goals

February 28, 2020

By Kathleen P Nolan

Dear Colleagues, At this week's Contracts and Grants PI Training webinar on proposal development, we commented on the importance of reviewing a funder's mission, vision, and strategic goals as a key step in the process.

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