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Research grant for those who may be interested - great to see sustainability perspectives reflected in federal grants! Julie Cotton, M.S. Academic Specialist Sustainable Agriculture & Food Systems Michigan State University A264 Plant and Soil Science Building East Lansing, MI 48824 [log in to unmask] 517-355-0271 ext. 1156 undergrads: www.safss.msu.edu grads: www.effs.msu.edu > Begin forwarded message: > >> The goal of the Food Security Challenge Area for FY 2015 is to develop agricultural production research, education, and extension to develop more sustainable, productive, and economically viable plant and animal production systems. This program will also develop regionally adapted crop cultivars and livestock/breeds that contribute to rural economic development and prosperity while enhancing food security. These investments will increase food security by improving agricultural production systems at the regional and national levels and by encouraging diversification of agricultural production. >> >> Bill >> >> William Humphrey >> Michigan State University >> MSU AgBio Research >> 517-355-0123 (Office) >> 517-353-5406 (Fax) >> >> >> The following grant opportunity postings were made on the Grants.gov <http://grants.gov/> Find Opportunities service: >> >> USDA >> Department of Agriculture >> National Institute of Food and Agriculture Agriculture and Food Research Initiative: Food Security Challenge Area Grant >> http://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=272432 <http://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=272432>