$14.1M in expenses

Cultivating thriving production systems - this program funds research to develop scientific solutions to the challenges related to global demand for affordable, nutritious food, as well as the challenged for farmers and ranchers to produce it.

$12.3M in expenses

Bolstering healthy food systems - this program has a significant impact on human health, the environment and the economy. In a healthy food system, food processors, producers, distributors and retailers have the information and technologies needed to produce nutritious food for consumers

$7.4M in expenses

Sustaining vibrant agroecosystems - this program invests in agroecosystems research to understand and improve the connectivity between soil, water and the environment to produce results that fully sustain vibrant agroecosystems.

$5.9M in expenses

Other programs that advance food and agriculture science to develop tools, technologies, and information that benefit farmers, consumers, and the environment

$247K in expenses

Scientific workforce - in addition to research, FFAR supports a diverse, creative scientific workforce. FFAR's scientific workforce development programs recognize scientific leaders, provide unique research opportunities, support young faculty and inspire the next generation of scientists.