This $166,178 Project Grant award, funded by the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) Crop Protection and Pest Management (CPPM) Competitive Grants Program (CFDA 10.329), supports integrated pest management (IPM) research, extension, and education initiatives across agricultural and community environments. The key products and services to be delivered include: IPM implementation in agronomic crops and animal agriculture, IPM education for pesticide applicators, and overall program coordination. Specific activities encompass developing new pest control technologies, conducting field research, creating educational resources, and implementing extension programs to help stakeholders manage pests more effectively in crop and livestock production systems, as well as urban backyard poultry operations. These efforts will be delivered collaboratively with faculty, staff, and stakeholder groups through varied extension materials, presentations, demonstrations, surveys, and programming. The award has an initial performance period from September 1, 2024 to August 31, 2025.
Mod # | Description | Reason For Modification | Federal Obligation (Click to sort descending) | Date (Click to sort ascending) |
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| Not listed | $166.2k | 7/31/24 |