Request for Information: Agricultural Innovation

Submit your ideas to spur innovation in agriculture and food systems and raise the profile of agricultural research.

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Research Gaps:

Over the next ten years, what are the most important research gaps that must be addressed to advance agricultural innovation?

Interdisciplinary Programs:

What interdisciplinary agriculture and food programs successfully impact agricultural innovation?

K-12:

What K-12 outreach programs are successful examples of introducing students to agricultural careers, and what are examples of effective ways to introduce agriculture to suburban and urban students interested in STEM careers?

Higher-Ed Recruitment:

How can colleges and universities recruit STEM undergraduates into agricultural disciplines? What effect, if any, do freshman research courses have for this purpose?

Resources:

What resources are fundamental to addressing agricultural research needs?

Training:

What further training is needed among agricultural professionals to take advantage of advances in agriculture research?

Other Information:

Is there any additional information, not requested above, that you believe OSTP should consider in identifying crucial areas of agricultural research?