The Inter-Disciplinary Engagement in Animal Systems (IDEAS) program area priority within the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative seeks to bridge traditional disciplinary divides and address complex issues in animal agriculture (including aquaculture). It funds integrated projects — which blend research with education or Extension —that focus on precision animal management, environmental synergies of animal production and societal aspects of animal welfare.
Total Awards: 12 awards (All awarded) Total Funding: $9,650,000 total funding Program Name: Inter-Disciplinary Engagement in Animal Systems (IDEAS) (A1261) CRIS Link: https://cris.nifa.usda.gov/cgi-bin/starfinder/0?path=fastlink1.txt&id=anon&pass=&search=(GC=A1261)%20AND%20(IY=2023)&format=WEBTITLESG NPL's: Angelica Van Goor and Diomy Zamora
2022 Awardees:
- Auburn University
- Colorado State University
- The Ohio State University
- Oklahoma State University
- Purdue University (2 awards)
- University of Arizona; University of Florida
- University of Tennessee
- University of Vermont
- University of Wisconsin–Madison (2 awards)
TOPIC Education, Animals, Environment
RELATED PROGRAM Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI)
FARM BILL PRIORITY AREAS Agriculture systems and technology
U.S. STATES AND TERRITORIES Alabama, Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Indiana, Ohio, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Vermont, Wisconsin
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