federal funding for research has lagged far behind support for conventional agriculture. Farmers interested in transitioning to organic or improving performance of their organic systems often lack the guidance they need to succeed.
Research is a key driver of innovation in the agricultural sector. It’s where we find new crop varieties that yield greater amounts of nutritious food. And where we find breakthroughs in pest control, soil enrichment and water conservation. These innovations also yield direct economic benefits to farmers, rural communities, and consumers.
In organic research, we also find the roots of connecting healthy people to a healthy planet.
is intended to fund the best and brightest minds to help drive the organics industry forward, create social equity, and meet the growing consumer demand for organic food.
Clif’s endowment portfolio, with support from our funding partners, totals $10M for organic agriculture research with an emphasis in:
• Organic Plant Breeding
• Organic Grain Research
• California’s Organic Production
• Midwest Organic Production
• Southern Organic Research and Extension
Although organic is the fastest growing sector of the food economy,
LESS THAN 3% OF PUBLIC
$2M TOTAL
$10 MILLION PORTFOLIO
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With a funding match from UW Alumni John and Tashia Morgridge, this endowment supports research and outreach to improve organic and sustainable cropping systems in the Mid organic no investment will also support a multi network of researchers and organic farmers to improve the supply of quality food organic oats, small grains, and seeds.
$2M TOTAL
A BETTER PLANET STARTS WITH ORGANIC.
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