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USDA SBIR/STTR Topic 8.12 — Small and Mid-size Farms

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USDA-NIFA-TOPIC-8.12SBIR / STTR

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The USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture is soliciting proposals under Topic 8.12 to enhance the sustainability and profitability of small and mid-size farms and ranches. This initiative targets operations with annual agricultural sales under 1 million dollars, recognizing that these farms comprise 90 percent of all U.S. farms and are vital to the national economy and the preservation of natural resources. Projects must demonstrate a positive impact on the social fabric and leadership of rural communities. This solicitation is a total small business set-aside under the SBIR/STTR mandate for organizations with fewer than 500 employees. Applicants are required to emphasize how their project results will be disseminated to the broader small farm community to ensure widespread benefit. Interested parties can coordinate with the National Program Leader, Dr. Rachel Seman-Varner, regarding this federal opportunity.

General Info

USDA SBIR/STTR funding for small farms to improve sustainability and rural community profitability.

Agency

United States Department of Agriculture → National Institute of Food and Agriculture

NAICS

115116 - Farm Management Services

Place of Performance

Not specified

Set-Aside

SBA

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PhaseSolicitation

PostedOct 18

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyUnited States Department of Agriculture → National Institute of Food and Agriculture

Contacts1 person available

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Organization / AgencyUnited States Department of Agriculture → National Institute of Food and Agriculture

Office AddressN/A

Contacts

Dr. Rachel Seman-VarnerNational Program Leader

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Full Description

The Small and Mid-Size Farms topic area aims to promote and improve the sustainability and profitability of small and mid-size farms and ranches (where annual sales of agricultural products are less than $350,000 for small farms and between $350,000 and $999,999 for mid-size farms – hereafter referred to as small farms). Small farms account for 90 percent of all U.S. farms and they play an important role in the agricultural sector. The viability and sustainability of small farms is important to the nation’s economy and to the stewardship of our biological and natural resources. While some small farms are located in urban areas, most small farms are located in rural areas, and these farms are critical to sustaining and strengthening the leadership and social fabric of rural communities. Applicants should emphasize how their project would contribute to the well-being of rural communities and institutions. In particular, applicants should emphasize how the results of their project would be disseminated to other small farmers and provide benefit to the small farm community.