Grant-Funded Projects

Frequently used acronyms

CAR = Crops at Risk
CIG = Conservation Innovation Grant
NIFA = National Institute of Food and Agriculture
NRCS = National Resources Conservation Service
NRI = National Research Initiative
NSF = National Science Foundation
OREI = Organic Agriculture Research and Extension Initiative
SARE = USDA Southern Region Sustainable Agriculture and Research Education

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Project TitleResearchersFunding SourceAmountYears
Designing Novel Approaches to Map Implicit Benefits of Investments in Underserved Communities, Center of Excellence
PI: Kathleen LiangUSDA NIFA$998,6422024-2028
Building Resilience to Shocks and Disruptions: Creating Sustainable and Equitable Local and Regional Food Systems in the US Midwest Region and BeyondCo-PI: Kathleen LiangUSDA Sustainable Agricultural Systems$10,000,0002023-2028
Cultivating a New Generation of Teachers to Create Resilient Agri-food Systems through Experiential LearningPI: Kathleen LiangUSDA NIFA Workforce Development Program$500,0002023-2026
Generating Racial Equity and Justice by Empowering and Engaging Underserved Farmers to Adopt Conservation Practices (GREEN UP)
PI: Kathleen LiangUSDA Natural Resource Conservation Service, Conservation Outreach: Equity Conservation Cooperative Agreement$707,3892022-2024
Grant-writing Training for Extension Agents and Service Providers to Support Underserved Farmers
PI: Kathleen Liang, Robyn StoutUS Department of Agriculture Southern Sustainable Agriculture Research & Extension Program$79,9962022-2024
Amplifying the Relevancy of Financial Benchmarking through Expanded Outreach and Environmental Emphasis to Grow the National Database
Co-PI: Kathleen LiangUSDA NIFA, #2022-38504-37841$500,0002022-2023
Farm Bill: Supporting Career Pathways in Sustainable Agriculture Sciences for Women and Minority Community College Students across NCPI: Angel Cruz, Terri Long, Michelle Schroeder-MorenoUS Dept. of Agriculture – National Institute of Food and Agriculture (USDA NIFA)$200,0002023-2025
EmPOWERing Mountain Food Systems- Partnerships Strengthening Supply Chains to Increase Farm IncomePI: Michelle Schroeder-MorenoAppalachian Regional Commission (ARC)$1,186,4092023-2026
USDA Transition to Organic Partners Program for the SoutheastPI: Hannah Dankbar, Michelle Schroeder-MorenoFlorida Organic Growers (Prime--Agricultural Marketing Service - USDA)$100,0152023
SARE Meat and Poultry WesternPI: Sarah Blacklin, Lee MeniusUniversity of Maryland - College Park (Prime--USDA - National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA))$410,0002023-2027
Managing Risks across the Small Meat and Poultry Supply Chain in NC: Innovative Tools, Technical Support, Coordination, and Price-to-Market Training for Long-term Business Viability.PI: Sarah Blacklin, Lee MeniusUniversity of Arkansas (Prime--USDA - National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA))$149,9892023-2025
Widening the Supply Chain Bottleneck for Beginning and Transitioning Local Meat Producers: Developing Targeted Tools, Resources, and Training to Mitigate Processing Risk and Expand Market OpportunitiesPI: Sarah Blacklin, Lee MeniusUniversity of Arkansas (Prime--USDA - National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA))$50,0002022-2024
Pre-K Play-Based Anti-Racism CurriculumPI: Shironda Brown, Caroline HundleyWe Are$15,0002023-2025
CEFS' North Carolina Local Food Council ProjectPI: Angel Cruz, Abbey PinerZ. Smith Reynolds Foundation$50,0002023
Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) Program 2021PI: Robyn StoutNorth Carolina A&T State University (Prime--US Dept. of Agriculture - National Institute of Food and Agriculture (USDA NIFA))$15,0002022-2024
How Toxic is Your Fescue? Evaluation for Endophyte Status of Fescue PasturesPI: Carolyn Young, Matthew Poore, Deidre HammonNC Cattlemen's Association$6,9912023
Evaluating Levels of Cotton Gin Byproduct In Growing Beef Cattle DietsPI: Deidre Hammon, Matthew PooreNC Cattlemen's Association$6,9782023
Assessing Yield, Quality, and Suitability of Tall Fescue Varieties in NCPI: Deidre Hammon, Matthew PooreNC Cattlemen's Association$6,9542022-2023
Upcycling Wet Brewers' Grains as a High Quality Feed for Growing Beef CattlePI: Deidre Hammon, Matthew PooreNC Cattlemen's Association$6,9772022-2023
Bale Grazing: A Practical, Low-Cost, and Environmentally-Sound Management Strategy to Winter Beef CattlePI: Matthew Poore, Deidre Hammon, Alan FranzluebbersUniversity of Kentucky (Prime--US Dept. of Agriculture - Natural Resources Conservation Service (USDA NRCS))$218,6142022-2024
Breeding and Characterizing New Cultivars of Grain and Fiber HempPI: David SuchoffCornell University (Prime--Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research (FFAR))$40,7872022-2023
Elucidating the Genetic Basis for Sub-tropical Flowering in HempPI: David SuchoffCornell University (Prime--Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research (FFAR))$50,8292022-2023
Suppression of Guava Root Knot Nematode using Sesame as a rotational alternativePI: Angela Post, Adrienne Gomy, David SuchoffSouthern Region IPM Center$24,8532022-2024
CEFS Harvest Health - Produce Rx Education with VecinosPI: Michelle Schroeder-MorenoDogwood Health Trust$205,3502023-2024
Food Councils Partnering to Develop Viable and Equitable Regional Food Value ChainsPI: Abbey Piner, Margaret Knight, Michelle Schroeder-MorenoUS Dept. of Agriculture – Agricultural Marketing Service (USDA AMS)$847,5412022-2025
Farm to Early Care and Education Implementation GrantPI: Caroline StoverAppalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project (Prime--Centers for Disease Control & Prevention)$37,0092021-2023
Analysis to Support Soil Health and Climate Change ResearchPI: Michelle Schroeder-MorenoUS Dept. of Agriculture – Agricultural Research Service (USDA ARS)$150,0002022-2027
Producing North Carolina GingerPI: Sanjun GuNC Specialty Crops Block Grant$148,5422023-2025
Long-term Phosphorus Carryover in Loblolly Pine PlantationsPI: Rachel Cook, Kevin Garcia, Alexander WoodleyUS Dept. of Agriculture – National Institute of Food and Agriculture (USDA NIFA)$649,9122022-2026
Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) Program 2021 (2022-23 Southern Region Sustainable Agriculture and Education Training Program - Program Assistant) (MSA22)PI: Chris Reberg-HortonUniversity of Georgia (Prime--US Dept. of Agriculture (USDA) - National Institute of Food and Agriculture)$33,0002022-2023
Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) Program 2021 [NCSU Component: 2022-2023 Southern Model State Program Training Grant (MSP22) - PDP Model State Program]PI: Chris Reberg-HortonUniversity of Georgia (Prime--US Dept. of Agriculture (USDA) - National Institute of Food and Agriculture)$22,0002022-2023
Field-Scale Testing of Weed Identification and Mapping Tools for Accelerating Integrated Weed Management Research and Adoption - NC StatePI: Chris Reberg-HortonUS Dept. of Agriculture - Agricultural Research Service (USDA ARS) (Prime--United Soybean Board)$89,6002022-2022
To Expand Outreach and Technical Assistance for the SCCC through Training on New Tools and Other ActivitiesPI: Chris Reberg-HortonUS Dept. of Agriculture – Natural Resources Conservation Service (USDA NRCS)$125,0002022-2027
Fostering Opportunities and Prosperity for Underserved Groups through Innovative Concepts of BioeconomyPI: Kathleen LiangUS Dept. of Agriculture – Office of Chief Economist$97,0002022-2024
Supporting Health Equity through Local Food Councils Across NCPI: Angel Cruz, Abbey PinerNC Department of Health & Human Services (DHHS) (Prime--Centers for Disease Control & Prevention)$480,2942022-2023
Farm bill. North Carolina Farm to School Institute: Growing Local Food Systems, Connecting Community Leaders, and Supporting School ResiliencyPI: Elizabeth Driscoll, Remington Ham, Tessa ThravesUS Dept. of Agriculture – National Institute of Food and Agriculture (USDA NIFA)$219,4582022-2024
NOBLE - Cover Crops Germplasm & Breeding in Support of Cultivar DevelopmentPI: Chris Reberg-HortonNoble Research Institute, LLC (Prime--Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research (FFAR))$425,3502021-2023
Cover Crop Germplasm and Breeding in Support of New Cultivar DevelopmentPI: Chris Reberg-HortonFoundation for Food and Agriculture Research (FFAR)$594,2812021-2022
USDA HBCU Innovative Agribusiness CenterPI: Kenrett Jefferson-Moore, Kathleen Liang, Michelle EleyUS Dept. of Agriculture (USDA) - National Institute of Food and Agriculture)$1,920,0002022-2025
Community Engagement and Assessment for Healthy, Equitable, and Resilient Food Systems in Southeastern North CarolinaPI: Robyn Stout, Dara Bloom, Shironda Williams, Caroline Stover, Duarte Morais, Hannah DankbarKate B. Reynolds Charitable Trust$533,9882022-2024
Beyond Yield: A comprehensive evaluation of enhanced efficiency fertilizers for reducing nitrous oxide emissions and ammonia volatilization in corn systemsPI: Alexander Woodley, Deanna Osmond, Robert Austin, Wayne Robarge, Roderick Rejesus, Joshua Heitman, Gatiboni Colpo, Luciano ColpoUS Dept. of Agriculture – Natural Resources Conservation Service (USDA NRCS)$1,061,7902022-2025
Addressing Fiber Hemp Production ChallengesPI: David Suchoff, Andre WestNC Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services$80,0002022-2023
Multistate Screening Of Triploid Cbd Hemp Agronomic Performance And Pollen SensitivityPI: David SuchoffFoundation for Food and Agriculture Research (FFAR)$38,7522021-2022
Investigating Sesame Production in North CarolinaPI: David Suchoff, Angela Post, Marie GornyNC Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services$71,0002022-2023
Cultivating Grower-Buyer Partnership for Ethnic CropsPI: Kathleen LiangNC Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services$50,0002022-2024
Generating Racial Equity and Justice by Empowering and Engaging Underserved farmers to adopt conservation Practices (GREEN UP)PI: Kathleen LiangUS Dept. of Agriculture - Natural Resources Conservation Service (USDA NRCS)$707,3892022-2024
Southeast Dairy Business Innovation InitiativePI: Stephanie Ward, Brittany Whitmore, Andrew Weaver, William HollifieldUniversity of Tennessee (Prime--US Dept. of Agriculture - Agricultural Marketing Service (USDA AMS))$194,6002021-2024
Blocking seed production: Next-generation cost-effective approach for molecular integrated management solutions of Palmer amaranthPI: Ramon Leon GonzalezCotton, Inc.$25,0002022-2022
Continued Development of a Rapid Monitoring and Testing Strategy for Early Detection of Glufosinate Resistant Palmer amaranth in Soybean FieldsPI: Wesley Everman, Ramon Leon GonzalezNC Soybean Producers Association, Inc.$14,1772022-2023
North Carolina Food Councils Supporting Healthy Equitable Food System Solutions Across the StatePI: Angel Cruz, Abbey PinerNC Department of Health & Human Services (DHHS) (Prime--Centers for Disease Control & Prevention)$186,3062021-2022
Strengthening Food & Agriculture Value Chains in NC Through Farm to Child Care CollaborationsPI: Caroline Stover, Shironda Brown, Dara Bloom, Angel CruzUS Dept. of Agriculture - Agricultural Marketing Service (USDA AMS)$993,8252021-2024
Expanding Direct-to-Consumer Marketing and Processing Capacity for Local Meat in Response to Covid-19PI: Sarah Blacklin, Lee Menius, Angel Cruz, Robyn Stout, Dara BloomUS Dept. of Agriculture - Agricultural Marketing Service (USDA AMS)$749,8392021-2024
Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) Program 2020 [NCSU Title: 2021 Southern SARE Model State Program – Training Grant, North Carolina State University, 2021-2022 Model State Program - Training Grant (MSP21)]PI: Christopher Reberg-HortonUniversity of Georgia (Prime--US Dept. of Agriculture (USDA) - National Institute of Food and Agriculture)$55,5552021-2022
1890 Center of Excellence for Small Farmers, Entrepreneurship, and Rural ProsperityPI: Kathleen Liang1890 Center of Excellence for Small Farmers, Entrepreneurship, and Rural Prosperity$320,6342022-2023
Breaking down the barriers of benchmarking financial analysis to support farmersPI: Kathleen LiangUS Dept. of Agriculture (USDA) - National Institute of Food and Agriculture)$500,0002021-2022
GROW: A National Response to the Herbicide-Resistant Weed Epidemic - NC StatePI: Christopher Reberg-Horton, Wesley Everman, Ramon Leon GonzalezUS Dept. of Agriculture - Agricultural Research Service (USDA ARS) (Prime--US Dept. of Agriculture (USDA))$562,8262021-2026
Expanding the Cover Crop Breeding Network: New Species and Traits for Organic GrowersPI: Christopher Reberg-Horton, Ramon Leon Gonzalez, Joseph MurphyCornell University (Prime--US Dept. of Agriculture - National Institute of Food and Agriculture (USDA NIFA))$186,5482021-2022
Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) Program 2020 (NCSU Component: Southern Pasture-Raised Beef Production: From Farm to Table to Us)PI: Matt Poore, Alan Franzluebbers, Sierra YoungDuke University (Prime--US Dept. of Agriculture - National Institute of Food and Agriculture (USDA NIFA))$20,3822021-2022
Boots On the Ground: North Carolina’s Veteran Farmer ApprenticeshipPI: Angel Cruz, Hannah Dankbar, Michelle Schroeder-MorenoUS Dept. of Agriculture (USDA) - National Institute of Food and Agriculture)$626,2302021-2024
Building Equity in the Food System: CORE- a Model for Institutional Change
PI: Shorlette AmmonsBlue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina Foundation$1,705,0002021-2024
Cultivating a Food Council Network towards Justice & Solidarity
PI: Abbey Piner, Shorlette Ammons, Margaret KnightKellogg Foundation$300,0002021-2023
Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) Program 2019
PI: Christopher Reberg-Horton, Dara Bloom, Alexander Woodley, Ramon Leon, Wayne Robarge, Alan Franzluebbers, Shuijin HuUniversity of Georgia (Prime--US Dept. of Agriculture (USDA) - National Institute of Food and Agriculture)$100,0002020-2021
Developing Spanish Communicative Competence Among Veterinary and Animal Science Students as a Means for Improving U.S. Agriculture
PI:Silvana PietrosemoliTexas Tech University (Prime--US Dept. of Agriculture (USDA) - National Institute of Food and Agriculture)$115,0002021-2024
Managing Rye-Metolachlor Interactions to Improve Herbicide Efficacy
PI: Ramon Leon GonzalezUS Dept. of Agriculture (USDA) - Agriculture Research Service (Prime--US Dept. of Agriculture (USDA) - National Institute of Food and Agriculture)$44,0002021-2022
Using 3-D Characterization and Mapping of Cover Crops and Weeds to Fight Herbicide Resistant Weeds and Avoid Reverting to Tillage-Based Weed Control
PI: Ramon Leon GonzalezUS Dept. of Agriculture - Natural Resources Conservation Service (USDA NRCS)$752,5182021-2024
Building a NC Agricultural Apprenticeship for Entrepreneurship and Rural Opportunities (NC AAERO)
PI: Angel Cruz, Becky BowenUniversity of Georgia (Prime--US Dept. of Agriculture (USDA) - National Institute of Food and Agriculture)$500,0002021-2026
Center for Environmental Farming Systems (CEFS) - North Carolina Local Food Council (NCLFC) project


PI: Angel Cruz, Abbey Piner, Nancy CreamerZ. Smith Reynolds Foundation$50,0002021-2022
Rice Development in North Carolina
PI: Angela Post, David SuchoffNC Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services$52,4632021
Investigating Sesame Production in North Carolina

PI: David Suchoff, Angela Post, Adrienne GornyNC Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services$63,2092021-2022
Installation of an Argus Control System to Improve and Expand Environmental Control at the NCSU Phytotron
PI: Ricardo HernandezNC Biotechnology Center$150,0002021-2022
ADVANCES: Agricultural Drivers in Virginia and North Carolina towards more effective Ecosystem Services
PI: Matthew Poore, Deidre Harmon, Paul Siciliano, Alan FranzluebbersVirginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (aka Virginia Tech) (Prime--US Dept. of Agriculture - Natural Resources Conservation Service (USDA NRCS))$159,6022020-2023
Southern Pasture-Raised Beef: from Farm to Table to Us
PI: Matthew Poore, Sierra YougSARE$80,0002021-2024
Real-Time Farmer Learning on Benefits of Cover Crops for Managing Soil Health, and Water and Nutrients Dynamics
PI: Christopher Reberg-HortonUS. Dept. of Agriculuture – Natural Resources Conservation Service$2,003,7782021-2026
Remote Internship to Support Enterprises for Local Foods (RISE for Local Foods)PI: Angel CruzConservation Fund (Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina Foundation)$2,0002020-2021
Harnett County Central Community Kitchen Evaluation PlanPI: Dara Bloom, Caroline Stover, Lindsey MaslowDuke Endowment$100,0002021-2023
Developing Food and Agricultural Career Pathways for Lumbee YouthPI: Angel Cruz, Michelle Schroeder-MorenoNative American Agriculture Fund$200,5872020-2022
Expanding Markets for Local Food Intermediary Businesses and Farmers with Senior Meal Services in North CarolinaPI: Robyn Stout, Krystal Chojnacki, Margaret Knight, Abbey Piner, Hannah Dankbar, Nancy Creamer, Becky Bowen, Angel CruzUSDA Agricultural Marketing Service$496,6422020-2023
Open Field Agrivoltaics with an Innovative Spectral Beam Splitting Solar CollectorPI: Ricardo HernandezUnited States – Israel Binational Agricultural Research & Development Fund (BARD)$155,0002020-2023
Agriculture Soil Health ProjectPI: Christopher Reberg-HortonUSDA NRCS$460,0002020-2022
Biochemical Targets for Weed Growth SuppressionPI: Ramon Leon Gonzalez, Ramsey LewisOerthBio$50,0002020-2021
Filling the Production Gap: Optimizing Sorghum Pest and Water Management in a Wheat-sorghum Double Crop SystemPI: Alexander Woodley, Anders Huseth, Joshua SchmidtNC Small Grain Growers Association, Inc.$10,0002020-2021
Building Resilient Local Meat Supply Chains in the Face of COVID-19: Enhancing Processing Services, Farm Viability, and Market Capacity.PI: Sarah Blacklin, Nancy CreamerGolden Leaf Foundation$198,8432021-2023
Sustainable Agriculture Research and Educations (SARE) Program 2020 [NCSU Title: Southern Region Sustainable Agriculture Training Program - Professional Development Program 2020-21 Model State Program]PI: Christopher Reberg-HortonUniversity of Georgia (Prime--US Dept. of Agriculture (USDA) - National Institute of Food and Agriculture)$50,0002020-2021
Building a NC Agricultural Apprenticeship for Entrepreneurship and Rural Opportunities (NC AAERO)PI: Angel Cruz, Becky Bowen, Nancy CreamerUSDA NIFA$499,3222021-2026
Systems-based integrated program for enhancing the sustainability of antibiotic-restricted poultry production
Co-PI: Liang, Kathleen
Univ. of Connecticut prime, $10,000,000 USDA NIFA Sustainable Ag Systems Grant$760,0002020-2025
Rapid Return On Investment: Defining Rates Of Soil Health Improvement During Organic Transition In The Southeast
Co-PI's: Alexander Woodley, Lake Ricker, Matthew Clark Kulesza, Stephanie Brooke, Joshua Heitman
US Dept. of Agriculture (USDA) - National Institute of Food and Agriculture
$473,871
2020-2023
Open Field Agrivoltaics with an Innovative Spectral Beam Splitting Solar CollectorPI: Ricardo, Hernandez
United States - Israel Binational Agricultural Research & Development Fund (BARD)
$155,000
2020-2023
Genomic Breeding Strategies to Preserve Genetic Diversity and increase robustnessCo-PI's: Maltecca, Christian, Maestri, Francesco T

Select Sires, Inc.
$105,6802020-2022
COVID-19 Impacts on the NC Food System and Investment Opportunities to Build ResilienceCo-PI's:Piner, Abbey, Creamer, NancyBlue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina Foundation
$100,0002020
Development of Deep Neural Network for detection of aquatic weedsCo-PI's: Richardson, Robert J, Leon, Ramon GonzaloAnimal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) - USDA$56,5112020-2021
Biochemical Targets for Weed Growth SuppressionCo-PI's: Leon, Ramon Gonzalo, Lewis, Ramsey S. OerthBio$50,0002020-2021
Improving the Welfare and Productivity of Lactating Sows During Heat Stress Events Through GenomicsPI: Maestri, Francesco TPurdue University (Prime--US Dept. of Agriculture (USDA) - National Institute of Food and Agriculture)$47,7852020-2023
Expand Local Meat Processing Capacity, Resilience, And Viability For Nc Farmers, Processors, And Staff Through Targeted Technical Assistance.Co-PI's: Blacklin, Sarah Elizabeth, Creamer, Nancy G., Menius, Lee AlanBlue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina Foundation
$30,0002020-2021
Training and Awareness Building: Youth, Food, and Climate ResilienceCo-PI's: Stout, Robyn Deanne, Ukah, Bevelyn Afor, Creamer, Nancy G Triangle Community Foundation$25,0002020-2021
Integrating cattle farming, mushroom production and abundant corn stover for year-round farm profitabilityCo-PI: Obed QuaicoeUSDA – NIFA (AFRI)$500,0002019-2022
Integrative Research for Sustainable Crucifer Production: Pest Management, Soil Health and ProfitabilityPI: Obed QuaicoeUSDA NIFA Evans-Allen Grant$335,1342019-2020
Exploring whether changing the retail environment through 'bundling' can reduce health inequities in the WIC nutrition program for women and childrenPI: Lindsey Haynes-MaslowRobert Wood Johnson Foundation

$250,0002020-2022
Small Farmers’ Readiness to Adopt and Consumers’ Willingness to Pay for Value-AddedPI: Obed QuaicoeUSDA NIFA Evans-Allen Grant$241,5992019-2020
Turning Profit$ by Growing Ethnic CropsPI: Katheen LiangNCDA&CS, Specialty Crop Program$40,0002020-2022
A Multi-tactic Approach for Minimizing Palmer Amaranth Seedbank Replenishment in CottonCo-PI's: Ramon Leon Gonzalez, Charles Cahoon Jr.Cotton, Inc.$23,0002020
FYI Summer GatheringCo-PI's: Bevelyn Ukah, Robyn Stout, Nancy CreamerALCES Foundation$12,5002020
Impact of Long-Term Manure Application on Corn Nitrogen NeedsCo-PI's: Stephanie Kulesza, Alexander Woodley, Luciano Colpo GatiboniCorn Growers Association of NC, Inc.$11,8142020-2021
Statewide Farm to School Capacity Building (COVID-19)PI: Tessa ThravesBlue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina Foundation$8,0002020-2021
Connecting for Impact: A Network of Food Councils Activating Lasting Change (COVID -19)PI: Abbey PinerBlue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina Foundation$8,0002020-2021
Improved Nutrient Cycling through Better Feed ManagementPI: Stephanie WardNC SARE – Specialist Award$3,5002020
Central Community KitchensPI: Caroline StoverDuke Endowment$2,0002020
A Multifaceted Approach to Production and Pest Management in Organic Sweetpotato SystemsCo-PI's: Katherine Jennings, David Suchoff, Alexander Woodley, Anders Huseth, Lina Quesada, Jonathan SchuiltheisUS Dept. of Agriculture (USDA) - National Institute of Food and Agriculture$920,4902019-2022
Agroecology Scholars Program in Research and Extension (ASPIRE) for DiversityCo-PI's: Angel Cruz, Michelle Schroeder-Moreno, David Suchoff, Alexander Woodley, Alexandria Graves, Nancy Creamer, Koralalage JayaratneUS Dept. of Agriculture (USDA) - National Institute of Food and Agriculture$359,5242019-2023
Developing Cover Crop Decision Support Tools and Meta-analysis for NRCS and the Northeast, Southeast, and Midwest Cover Crop CouncilsPI: Christopher Reberg-HortonUS Dept. of Agriculture (USDA) - Agriculture Research Service$148,5452019-2024
Mariculture Tourism: Cultivating Consumer Demand & Coastal Community SupplyCo-PI's: Whitney Knollenberg, Jane Harrison, Carla BarbieriNational Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) (Prime--US Dept. of Commerce (DOC))$119,7842019-2021
Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) Program: CEFS Long Term Systems Research: Providing the Building Blocks for Resilient Food Production SystemsCo-PI's: Christopher Reberg-Horton, Dara Bloom, Alexander Woodley, Ramon Leon, Wayne Robarge, Alan Franzluebbers, Shuijin HuUniversity of Georgia (Prime--US Dept. of Agriculture (USDA) - National Institute of Food and Agriculture)$100,0002019-2020
Improving Welfare And Disease Management On Organic Dairy Herds Through Fly ControlCo-PI's: David Watswon, Stephanie Ward, Kevin AndersonUS Dept. of Agriculture (USDA) - National Institute of Food and Agriculture$49,9072019-2020
Utilizing Genomic Information to Increase Robustness and Minimize the Unfavorable Effects of Inbreeding in the Angus PopulationCo-PI's: Christian Maltecca, Francesco MaestriAmerican Angus Association$45,0002019-2020
Empowering Mountain Food SystemsCo-PI's: Ronald Walker, Laura Lauffer, Nanyc Creamer, Krystal ChojnackiCherokee Preservation Foundation$35,5872019-2020
NC Leadership for Women in the Beef Industry; Farm Safety During Storm RecoveryCo-PI's: Matthew Poore, April Shaeffer, Deidre Harmon, Johnny RogersUniversity of Kentucky Research Foundation$11,9742019-2020
Utilization of Deltamethrin Infused Fencing to Reduce Impact of Flies on Dairy OperationsCo-Pi's: David Watson, Stephanie WardNorth Carolina Dairy Producers Association (NCDPA)$4,4202019-2020
First Table: A Planning Grant to Support the Expansion of Central Kitchens to Supply Healthier Meals to Child Care Providers in Rural North Carolina CommunitiesCo-PI's Caroline Stover, Nancy Creamer, Dara BloomChild Care Services Association (Prime--Duke Endowment)$4,0002019-2020
Enhancing the Sustainability of US Cropping Systems through Cover Crops and an Innovative Information and Technology NetworkCo-PI’s: Chris Reberg-Horton, Ramon Gonzalez, Alex Woodley.US Dept. of Agriculture (USDA) - National Institute of Food and Agriculture (Prime--US Dept. of Agriculture (USDA) - Agriculture Research Service)$9,994,4042019-2024
Expanding Farming Benchmarking Result$ Through Multi-State Collaborations And MentoringCo-PI: Kathleen Liang - Lead Institution: University of MissouriUSDA- NIFA $500,0002019-2020
Southern Region SARE Sustainable Agriculture Training Programs - PDP - 2019-2020 Model State Program - Program AssistantPI: Chris Reberg-Horton(Prime--US Dept. of Agriculture (USDA) - National Institute of Food and Agriculture)$33,3332019-2020
SNAP-Ed Steps to Health FY19 ProposalCo-PI's: Lindesy Maslow, Patricia Dunn, Carolyn Bird, Anne Hardison - Moody, Dara Bloom, Michael Edwards, Gretchen Hofing, Koralalage JayaratneNC Department of Health & Human Services (DHHS) (Prime--US Dept. of Agriculture - Food and Nutrition Services (USDA FNS))$2,209,7352018-2019
EmPOWERing Mountain Food Systems: Cultivating a Profitable Local Food Industry Cluster through Entrepreneurial and Business Support, Infrastructure Development, Training, Leadership Development and Capacity BuildingCo-PI's: Laura Lauffer, Nancy Creamer, Krystal Chojnacki, Abbey Piner, Carla Barbieri, Robyn Stout, Sarah Blacklin, Bevelyn Ukah, Tessa Thraves, Whitney KnollenbergAppalachian Regional Commission (ARC)$1,100,0002019-2022
Examining Food Insecurity in Rural America: A Qualitative StudyPI: Lindsey MaslowShare Our Strength (Prime--Corporation for National and Community Service)$125,0002018-2019
Effectively Using Permanent and Temporary Electric Fence Technology: Adviser Training to Support Producers Implementing Adaptive Grazing Management.Co-PI's: Matt Poore, Johnny Rogers, Deidre HarmonSouthern Region Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE)$79,9542019 - 2020
Statewide Systemic Change in the Food System: A Path to Environmental Health and Sustainability, Social and Economic Justice, and Community-Based DemocracyCo-PI's: Nancy Creamer, Abbey Piner, Angel CruzZ. Smith Reynolds Foundation$75,0002019 - 2020
Understanding Tradeoffs for Cover Crop Deployment in Organic Sweet PotatoCo-PI's: Anders Huseth, Alec WoodleySouthern Region IPM Center$29,9902019 - 2020
Uncovering Winter Crop Effect on Soybean Production in North CarolinaCo-PI's: Rachel Vann, Alex Woodley, David JordanNC Soybean Producers Association, Inc.$25,9262019 - 2020
Evaluating Benefits of Winter Annual Cover Crop Systems for Organic Sweet Potato in North CarolinaCo-PI's: Alex Woodley, Anders Huseth, Chris Reberg-HortonOrganic Farming Research Foundation$19,8782019 - 2020
Community Food Share ProjectPI: Dara BloomFarmer Foodshare (Prime--US Dept. of Agriculture (USDA) - National Institute of Food and Agriculture)$14,9622018 - 2021
Examining the Impact of North Carolina's Statewide Healthy Food Small Retailer Policy on Diet-Related Outcomes in Rural Food DesertsCo-PI's: Lindsey Maslow, Kathryn BoysUNC - East Carolina University (Prime--Robert Wood Johnson Foundation)$14,7962018 - 2019
Evaluating Cow-calf Production Efficiency By Comparing Mature Cow Weight and Calf Weaning WeightCo-PI's: Matt Poore, Deidre Harmon, Johnny RogersNC Cattlemen's Association$6,9722019
Determination of Cow and Calf Stress Associated with Different Weaning StrategiesCo-PI's: Carrie Pickworth, Matt Poore, Deidre HarmonNC Cattlemen's Association$6,7502019
Utilizing Craft Brewing Side Streams of Trub, Hops, and Yeast Mix (THYM) as a Novel Feed Additive and an Alternative to Monensin in Beef Cattle DietsCo-PI's: Deidre Harmon, Matt Poore, Johnny Rogers, April ShaefferNC Cattlemen's Association$6,7102019
Comparison of Stocker Cattle Performance on Two Double-Crop Forage SystemsCo-PI's: Carrie Pickworth, Diedre Harmon, Matt Poore, Joan EisemannNC Cattlemen's Association$6,3002019
Utilizing Cool-Season Annual Grasses and Grass-Legume Mixtures for Grazing and SilageCo-PI's: Deidre Harmon, Matt Poore, Johnny Rogers, April ShaefferNC Cattlemen's Association$6,2362019
Whole Cottonseed and Cotton Gin Byproduct for Beef CattleCo-PI's: Matt Poore, Deidre Harmon, Carrie PickworthNC Cattlemen's Association$6,2302019
Effects of Cover Crops and Tillage on Long-Term Tillage PlotsCo-PI's: Deanna Osmond, Alex Woodley, Joshua HeitmanCorn Growers Association of NC, Inc.$6,0002019 - 2020
Targeted Risk Management Training at the Carolina Meat Conference for New Meat ProducersCo-PI's: Sarah Blacklin, Nancy CreamerUniversity of Arkansas (Prime--US Dept. of Agriculture (USDA) - National Institute of Food and Agriculture)$5,0002019
Young Scholar Enhancement Grant: Incorporating Experiential Learning into 4-H Youth CampsCo-PI's: Rebecca Dunning, Dara BloomUS Dept. of Agriculture (USDA) - National Institute of Food and Agriculture$3,8892019
Forage Distribution, Yield, and Nutritive Value of 5 Commercially Available Crabgrass Varieties Established Either Broadcasted or No-Till DrilledCo-PI's: Deidre Harmon, Matt Poore, April Scaeffer, Johnny Rogers
NC Cattlemen's Association$3,4992019
NSF Coupled Natural Systems and Human Systems – An Integrated Approach to Alleviate Food DesertsCo-PI's: Manoj Jha (PI, A&T), Kathleen Liang (A&T), Lyubov A Kurkalova (A&T), Leila Hashemi Beni (A&T), Gregory H. Monty (A&T), Tim Mulrooney (NCCU)National Science Foundation (NSF)$750,0002018-2021
Enhancing the Value of the National Farm Financial Benchmarking DatabaseCo-PI: Robert Craven (PI, University of Minnesota), Dale Nordquist (University of Minnesota), Kathleen Liang (A&T)US Dept. of Agriculture (USDA)$400,0002018-2019
Developing Beginning Farmers with Socially Disadvantaged GroupCo-PI's: Kathleen Liang (Collaborator)US Dept. of Agriculture (USDA)$200,0002018-2020
Does Organic Farming Promote Soil Microbial Communities with High Nitrogen use Efficiency in Acidic Southeastern US Soils?Co-PI's: Shuijin Hu, Chris Reberg-Horton, Wayne Robarge, Alex WoodleyUS Dept. of Agriculture (USDA) - National Institute of Food and Agriculture$500,0002018-2020
Southern Regional SARE Professional Development Program - Model State Program AssistantPI: Chris Reberg-HortonUniversity of Georgia (Prime--US Dept. of Agriculture (USDA) - National Institute of Food and Agriculture)$55,5552018-2019
AgVETS - OCIF Incubator Farm Grant 2018 EvaluationCo-PI's: Susan Jakes, Becky Bowen, Rebecca DunningVeterans Employment Base Camp and Organic Garden (Prime--US Dept. of Agriculture (USDA) - National Institute of Food and Agriculture)$24,9972018-2021
“Spiraling-Up”: Using Ripple Effect Mapping to Evaluate an Extension Volunteer Program’s Impact on Social Capital in Rural Areas PI: Jessica Dara BloomRural Sociological Society$4,5272018-2019
A Comprehensive Approach to Growing Successful Beginning Meat ProducersCo-PI’s: Sarah Blacklin, Nancy Creamer, Rebecca Dunning, Matthew Poore, Robert Branan, Margaret Bell Ross, Robyn Stout, Silvana Pietrosemoli, Alan FranzleubbersUS Dept. of Agriculture (USDA) - National Institute of Food and Agriculture$599,0202018-2021
Farm Labor Management and Decision MakingCo-PI: Kathleen LiangUS Dept. of Agriculture (USDA) - National Institute of Food and Agriculture$500,0002018-2021
Determining Baseline Losses in Specialty Crop Production and Understanding Supply-Chain Constraints to Total UtilityCo-PI’s: Rebecca Dunning, Lisa JohnsonWorld Wildlife Fund$150,0002018-2019
Revitalizing Urban and Rural Communities via Small Business Entrepreneurship and Re-investment in Idle ResourcesCo-PI: Kathleen LiangPurdue University Diversity Transformation Collaboration program$7,0002018-2019
National Farm to School Network Partner to Partner Mentor ProgramPI: Tessa ThravesTides Foundation – National Farm to School Network$4,0002018
Cover crops: The Cornerstone of Water Management in The Face of Increasing Demand and A Changing ClimatePI: Chris Reberg-HortonUS Dept. of Agriculture (USDA) - National Institute of Food and Agriculture$5,190,6162018-2022
CREST Center for Bioenergy, Phase IICo-PI's: Shahbazi, Schimmel, Ilias, Wang, Kuila, Kabadi, Lou, Arvamudhan (JSNN)National Science Foundation’s Research Traineeship (NRT) Program$5,000,0002018-2022
Connecting for Impact: A Network of Food Councils Activating Lasting ChangeCo-PI's: Abbey Piner, Shorlette Ammons, Margaret KnightBlue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina Foundation$2,018,0002018-2022
North Carolina Farm to Childcare: State Level Change in North Carolina as a Model for the NationCo-PI's: Nancy Creamer, Dara Bloom, Joanna Lelekacs, Lucy Bradley, Tessa Thraves, Rebecca Dunning, Caroline Stover, Rajade Berry-James, Shorlette AmmonsW. K. Kellogg Foundation$675,0002018-2020
Product Liability and Product Contamination Insurance: Improving Food Safety, Ensuring Market Access, and Boosting Profitability for Specialty Crop ProducersCo-PI's: Kathryn Boys, Barry Goodwin, Rebecca DunningUS Dept. of Agriculture (USDA) - National Institute of Food and Agriculture$499,0792018-2022
Developing an Innovative Peer Mentoring Model through an
Agroecology and Sustainable Food System Ambassador
Program
PI: Michelle Schroeder-MorenoNC State – CALS Dean’s Enrichment Grant Program$18,9002018-2020
Improving Strategies for Hunger Relief and Food Security Using Computational Data ScienceCo-PI's: Lauren Davis, Seong-Tae Kim, Kenrette Jefferson-Moore, Steven Jiang, Albert EsterlineNational Science Foundation’s Research Traineeship (NRT) Program$3,000,0002017-2022
Ginger Propagation and Production Protocol Development for Niche MarketsCo-PI's: Gouchen Yang, Sanjun GuUS Dept. of Agriculture (USDA) - National Institute of Food and Agriculture$864,7712017-2020
Statewide Farm to School Capacity BuildingPI: Tessa ThravesBlue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina Foundation$855,0002017-2021
Strengthening Local Food Systems Through Children: The Role of Agritourism in Agricultural Literacy and Purchasing Behaviors of Local FoodsCo-PI's: Carla Barbieri, Kthryn Stevenson, Whitney Grace KnollenbergUS Dept. of Agriculture (USDA) - National Institute of Food and Agriculture$499,5362017-2021
Farm Benchmarking Financial ManagementCo-PI: Kathleen Liang (NC A&T Subaward); Lead Insitution: University of VermontUS Dept. of Agriculture (USDA) - National Institute of Food and Agriculture - AFRI$485,0002018
Optimization of the Indoor production of selected specialty crops to increase concentration of health related phytochemicals. -- Proof of conceptCo-PI's: Ricardo Hernandez, Penelope Perkins-VeazieAccess Business Group LLC$315,4462018-2020
Entrepreneurial Strategies and Regional Food NetworkPI: Kathleen LiangUS Dept. of Agriculture (USDA) $265,0332017-2019
Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) ProgramCo-PI's: Chris Reberg-Horton, Jessica Dara Bloom, Sarah Bowen, Shuijin HuUniversity of Georgia (Prime--US Dept. of Agriculture (USDA) - National Institute of Food and Agriculture)$100,0002017-2019
Center for Environmental Farming Systems: Local Food Policy Council of NC Achieving Equitable Community Economic Development ProjectPI: Nancy CreamerZ. Smith Reynolds Foundation$40,0002017-2018
NCSU - Sustaining Networks, Leadership, and Local Food Markets for Historically-Underserved Populations at NC UniversitiesPI: Robyn StoutZ. Smith Reynolds Foundation$25,0002017-2019
Piedmont Progressive Farmers Food Hub Organizational Development and Feasibility StudyCo-PI's: Becky Bowen, Rebecca DunningPiedmont Progressive Farmers Group (PPFG)$21,7702017-2018
Childcare Outdoors as Active Food System: Effectiveness of POD Gardening ComponentCo-PIs: Nilda Cosco, Robin Moore, Jessica Dara Bloom, Lora Goodell, Lucy Bradley, Daowen ZhangUS Dept. of Agriculture (USDA) - National Institute of Food and Agriculture$988,6452017-2022
A Multi-Level Approach to Prevent Obesity: Extension and Engagement in Four North Carolina CountiesCo-PI's: Anne Hardison-Moody, Lindsey Haynes-Maslow, Jessica Dara Bloom, Michael Schulman, Lorelei Jones, Patricia Dunn, Sarah Bowen, Jason Bocarro, Micael Kanters, James Hipp, Michael Edwards, Myron Flyod, Cintia Aguilar, Jill Kuhlberg, Lindsay ElliottCenters for Disease Control & Prevention (Prime--US Dept. of Health & Human Services (DHHS))$773,6772016-2017
A Supply Chain Approach to Finding Win-Win Sustainable Solutions for Edible but Unharvested ProduceCo-PIs: Rebecca Dunning, Lisa Johnson, Nancy Creamer, Michael Boyette, Kathryn Boys, Jessica Dara BloomUniversity of Georgia (Prime--US Dept. of Agriculture (USDA) - National Institute of Food and Agriculture)$219,9712017-2019
Creating Long-Term Solutions to Advance Farmer Profitability and Market Capacity for NC Pastured MeatsCo-PIs: Sarah Blacklin, Rebecca Dunning, Sheila NealGolden Leaf Foundation$151,4052016-2018
Recruiting, Retention and Education for Urban and Community Horticulture through Experiential Learning, Scholarships and PartnershipsCo-PIs: Guochen Yang, Sanjun GuUniversity of Georgia (Prime--US Dept. of Agriculture (USDA) - National Institute of Food and Agriculture)$147,0002017-2020
Moving Regional Food Systems Toward Sustainability: An Adaptive and Interactive Online Course in Local Food System Development for NC, SC, and VA Extension Agents and Other Service ProvidersCO-PIs: Joanna Lelekacs, Jessica Dara BloomUniversity of Georgia (Prime--US Dept. of Agriculture (USDA) - National Institute of Food and Agriculture)$79,9852017-2019
Connecting NC Agriculture and Healthcare: A Nutrition Education Fruit and Vegetable Prescription Program to Support Healthier Diets and Local FarmCo-PIs: Lindsey Haynes-Maslow, NC State University (NCSU PI); Nancy Creamer, NCSU;
Amy Lanou, UNC Asheville (UNCA); Ben Aiken, MAHEC Family Medicine Residency Program, Asheville; Rebecca Dunning, NCSU
Kathryn Boys, NCSU; Amir Barzin, UNC-CH Family Medicine; Laurel Sisler, UNC-CH Family Medicine; Avril Rowderdink, UNC Healthcare; Brad Wilson UNC School of Medicine
UNC System Inter-Institutional (agency)$72,5002017-2018
Southern Region SARE Professional Development - Model State Program – AssistantPI: Chris Reberg-HortonUniversity of Georgia (Prime--US Dept. of Agriculture (USDA) - National Institute of Food and Agriculture)$55,5552017-2018
Instruction of a USDA Sponsored Course - Pastureland Ecology ICo-PIs: Matthew Poore, Paul Siciliano, April Shaeffer, Johnny RogersUS Dept. of Agriculture - Natural Resources Conservation Service (USDA NRCS)$53,3682017
Southeast Cattle Handling for Women Producers: Advanced BQA Training and Farm SafetyCo-PIs: Matthew Poore, April Shaeffer, Harrison DudleyUniversity of Arkansas (Prime--US Dept. of Agriculture (USDA) - National Institute of Food and Agriculture)$49,9982017-2018
Renewable Resources Extension Funds for developing programs to support small family farms and woodlandsPI: Joshua IdassiUS Dept. of Agriculture (USDA) - National Institute of Food and Agriculture$13,5002017-2018
Understanding Labor Issues for Small and Medium Sized FarmsCo-PI: Kathleen Liang (Subaward at NC A&T); Lead Institution: University of Vermont.US Dept. of Agriculture (USDA) - National Institute of Food and Agriculture- AFRI$500,0002016-2020
Center for Environmental Farming Systems: Local Food Policy Council of NC Achieving Equitable Community Economic Development ProjectPI: Nancy CreamerZ Smith Reynolds Foundation$40,0002016-2018
New Tools for Cover Crop ResearchPI: Chris Reberg-HortonEnvironmental Defense Fund$25,0002016-2017
Potential for Differential Somatic Cell Count (dSCC) to Predict Mastitis IncidenceCo-PIs: Christian Maltecca, Kevin Anderson, Steven WashburnNorth Carolina Dairy Producers Association (NCDPA)$6,9932016-2017
Impact of Protein Supplementation on Health Performance of Weaned Beef Calves Consuming Endophyte-Infected Tall FescueCo-PI's: Carrie Pickworth, Daniel Poole, Matthew PooreNC Cattlemen's Association$6,9902017
Developing Renovation Strategies for Toxic Infected Tall Fescue that Best Manages for Profitability, Animal Performance and Soil Health of the Production SystemCo-PI's: Matthew Poore, Daniel Poole, Miguel CastilloNC Cattlemen's Association$6,9542017
Effects of Starch Level Fed to Cattle During Pasture Finishing on Growth, Carcass Traits, and Meat QualityCo-PIs: Matthew Poore, Carrie PickworthNC Cattlemen's Association$6,9142017
The Effect of Light Quality on Blueberry Seed GerminationCo-PIs: Ricardo Hernandez, Hamid Ashrafi, Jessica SpencerNC Agricultural Foundation, Inc (Prime--NC Blueberry Council)$5,8462017-2018
NC Choices' Carolina Meat ConferencePI: Sarah BlacklinUniversity of Arkansas (Prime--US Dept. of Agriculture (USDA) - National Institute of Food and Agriculture)$5,0002017
CEFS support of Farm to Pre/School: Building Coalition and Network CapacityPI: Tessa ThravesNational Farm to School Network$4,0002017-2019
CSU Livestock/Forage Educational Booth at the NC Cattlemen's ConferenceCo-PIs: Matthew Poore, Harrison Dudley, April Shaeffer, Johnny Rogers, Daniel PooleNC Cattlemen's Association$3,7802017
Mobile and On-farm Vegetable Dehydration Demonstration UnitsCo-PIs: Michael Boyette, Lisa JohnsonNC Vegetable Growers Association$2,0002016-2017
Community Food Strategies (CFS): Facilitating Food Sovereignty through Food Policy Council Support and DevelopmentCo-PIs: Piner Abbey, Nancy CreamerW. K. Kellogg Foundation$1,502,4002016-2019
Growing New Roots: Grafting to Enhance Resiliency in U.S. Vegetable IndustriesCo-PIs: Frank Louws, Penelope Perkins-Veazie, Olha Sydorovych, Christopher Gunter, Ricardo Hernandez, Katherine Jennings, Dilip Panthee, Jonathan Schultheis (contracts with 9 other Universities)US Department of Agriculture (USDA)-National Institute of Food and Agriculture$3,276,6662016-2018
North Carolina Farm to Childcare: State Level Change in North Carolina as a Model for the NationCo-PIs: Nancy Creamer; Dara Bloom; Joanna Lelekacs; Lucy Bradly; Robin Moore; Nilda Cosco; Tessa Thraves; Nichole Huff; Rebecca DunningW. K. Kellogg Foundation$700,0002016-2018
CEFS Long-Term Systems Research: Providing the Building Blocks for Resilient Food Production SystemsCo-PIs: Chris Reberg-Horton, Wayne Robarge, Jessica Dara Bloom, Sarah Bowen, Wesley Everman, Michelle Schroeder, Alan Franzleubbers, Nancy CreamerUniversity of Georgia (Prime--US Dept. of Agriculture (USDA))$100,0002016-2018
Implement plan of Work for the Southern Region Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) Program (Sustainable Agriculture Training Program: Model State Program)Co-PIs: Chris Reberg-Horton, Sanjun GuUniversity of Georgia (Prime--US Department of Agriculture (USDA))$22,2222016-2018
Southern Region SARE Sustainable Agriculture Training Program- PDP- Model State Program- AssistantCo-PIs: Chris Reberg-Horton, Sanjun GuUniversity of Georgia (Prime--US Department of Agriculture (USDA))$22,2222016-2018
Enhancing Extension's Food Council Program Support: Building Skills to Drive Collaboration and Align ImpactsPI: Abbey PinerNC Cooperative Extension's Local Food Program Grant$5,0002016
CEFS, NC Choices and Forsyth County Cooperative Extension Presents:The May Meat SeriesPI: Sarah BlacklinNC Cooperative Extension ‰ÛÒ Local Food Program Grant$4,9902016
Building University Market Opportunities For Small And Mid-scale Farmers: Applied Research And Outreach To Strengthen Campus Community Local Food SystemsCo-PIs: Rebecca Dunning; Robyn Stout; Lauren DavisUS Dept. of Agriculture (USDA) - National Institute of Food and Agriculture$469,7712016-2018
Connecting Kids to Healthy Food in Schools: FoodCorps NCCo-PIs: Tessa Thraves; Elizabeth DriscollKate B. Reynolds Charitable Trust$141,3462016-2019
Advancing Local Food Procurement at NC Universities through Creating Market Opportunities and Leadership Development for Historically-Underserved PopulationsPI: Robyn StoutZ. Smith Reynolds Foundation$69,9562016-2017
Regional Food Network Analysis PI: Kathleen LiangUS Dept. of Agriculture (USDA) - National Institute of Food and Agriculture- AFRI$500,0002015-2019
Creating the Cover Crops that Organic Farmers Need: Traditional and Participatory Breeding, and Development of Genetic MarkersPI: Chris Reberg-HortonUS Dept. of Agriculture - Agriculture Research Service (Prime--US Dept. of Agriculture - National Institute of Food and Agriculture)$292,6762015-2019
Sustainable Organic Strawberry (SOS) Cropping Systems for the SoutheastPI: Sanjun Gu (NC A&T), Lead Institution: University of FloridaUS Dept. of Agriculture (USDA) - National Institute of Food and Agriculture$1,990,0002015-2019
Organic Production of off-Season Day-Neutral Strawberries using Low and High Tunnels in North CarolinaCo-PIs: Sanjun Gu, Jianmei YuUS Dept. of Agriculture (USDA) - National Institute of Food and Agriculture$800,0002015-2018
Enhancing the Graduate Program through International Agricultural Experiential Learning and Extension Opportunities in BelizePI: Joshua OdassiUS Dept. of Agriculture (USDA) - National Institute of Food and Agriculture$550,0002015-2018
Decision Support Tools for Cover Crops: Crediting Water and Nitrogen ConservationPI: Chris Reberg-HortonUS Dept. of Agriculture - Natural Resources Conservation Service (USDA NRCS)$998,4692015-2018
Rooting Preventing Obesity by Design in Wake CountyCo-PIs: Nilda Cosco; Robin Moore; Nichole Huff; Joanna LelekacsJohn Rex Endownment$4,1802015-2018
Farm-to-Childcare in North Carolina: A Holistic Case StudyCo-PIs: Dara Bloom, Jacob RutzUniversity of Georgia (Prime--US Dept. of Agriculture (USDA) - National Institute of Food and Agriculture)$10,6362015-2017
Facilitating Food Systems Structural Change to impact North Carolina's children and familiesCo-PIs: Shorlette Ammons, Noah Ranells, Nancy Creamer, Tes ThravesW.K. Kellogg Foundation$750,0002015-2018
Strengthening University Local Food Systems: Train the Trainer Approach through Extension, Student, and Food Service CollaborationCo-PIs: Noah Ranells, Jannety Mosley (NC A&T)USDA - Southern SARE PDP (Professional Development Program)$78,5472015-2017
Institutionalizing Cover Crop Research and Education in the SoutheastPI: Chris Reberg-HortonUniversity of Georgia (Prime - USDA NIFA) SARE$129,7122015-2017
Sin Suelo Sin Comida: How Can Sustainable Soil Management Improve Food Security For Smallholder Farmers In El Salvador?Co-PIs: Michelle Schroeder-Moreno; Angel CruzUS Agency for International Development (USAID)$22,6772015-2016
Creation of Resources for Triangle-area Economic Development Offices to Encourage Supply Chain Development that Supports Institutional Procurement of Local Foods.PI: Robyn StoutRSF Social Finance$10,0002015-2016
Food Waste: Quantifying on-farm vegetable lossesCo-PIs: Nancy Creamer; Lisa JohnsonUniversity of Georgia (Prime--US Dept. of Agriculture - Sustainable Agriculture Research & Education (USDA SARE))$10,2072015-2016
Building Access to Fresh Fruits and Vegetables at Farmer's Markets for Low-Income Consumers in North CarolinaCo-PIs: Anne Hardison-Moody; Dara Bloom; Patricia Dunn; Benjamin Chapman, Lorelei Jones; Carolyn Bird NCSU Office of Extension and Engagement and Environmental Development$10,0002015-2016
Strengthening University Local Food Systems through the NC 10% Campaign Local Food Ambassador (LFA) ProgramCo-PIs: Robyn Stout; Jannety MosleyAlces Foundation$6,0002015-2016
Quality for Profit: Using Carcass Quality Data to Grow Premium Markets for Southeastern NC Pastured Pork ProducersPIs: Sarah Blacklin, Rebecca Dunning, and Nancy CreamerUSDA Rural Development - Rural Business-Cooperative Service$39,2652015-2017
CEFS Long-Term Systems Research: Providing the Building Blocks for Resilient Food Production SystemsCo-PIs: Chris Reberg-Horton, Wayne Robarge, Jessica Bloom, Sarah Bowen, Wesley Everman, Michelle Schroeder-Moreno, Alan Franzluebbers, and Nancy CreamerUniversity of Georgia (Prime--US Dept. of Agriculture (USDA))$100,0002015-2016
Development Of Cover Crop Research Methods For Collaboration With Murphy-brown And Environmental Defense Fund; Task Order 2015-2954Chris Reberg-HortonEnvironmental Defense Fund$20,0002015-2016
Calf Response to Alternate Weaning StrategiesPI: Matt PooreNC Cattlemen's Association$6,9602015
Improving Soil Health on Beef Farms. Research to Determine the Soil Benefits of a Balanced Forage System, Improved Grazing Management, and Strategic Use of Annual ForagesPI: Matt PooreNC Cattlemen's Association$7,0002015
Reproduction Performance of Naive Beef Heifers Exposed to Endophyte-Infected Tall FescuePI: Matt PooreNC Cattlemen's Association$6,9642015
Amazing Grazing! Improving Soil Health on Beef Farms Through Improved Forage System and Improved Grazing ManagementPI: Matt PooreNC Cattlemen's Association$7,0002015
NC Leadership and Cattle Handling for Women Producers (Phase Two)PI: Matt PooreNC Cattlemen's Association$3,7152015
Practical approach to controlling foliar pathogens in organic tomato through participatory breeding and integrated pest managementCo-PI: Sanjun Gu (NC A&T), Lead Institution: Purdue UniversityUS Dept. of Agriculture (USDA) - National Institute of Food and Agriculture$1,990,0002014-2018
Enhancement of Grazing Plan Development and Conservation Practice Adoption Through Educational Clinics and WorkshopsPI: Matt PooreCooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit - Piedmont-South Atlantic Coast, (Prime--USDA-NRCS)$95,0062014-2017
FoodCorps NC: Healthy Kids, Young LeadersPI: Tes ThravesBlue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina Foundation$384,0002014-2018
Improving Soil Health on Pasture-Based Livestock Farms in the Southeastern USPI: Matt PooreUSDA NRCS$995,7102014-2017
Evaluation of the Milk and Meat Residues of Organic Therapies for MastitisProject Director and Co-PI Steve Washburn (NCSU); Co-PIs Ronald Baynes, Kevin Anderson (NCSU); Consultant Sharon Mason (Campbell University); Post-Doctoral Research Scholar Keena Mullen (NCSU)USDA NIFA$1,415,8332014-2017
SARE PDP: Moving the NC Local Food System Toward Sustainability: A Comprehensive Graduate Course in Local Food Systems for Cooperative Extension Agents, Specialists, and other EducatorsPI: Joanna Massey LelekacsSouthern SARE$79,0632014-2016
Integrated Risk Management for Women Producers, Processors, and Retailers in the Local Meat Product Value ChainPI: Sarah BlacklinRMA- University of Arkansas- USDA - NIFA$46,0002014-2015
A proposal for a project addressing structural racism in the food system: Creating a Just Food System in Our Youth and Our Communities & Addressing Structural Racism and Food System Inequities (planning grant)PI: Noah Ranells (NC A&T); Co-PI: Shorlette Ammons (NC A&T)W. K. Kellogg Foundation$100,0002014-2015
Sustainable Soil Management Practices for Strawberries: Diverse Approaches for Facilitating AdoptionPI: Michelle Schroeder-MorenoUniversity of Arkansas (Prime--Walmart Foundation)$103,7842014-2015
Growing a Profitable Niche Meat Industry in North Carolina: Enhancing Economic Viability Across the Local Niche Meat Supply ChainsPI: Casey McKissick; Co-PIs: Nancy Creamer, Sarah Blacklin, Rebecca Dunning, Matt PooreGolden Leaf Foundation$175,0002014-2015
An Integrated Project to Enhance Food Security and Sustainability through the Development and Evaluation of Supply Chains from Local Farmers and Fishers to Two Large-Scale Models of Local Food Distribution (large grocery chain and military base)PI Nancy Creamer; Co-PIs Alice Ammerman, Gary Bullen, Rudi Colloredo-Mansfeld, Diane Ducharme, Carolyn Dunn, Rebecca Dunning, Rob Handfield, Leslie Hossfeld, Ray McKinnie, Tom Melton, Barry Nash, John O'Sullivan, Matt Poore, Michelle Schroeder-Moreno, Steve WashburnUSDA NIFA AFRI$3,971,5682013-2018
Global Hunger and Food Security Research Strategy: Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Small Scale IrrigationCo-PI: Joshua Idassi (Subaward); Lead Institution: Texan A&M UniversityUSAID for Ghana, Ethiopia, and Tanzania$650,0002013-2018
CEFS Long-Term Systems Research: Providing the Building Blocks for Resilient Food Production SystemsChris Reberg-HortonUniversity of Georgia (Prime--US Dept. of Agriculture (USDA)$100,0002013-2015
Sustainable Soil Management Practices for Strawberries: Evaluation of Individual and Integrated ApproachesM. Schroeder-Moreno, Amanda McWhirt, Yasmin Cardoza, Gina Fernandez, Hannah BurrackNational Strawberry Sustainability Initiative Grants Program (NSSI)$78,0342013-2014
Students Working for an Agricultural Revolutionary Movement -- Creating New Economies Fund ProjectShorlette Ammons (SWARM and Wayne Food Initiative)Resourceful Communities$10,0002013-2014
Reducing Beef Cattle Production Risks By Enhancing Soil Health, Drought Resilience, and Reduced Inputs Through Thoughtful Grazing ManagementMatt PooreUniversity of Arkansas (Prime--US Dept. of Agriculture (USDA) - National Institute of Food and Agriculture)$49,6952013-2014
Vermicompost and mycorrhizal interactions for reduction of spider mite populations in short-day strawberry cultivarsAmanda McWhirt, M. Schroeder-Moreno, Gina Fernandez, Yasmin CardozaNorth American Strawberry Growers Research Foundation 2013 Research Grant$4,0802013
Healthy Foods, Healthy Communities: A Proposal for Partnership to Establish a National Model for Improved Community Health and Economic Development through the Development of Community-Based Food SystemsNancy Creamer, et alBlue Cross and Blue Shield Foundation of North Carolina$2,500,0002012-2018
Creating an Organic Plant Breeding Center for the SoutheastReberg-Horton, C., Carter, T., Goodman, M., Isleib T., Murphy P., (all NCSU); Sligh, M. (RAFI-USA)USDA OREI$1,262,8552012-2015
Assessing The Greenhouse Gas Mitigation Potential Of Organic Systems In The Southeast (See project description)Hu, Shuijin; Reberg-Horton, S. Chris; Robarge, Wayne, P; Schroeder-Moreno, Michelle, S.; Grossman, Julie, M.; Cardoza, Yasmin; Everman, Wesley, J. (all NCSU)USDA NIFA$734,8022012-2015
CEFS Long-Term Systems Research: Providing the Building Blocks for Resilient Food Production SystemsPI C. Reberg-Horton, N. Creamer, P. Mueller, J. Grossman, F. Louws , S. Hu, D. Orr, S. Bowen, J.-M. Luginbuhl, S. Petresemoli, M. Poore, S. Washburn, M. Schroeder-Moreno, Y. Cardoza (NCSU); J. O'Sullivan, C. Raczkowski, B. Gray, G. Ejimakor (NCA&TSU)SARE$286,6842012-2015
Quantifying the Multiplier Effect: What Sustainable Local Food Systems can Mean to Local Communities (See project description)
D. Marticorena, N. Creamer (NCSU), J. OÌ¥Sullivan (NCA&TSU), D. Swenson (Iowa State), D. Hughes (Clemson)SARE Project# LS12-248$211,0002012-2015
Preventing Obesity by Design in Wake CountyJoanna Massey Lelekacs, Nancy CreamerNatural Learning Initiative, NCSU (Via John Rex Endowment)$17,1992012-2015
NC Choices - Helping Meat Processors Professionalize and Conduct TrainingJennifer Curtis, et alNC Rural Center$325,0002012-2014
Youth Food Initiative (Planning and Capacity-Building)Tes ThravesBlue Cross and Blue Shield of NC$75,0002012-2013
Food System Assessment for Forsyth County. Nancy Creamer, et alForsyth Futures$19,6802012
Support for 2012 Carolina Meat ConferenceMcKissick and CurtisUSDA SARE$10,0002012
Small Equipment Grant for a BioTek H1 spectroscopic and fluorescent plate readerGrossman, J. Long, T., Shi, W., Perera, I., Haigler, C.NCSU College of Agriculture and Life Sciences$12,5002012
Sowing the Seeds for Effective Urban Agriculture Leaders through Student-Community PartnershipsGrossman, J., Schroeder, M., Jayaratne, K.S.U.NCSU Office of Extension & Engagement & Economic Development$10,0002012
Contributions of Legume Cover Crop Root System to Soil Carbon Pools in Organic Systems Using Different Termination StrategiesJani, A. and Grossman, J.USDA SARE$10,9972012
Enhancing Food Security by Cultivating Resilient Food Systems and Communities: Place-Based Foodshed Analysis From Research to Community PracticePI Susan Clark (Virginia Tech), Co-PI Michelle Schroeder-Moreno (NCSU), Cheryl Bown (West Virginia University)USDA NIFA$2,041,1002011-2015
Youth Food InitiativeTes Thraves, Liz Driscoll (NC 4-H)USDA NIFA Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development Program (subcontract from Inter-Faith Food Shuttle)$115,0002011-2014
Evaluating the potential of winter cover crops for carbon sequestration in degraded soils transitioning to organic production (See project description)J. Grossman, Shuijin Hu, W. Shi, G. ReddyUSDA Integrated Organics Program$700,0002011-2013
Educating and Training Future Farmers, Ranchers, and Extension Personnel in Sustainable AgriculturePI Rose Konieg (University of Florida), Co-PI Michelle Schroeder-MorenoUSDA SARE$245,0002010-2013
Lighting up the black box: Improving legume performance on organic farms by optimizing microbially-mediated plant and soil nitrogen cycling processesJ. Grossman, M. Schroeder-Moreno, W. Shi, S. BowenSARE Research and Education Project (Project No.LS10-227)$192,0002010-2013
Evaluation of herbal remedies as alternatives to antibiotic therapy in dairy cattleK.A. Mullen, S.P. Washburn, K.L. AndersonSARE Graduate Student Project (Project No.GS10-094)$9,9902010-2012
Predictors of short-term nitrogen availability in organic farming systems that utilize warm season cover cropsS. O'Connell, N. CreamerSARE Graduate Student Project (Project No.GS10-088)$10,0002010-2012
Organic Canola and Spelt ProductionReberg-Horton, S.C., Hamilton, M.N.NC Tobacco Trust Fund Commission$73,5002010-2012
Managing Field Borders for Weed and Seed PredatorsA.F. Fox, S.C. Reberg-HortonSARE Graduate Student Project$9,8562010-2012
Preparing Students for a Diverse Future: Designing a Cultural Competency Training Program for Community Engagement in AgricultureJulie Grossman, S. Smith, L. DriscollNCSU Diversity Mini-Grant Program$3,0002010-2011
Farmhand Foods: An Innovative Enterprise to Help Build a Sustainable Local Food EconomyPIs Jennifer Curtis, Kathy KennelN.C. Rural Economic Development Center Economic Innovations Grant through the N.C. Agricultural Foundation$75,0002010
Farmhand Foods Soft LaunchPIs Jennifer Curtis, Kathy KennelN.C. Tobacco Trust Fund through the N.C. Agricultural Foundation$70,5602010
10% Campaign: Growing Demand for Local Foods in North CarolinaNancy CreamerGolden Leaf Foundation$300,0002010
Cabarrus County Community Food System Assessment ProposalNancy CreamerCabarrus County$31,5002010
Facilitating Institutional Change in the Cooperative Extension Service Through the Development of County-Based Food Systems InitiativesNancy CreamerAlces Foundation$9,0002010
Bringing New Farmers to the Table: a Comprehensive Support Program to Meet North Carolina's 10% Local Food ChallengeNancy CreamerUSDA NIFA$750,0002010
Effects of vermicompost on pollinator nutritionPI Yasmin Cardoza; C. Grozinger, Entomology, PSU and K. Harris, Food Science NCSU, Co-PIsPrivate donor$18,0002010
Instruction of a USDA Sponsored Course: Pastureland Ecology IMatt Poore, Jean-Marie LuginbuhlNRCS, National Employee Development Center$46,4922010
Predictors of Short-term Nitrogen Availability in Organic Farming Systems That Utilize Warm Season Cover CropsS. O'ConnellSARE Graduate Student Award$10,0002010
Multiple livestock species integrated parasite management train-the-trainer programs with on-farm, computer-based and traditional training sessionsNiki WhitleySARE Professional Development Program (Project No.ES10-105)$86,1052010
To repel or kill: A population ecology approach to developing a new model for horn fly management in beef and dairy cattle systems (See project description)B.A. Mullens, A. Gerry, D.W. Watson, J. ZhuUSDA CAR$111,7982009-2013
Farmer driven breeding: Addressing the needs of Southeastern organic field crop producersS.C. Reberg-Horton, G.T. Place, T.E. Carter, M.M. Goodman, T.G. Isleib, J.P. Murphy, M. SlighUSDA OREI$1,174,9422009-2012
Increasing access to "good" food for all North Carolina citizens while rebuilding a local sustainable food economy and engaging youth (See project description)PIs include Nancy Creamer, Jennifer CurtisW.K. Kellogg Foundation$1,535,3492009-2012
Research and educational support for organic dairy farming in the South (See project description)S.P. Washburn, K.L. Anderson, G.A. Benson, M.L. Alley, S.E. Johnson (Note: Includes subcontract to University of Arkansas for $95,993; J.A. Pennington, K.M. Loftin, K.W. VanDevender, R. Rainey, D. Philipp)SARE Research and Education Project (Project No.LS09-224)$250,0002009-2012
Improving weed and insect management in organic reduced-tillage cropping systemsS.C. Reberg-HortonUSDA OREI$59,0002009-2012
Assessment of the diversity of entomopathogens in vermicomposts and their potential as biological control agents for agricultural insect pestsAndrea Torres-Barragan (host PI Yasmin Cardoza)NSF minority postdoctoral fellowship$189,0002009-2012
Evaluating vermicompost mediated host plant resistance as a sustainable alternative to manage agricultural insect pestsYasmin J. Cardoza, PI Amos G. LittleSARE Graduate Student Project (Project No.GS09-078)$9,8102009-2011
Community gardening: Building community capacity, connecting with curriculum, and establishing new community and campus networksPI J. GrossmanN.C. State University Office of Extension, Engagement & Economic Development (EEED) Seed Grant$7,5002009-2010
Cultural practices to improve the control of Italian RyegrassS.C. Reberg-Horton, R. Weisz, J.P. MurphyN.C. Small Grain Growers Association$3,0002009-2010
Optimizing the roll kill/no-till system for organic soybean productionS.C. Reberg-HortonN.C. Soybean Producers Association$14,0872009-2010
Stockpiled fescue for winter grazing beef cattle: A pilot educational programM. PooreN.C. Tobacco Trust Fund Commission$41,7232009-2010
Taking it Statewide: Growing Sustainable Food Systems Capacity and Outcomes Across North CarolinaNancy CreamerUSDA SARE$14,9502009
Train the trainers in community-based food systems: a project-oriented case study team approachNancy Creamer, Alice Ammerman, Keith Baldwin, Debbie Bost, Sarah Bowen, Blake Brown, Rudi Colleredo-Mansfield, Jennifer Curtis, Ginger Deason, Lis Driscoll, Carolyn Dunn, Bullen Gary, Natalie Hampton, Charlie Jackson, Robin Kohanowich, Danny McConnell, Roland McReynolds, Jean Mills, John O'Sullivan, Debbie Roos, William Shelton, Tes Thraves, Hillary WilsonSARE Professional Development Program (Project No.ES09-095)$99,2662009
Reduced tillage in organic systems: A soil and water quality imperative (See project description)J.P. Mueller, H. Shuijin, S.C. Reberg-Horton, C.W. RaczkowskiSARE Research and Education Project (Project No.LS08-210)$190,0002008-2012
Determining the realized niche of C. benghalensis by studying the effects of temperature, nutrients and light (Note: Subcontract of Commelina benghalensis: Biological, cultural and environmental factors that contribute to/limit invasion, distribution and range of this noxious weed threat to U.S. agriculture. University of Florida.)T. RuftyUSDA NRI$1072008-2011
Drought response/pasture management education programPoore, Benson, Hansen, Johnson, TurnerN.C. Rural Economic Development Center$193,8132008-2011
Push-pull fly management for deep bedded swine barns (See project description)D.W. Watson, W.M. Morrow, R.M. RoeRegional Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Competitive Grants Program ̐ Southern Region$97,8972008-2011
Crop residues as emergency feeds for beef cattlePoore, Turner, Hansen, Johnson, AlleyN.C. Agricultural Foundation$16,2792008-2010
Reducing tillage in organic grain production with an innovative cover crop management systemS.C. Reberg-Horton, M. Gibbs, J.P. Mueller, A. Meijer, J. Grossman, M.N. Hamilton.USDA NRCS CIG$249,2892008-2010
Identification of genetic markers related to feed efficiency in beef cattleAshwell, Cassady, Huntington, Poore, Whisnant, HansenN.C. Cattlemen̥s Foundation$10,5002008-2010
Testing the potential for compost teas for environmentally-friendly integrated pest managementPI Yasmin Cardoza; Paul Mueller Co-PIUSDA - Borlaug Fellowship$15,2962008-2010
Pasture raised pork operations in North Carolina: What are the soil health costs and benefits of raising hogs outdoors? (See project description)PI J. GrossmanN.C. Agriculture Foundation$38,9962008-2010
Strategies for managing risk in forage-based production systems for direct marketed beefM. PooreSouthern Risk Management Education Center$28,1082008-2009
New market opportunities for farmers in North CarolinaD. Robertson, S.C. Reberg-Horton, D. Marshall, R. McReynoldsGolden LEAF Foundation$83,0002008-2009
New tools to make organic no-till soybeans and corn a realityS.C. Reberg-Horton, C. Crozier, A. Meijer, M. Gibbs, D. Huber, G. Place, A. SmithSARE On-Farm Research/Partnership Project (Project No.OS08-042)$14,9172008-2009
Traits of interest for improving weed suppressive ability in soybean during the critical period for weed competitionG.T. Place, S.C. Reberg-HortonSouthern Region SARE Graduate Student Grant (Project No.GS08-073)$9,9722008-2009
Weed management tactics for no-till organic soybean productionS.C. Reberg-Horton, G.T. Place, A. MeijerN.C. Soybean Producers Association Inc.$9,9632008-2009
Potential of grafting to improve nutrient management of heirloom tomatoes on organic farmsS. O'Connell, M. Peet, F.J. Louws, C. Rivard, K. Dawson, S. Hartmann, A. HittSouthern Region SARE Graduate Student Grant (Project No.GS07-060)$10,0002008
Building North Carolina's Local Food EconomyNancy Creamer and Jennifer CurtisAgricultural Advancement Consortium of the NC Rural Center$25,0002008
From Farm to Fork: Building a Local Food Economy in North CarolinaNancy CreamerGolden Leaf Foundation$117,5502008
Building a Local Food Economy in North CarolinaNancy Creamer and Jennifer CurtisZ. Smith Reynolds Foundation$50,0002008
Endowed Chair Program in Community-Based Food SystemsCreamer and Maxwell (for Dean Johnny Wynne)W.K. Kellogg Foundation$1,575,0002008
Endowment in Sustainable Agriculture, Local and Community Food Systems (to North Carolina A&T State University)John M. O'SullivanW.K. Kellogg Foundation$1,500,0002008
Public Health Impact of Moving Toward a Sustainable Food System in North Carolina: Informing PolicyPI Ammerman (UNC) with several cooperating partnersGillings Innovation Lab$74,9812008
Managing Farm Energy Risks in the RMA Raleigh RegionMoore, CreamerRisk Management Agency grant, National Center for Appropriate Technology subcontract$14,0002008
NC Choices Supplemental GrantCreamer and CurtisW.K. Kellogg Foundation$72,0002008
Energy Training for Agriculture Professionals in the Southern SARE RegionMoore and CreamerUSDA SARE PDP, subcontract with National Center for Appropriate Technology$17,5002008
Grafting tomatoes on disease-resistant rootstocks for small-scale organic productionS. O'Connell, M. Peet, F.J. Louws, C. RivardOrganic Farming Research Foundation$11,1742008
Grafting tomatoes in multi-bay high tunnels as a way to overcome soil-borne diseasesSteve Groff, Cary RivardNortheast Region SARE Farmer/Rancher Project (Project No.FNE08-636)$5,9922008
A multi-disciplinary approach to improve the environmental performance of niche pork production systems and marketability of heritage swine breedsSang Oh, Dana Hanson, Morgan Morrow, Charles Raczkowski, Todd SeeSouthern Region SARE Research and Education Project (Project No.LS08-211)$175,0002008
Whole farm-level evaluation of field border vegetation effects on organic management of insect pests and weed seed banks, and on farmland wildlife (See project description)David Orr, Chris Reberg-Horton, Chris Moorman, Yasmin CardozaUSDA-CSREES Integrated Organic Program$347,8142008
Selecting cover crops for diverse functions: An integrated soil management approach for organic strawberry production in North CarolinaM.S. Schroeder-Moreno, G. Fernandez, N. Creamer, S. Bellamy, J. Iseley, K. Lee, J. Vollmer, D. WechslerSARE Research and Education Project (Project No.LS07-200)$200,0002007-2010
Combined effects of elevated N deposition and elevated carbon dioxide on mycorrhizal mediation of N acquisition and cycling by vegetationM.S. Schroeder, S. Hu, T. RuftyEnvironmental Protection Agency (EPA)$30,2342007-2009
Cover crop mulches for no-till organic onion production (See project description)PI Emily VollmerNC Beautiful, Governor & Mrs. Dan K. Moore Fellowship$10,0002007-2008
Organic no-till vegetable production systems in summer cover cropsNCSU Agriculture Foundation Graduate Assistantship Award$34,0002007-2008
Cover crop mulches for no-till organic onion production (See project description)PIs Emily Vollmer, Nancy CreamerSouthern Region SARE Graduate Student Grant$10,0002007
The Independent Small Animal Meat Processors Association of Western North CarolinaPI Smithson Mills (Creamer and Curtis as cooperators)Planning grant from the Value Added Producers Grant Program$20,0002007
A multi-disciplinary approach to improve the environmental performance of niche pork production systems and marketability of heritage swine breeds (See project description)Sang Hyon Oh, Dana Hanson, Morgan Morrow, Charles W. Raczkowski, Todd See, Ronaldo VibartSARE R&E$219,3362007
Center for Environmental Farming Systems Seasons of Sustainable Agriculture Education and Outreach SeriesNancy Creamer, Lisa ForehandW.K. Kellogg Foundation$10,0002007
Demonstrating and supporting adoption of innovative conservation practices on outdoor hog production systems in North Carolina (See project description)Morgan Morrow, Nancy Creamer, Jennifer CurtisUSDA NRCS, Conservation Innovation Grant$929,9002007
Developing a model community-based food system in Wayne County, North CarolinaNancy Creamer, Sarah Ash, Alice Ammerman, Michelle Schroeder-Moreno, Steve MooreNCSU Extension and Engagement$10,0002007
Conducting a statewide assessment for the economic and job creation potentials of developing a local food economyCreamer and CurtisNCSU Economic Development Partnership$17,0002007
Developing an organic grain industry in North CarolinaS.C. Reberg-Horton, R.W. Heiniger, C.R. Crozier, A. Meijer, T. Kleese, L. Elworth, M.N. HamiltonGolden Leaf Foundation$100,0002007
Grafting to improve organic vegetable production in field and high tunnel systemsKleinheinz et al (Louws/Peet)USDA ̐ Organic$849,0722007
Increasing the grain supply for organic dairies in North CarolinaS.C. Reberg-Horton, M.N. HamiltonOrganic Valley$35,5022007
Kellogg Action Lab for resources and access to consulting services to facilitate organizational developmentNancy Creamer$7002007
National Farm to School Network Program EvaluationNancy Creamer, consulting role (Submitting agency: UNC Center for Health Promotion and Disease Prevention)$3,0002007
Organic dairy training conferences and educational materials for professionals (See project description)Steven Washburn, Geoffrey Benson, Sue Ellen Johnson, Kevin Anderson, Mark AlleySARE-PDP$45,7402007
Promoting on-farm energy efficiency. Subcontract to National Center for Appropriate Technology for a USDA Risk Management Agency grantSteve Moore$8,0002007
Push-pull fly management for deep bedded swine barns (See project description)Wes Watson, Morgan Morrow, Michael RoeSouthern IPM, CSREES$97,0002007
Wayne County local food initiative (See project description)Tonya Moore, Nancy Creamer, Danielle BaptisteSouthern Region Sustainable Agriculture Working Group2007
An interdisciplinary team approach to building international collaboration in organic agricultureJ.P. Mueller, J-M. Luginbuhl, S.G. Bullen, N. Creamer, S. Kathariou, M.S. SchroederUSDA CSREES Science and Education Resources Development (SERD) Grant$100,0002006-2011
Agroforestry and grazing lands conservation demonstrationJ.P. Mueller, J-M. Luginbuhl, F. CubbageUSDA Natural Resources Conservation Service$102,0002006-2010
Pasture Pork 101: Comprehensive agent training in pasture-based hog productionTodd See, Susan Mellage, Sarah MorganSouthern Region SARE Professional Development Program (Project No.ES06-083)$62,5002006-2008
Opportunities for pasture-raised Jersey beef in the Southeast (See project description)S.P. Washburn, M. Day, D. Hanson, V. Fellner, J. Peterson, M. PooreUSDA Southern Region SARE Program ̐ On-Farm Research$14,9522006-2008
Developing an Organic Grain Industry in North CarolinaS.C. Reberg-Horton, R.W. Heiniger, C.R. Crozier, P.R. Weisz, A. Meijer, M.G. Burton, M.N. HamiltonOffice of Extension, Engagement, and Economic Development, N.C. State University$9,6152006
Developing an organic grain industry in North CarolinaS.C. Reberg-Horton, R.W. Heiniger, C.R. Crozier, A. Meijer, M.G. Burton, P.R. Weisz, T. Kleese, L. Elworth, M.N. HamiltonGolden LEAF Foundation$150,0002006
Fostering organic grain production in North CarolinaS.C. Reberg-Horton, C.R. Crozier, M.G. Burton, R.W. Heiniger, P.R. Weisz, J.P. Murphy, M.N. Hamilton, G.L. AmbroseN.C. Agricultural Foundation$59,2562006
Grafting rootstocks onto heirloom and locally adapted tomato selections to confer resistance to root-knot nematodes and other soilbourne diseases and to increase nutrient uptake efficiency in an intensive farming system for market gardenersM. Peet, F.J. Louws$193,0002006
Microarray analysis and functional assays to assess microbial ecology and disease suppression in soils under organic or sustainable management (See project description)Frank Louws, Shuijin Hu, Paul MuellerSARE Research and Education Project (Project No.LS05-173)$250,0002005-2009
Sustainability indicators as management tools to guide farmers, scientists, policy makers and the general public (See project description)PIs Wossink, Brownie, Mueller, O'SullivanSouthern Region SARE$250,0002005-2008
Working Together to Strengthen North Carolina's Agricultural FutureLead PI Creamer with co-PIs Monaco, Kleese (Carolina Farm Stewardship Association), Marlow (Rural Advancement Foundation International), Hamrick (NC Farm Bureau)Institute of Conservation Leadership$4,0002005-2006
Working Together to Strengthen North Carolina's Agricultural FutureLead PI Creamer with co-PIs Monaco, Kleese (Carolina Farm Stewardship Association), Marlow (Rural Advancement Foundation International), Hamrick (NC Farm Bureau)Institute of Conservation Leadership$4,0002005-2006
Transitioning to an organic pasture-based dairy-beef production system (See project description)S.P. Washburn, E.A. Coite, M.H. Poore, J.T. Green, Jr., D.J. Hanson, M.A. DrakeN.C. Extension IPM Program$13,5282005-2006
Direct market training for agricultural professionalsS. Gary BullenSouthern Region SARE Professional Development Program$96,7572005
Inducing disease resistance and increased production in organic heirloom tomato production through graftingC. Rivard, F.J. LouwsSouthern SARE (graduate student competition)$10,0002005
Proposal to Fund a Grantee Networking GatheringPI CreamerW.K. Kellogg Foundation$17,2112005
Evaluation of Cover Crops in Conservation Tillage for Organic Production SystemsPI Creamer with graduate student TreadwellSARE$14,6082005
Reducing off-farm grain inputs on northeast organic dairy farmsS.C. Reberg-Horton, D.P. Marcinkowski, J.M. Halloran, T.S. Griffin, E.R. Gallandt, J.M. Jemison, R. Kersbergen, M.R. Stokes, G.W. Anderson, C.G. Schwab, P.S. EricksonCSREES Integrated Organic Program$827,2742005
Using cover crops and crop diversity to optimize ecologically-based weed managementW.S. Curran, D.A. Mortensen, M.E. Barbercheck, T.S. Hoover, A.G. Hulting, R.J. Hoover, S.C. Reberg-Horton, E.R. GallandtSARE Program$98,0002005
SANREM CRSP III. Field Based Systems (Sustainable Agriculture and Natural Resource Management -- Cooperative Research Program)Lead NC State PI Mueller with co-PI CreamerUS AID$60,0002004-2006
Can sorghum sudangrass grown as a summer cover crop for organic no-till vegetable production double as a cash crop for the organic hay market? (See project description)Denise McKinney, Nancy Creamer, Michael WaggerOrganic Farming Research Foundation$6,1552004
Development of effective on-farm beneficial insect habiat for improved insect pest management (See project description)David Orr, Mike LinkerNCDA PETF$84,6452004
A Proposal for Collaboration between NC State and HASNA: A Training Initiative at CEFS for Turkish Agriculture ProfessionalsLead PI Mueller with co-PI CreamerHASNA$39,9082004
N2-fixation and weed competition: breaking the connection between crops and weeds (See project description)PIs Michael Burton, Nancy Creamer, Tom RuftySARE Research and Education Grant: LS04-158$248,0002004
Partnership with the public: An alternative food systems model for swine in North Carolina (See project description)PIs Nancy Creamer, Michael Schulman, Sarah AshW.K. Kellogg Foundation$600,0002004
Evaluation of beneficial insect habitat for organic farms (See project description)PI David OrrSARE Research and Education Grant: LS04-1612004
Examining pasture-based dairy systems to optimize profitability, environmental impact, animal health and milk quality (See project description)S.P. Washburn, G.A. Benson, J.A. Bertrand, J.H. Fike, J.T. Green, Jr., G.E. Groover, T.C. Jenkins, K.E. SakerUSDA Southern Region SARE Program$226,9032003-2006
Evaluation of beneficial insect habitat for organic farms (See project description)Lisa Forehand, David Orr, Mike LinkerSouthern Region SARE Graduate Student Award$10,0002003
A national model for agroecology instruction (See project description)PIs H. Michael Linker, J. Paul Mueller, Nancy CreamerUSDA Higher Education Challenge Grant$100,0002003
Farmer research education programS.C. Reberg-Horton, S. SeiterSARE Program$141,4712003
Natural areas of vegetation and their influence on weed populations in neighboring fields (See project description)Susan Jelinek, J. Paul Mueller, Nancy Creamer, Michael Burton, Cavell BrownieSouthern Region SARE Graduate Student Award$10,0002003
Reaching out to NC Extension Agents and Farmers via the Research Triangle Park Multi-farm Community Supported Agriculture CSA InitiativeLead PI Nartea, co-PIs Creamer and RanellsSmall Farm Program$8,0002003
Threshold-based cover cropping strategies for weed managementE.R. Gallandt, S.C. Reberg-Horton, E.B. Mallory, W.S. Curran, D.A. Mortensen, M.E. Barbercheck, R.J. HooverCSREES Northeastern Region IPM$174,9892003
An efficient nutrient management tool for animal waste (See project description)Keith Baldwin, Noah RanellsAnimal and Poultry Waste Management Center2002
Survey of Organic Grain/Feed Supply in the Southern RegionPI CreamerUSDA Agriculture Marketing Service$20,0002002
Biological fitness and productivity in range-based systems comparing standard turkey varieties and inudstrial stocks (See project description)Paul Mueller, Jean-Marie Luginbuhl, Matt Poore (Lead: Don Bixby, American Livestock Breeds Conservancy)Southern Region SARE$1,7002002
Developing an alternative food systems model and implementation plan for swine in North Carolina (See project description)PIs Nancy Creamer, Michael Schulman, Sarah Ash, with approximately 25 additional cooperators representing many departments at NCSU and NCA&TSU, NGOs, government agencies, farmer groups and farmersW.K. Kellogg Foundation$100,0002002
Herbivore host choice and impact on sevenPhysalis species (See project description)Melanie Bateman, Nicole Benda, Fred GouldNSF Pre-doctoral Fellowship2002
Evaluation of Cover Crops and Conservation Tillage for Conventional and Organic Sweetpotato Production in North CarolinaPI Creamer with co-PI SchultheisNC Agriculture Foundation Annual Assistantship Award$88,1352001-2005
Using Animal Waste for Horticultural Compost ProductionPI Ranells, Co-PIs Creamer, Baldwin, GreenNC Agriculture Foundation, Annual Assistantship Award$69,8362001-2004
Developing and Evaluating Vegetable Conservation Tillage Systems at the Center for Environmental Farming SystemsPI CreamerNC Agriculture Foundation, Annual Assistantship Award$68,4922001-2004
Assessment of flood impacts on agricultural soils (See project description)Paul Mueller, Mary Barbercheck, Melissa Bell, Cavell Brownie, Michael Casteel, Nancy Creamer, Shuijin Hu, H. Mike Linker, Frank Louws, Michael WaggerN.C. Agriculture Foundation$147,0002001
Breeding a better cover crop: A screen of rye germplasm for weed suppression and nitrogen scavenging (See project description)Chris Reberg-Horton, Nancy Creamer, Noah RanellsSouthern Region SARE Graduate Student Award$10,0002001
Integrated management of pasture flies for beef and dairy cattle in North Carolina (See project description)Wes Watson, Mike Stringham, Matt Poore, Jim Green, Steve WashburnUSDA, CSREES, Integrated Pest Management Grants Program, Southern Region$95,0142001
Revitalizing farms and communities through high value organic production: Demonstration, education, and marketing (See project description)Nancy Creamer, Noah Ranells, Theresa NarteaGolden LEAF Foundation, Inc.$204,0002001
Long-term, large-scale systems research directed at agricultural sustainability (See project description)Paul Mueller, Nancy Creamer, Mike Linker, Frank Louws, Mary Barbercheck, Cavell Brownie, Michael Wagger, Michele Marra, Shuijin Hu, Charles Raczkowski, Joan RistainoSARE$230,0002001
Diversity and activities of soil microflora and mesofauna: Influence on soilborne pathogenic fungi (See project description)Shuiji HuUSDA NRI$214,0002000
Evaluation of cover crops and conservation tillage for conventional and organic sweetpotato production in North Carolina (See project description)Danielle Treadwell, Nancy CreamerSouthern Region SARE Graduate Student Award$9,9272000
Impact of agricultural systems on soil quality ans sustainability (See project description)PIs Mary Barbercheck, Frank Louws, Steve Koenning, Michael Wagger, Charles RaczkowskiSouthern Region SARE$191,0002000
Interactions between predators and insect-parasitic nematodes in soil (See project description)Marie Newman, Mary BarbercheckSARE Graduate Student Award$10,0002000
Training in alternative research strategies for sustainable farming systems (See project description)Keith Baldwin, Scott Marlow, Noah Ranells, Frank Louws, Nancy CreamerSARE PDP$101,7002000
Revitalizing small and mid-sized farms: Organic research, education, and extension (See project description)Frank Louws, Nancy Creamer, Mike Linker, Mary Barbercheck, Shuijin Hu, Ada Wossink, Steve Koenning, Micheal Wagger, Cavell Brownie (with Ohio State University, Iowa State University, Tufts University, Organic Farming Research Foundation)USDA IFAFS$1,800,0002000
Impact of Cover Crop and Nitrogen Rate on Weedsco-PIs Wagger, Monks, Baldwin, and O'FarrellExtension IPM grant (research-based)$7,2072000
Developing Web Resources for Sustainable AgricultureLead PI Creamer and cooperator KleeseUniversity Extension Grant (Cooperative project with Carolina Farm Stewardship Association)$15,0002000
Development of a Method for Estimating Potato Yield Losses Associated with Improper Seedpiece Placement and Seedpiece Decay DiseaseLead PI Cubeta with co-PI CreamerNC Agriculture Foundation Assistantship Award$38,1941999-2001
Developing an intensive summer internship program in sustainable agricultural systems (See project description)Nancy Creamer, Keith Baldwin, Mike Linker, Paul MuellerZ. Smith Reynolds Foundation amd USDA Higher Education Challenge Grant$96,6051999
Strategies for transition to organic farming systems (See project description)PIs Nancy Creamer, Paul Mueller, Michael Wagger, Michele Marra, David Monks, Mary Barbercheck, Frank Louws, Cavell Brownie, Ada Wossink, Steve KoenningUSDA-NRI Agriculture Systems$380,0001999
Reducing Chemical Use through the use of Cover Crops in no-till Vegetable Production SystemsPI CreamerNC Agriculture Foundation$3,4501999
Enhancing Weed Suppression by Cover Crops in No-Till Vegetable Production SystemsPI CreamerAgriculture Foundation Annual Assistantship Award$45,3811998-2000
A model for long-term, large-scale systems research directed toward agricultural sustainability (See project description)

PIs Paul Mueller, Nancy Creamer, Mike Linker, Frank Louws, Michael Wagger, George Wilson, Cavell Brownie. Cooperators: Mary Barbercheck, Carlyle Franklin, Charles Rzkowski, Larry King, Michele Marra, Ada Wossink, Matt Poore, Steve WashburnSARE$256,6041998
Meeting the Information Needs for Farm Communities in TransitionLead PI Creamer with co-PIs Louws and BaldwinZ. Smith Reynolds Foundation$7,6001998
Use of a constructed wetlands to remove nitrogen and phosphorus from pumped shallow groundwater (See project description)PIs R.O. Evans, D. OsmondClean Water Management Trust Fund1998
Building capacity in sustainable agriculture: A comprehensive training program in organic farming systems for cooperative extension agents, specialists, and other educators (See project description)PIs Nancy Creamer, Frank Louws, George Wilson, with 26 faculty from NCSU and NCA&TSU participating in the trainingSARE PDP$97,5001997
Effect of predators on entomopathogenic nematodes (See project description)PI Mary BarbercheckUSDA NRI$78,5691997
Grazing management training to enhance the sustainability of pasture based beef production systems (See project description)PIs Jim Green, Matt PooreSARE Professional Development Program$31,7591997
Implementation, evaluation, and demonstration of riparian buffer and controlled drainage BMPs to reduce the impacts of animal production on water quality in the Neuse River Basin (See project description)

PIs Robert Evans, Wendell Gilliam, Greg Jennings, Steve Washburn, Jim Green, Matt PooreEPA 319(h) funding through NCDWQ$194,7631997
Meeting the Information Needs for Farm Communities in TransitionLead PI Creamer with co-PIs Louws and BaldwinZ. Smith Reynolds Foundation$27,5001997
Interactions between native and introduced entomopathogenic nematodes (See project description)PI Mary BarbercheckUSDA NRI$116,2831997
Woodlot forestry research and development program level spreaders on conservation tillage unit (See project description)PIs Carlyle Franklin, Dennis HazelUS EPA, 319$83,0001997
Addressing Potato Stand Establishment Problems in NE North CarolinaLead PI Creamer, co-PIs Cubeta, CrozierNC Agriculture Foundation Grant$3,2751997
No-till Broccoli: Impact of Cover Crop and Nitrogen Rate on IPM and other Crop Production FactorsCreamer PI with Wagger, Monks, Baldwin, and O'FarrellExtension IPM grant (research-based)$6,7491997
Establishment of a Weather Based Advisory System for Predicting Potato Late Blight in Eastern North CarolinaLead PI Cubeta, project cooperator with several ag agents in eastern NCNC Cooperative Extension Service Equipment Enhancement Funds$12,5001997
Using Cover Crops to Enhance IPM in Vegetable Production SystemsLead PI Creamer with Rayburn, Campbell, and HainesExtension IPM$5,7601996
Evaluating Potato Stand Establishment Problems in NE North CarolinaPI CreamerNC Agriculture Foundation$3,0661996
An Evaluation of Summer Cover Crops as Weed Suppressive MulchesPI CreamerOrganic Farming Research Foundation$4,6881995
Potato Health Management in North CarolinaLead PI Cubeta with co-PI CreamerFaculty Outreach and Professional Development Grants Program$5,0001995