The Council on Food, Agricultural and Resource Economics (C-FARE)

C-FARE Review of NASS Prices Program

A Review of the USDA NASS Agricultural Prices Program: Challenges and Opportunities for the 21st Century
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Full Document updated 11.04.09
Errata sheet for documents printed prior to 11.04.09
click here for Executive Summary
click here for Press Release
click here for Fact Sheet

2009 Friend of C-FARE and Agricultural Economics Reception
click here for Press Release
click here for Handout

"Food Safety Risk Ranking and Cost Analysis Along the Domestic and International Supply Chains"
C-FARE and AAEA sponsored a web based educational program the economics of food safety.

"Agriculture in a
Turbulent Economy"
C-FARE, eXtension, and the Agricultural and Applied Economics Association (AAEA) have released a free web-based resource focusing on the state of the agriculture economy.

"Environmental Markets: New Approaches for Natural Resources Management"
C-FARE sponsored a web based educational program for NRCS on environmental markets.

From Agriculture to Urban Ecosystems
C-FARE and the Ecological Society of America (ESA) have released a free web-based resource focusing on the science and policy of ecosystem services.
Please Click Here to Visit

Outlook and Investigation on Climate Change as it Relates to Agriculture and Natural Resources.
The symposium will highlight articles from peer reviewed AAEA policy journal.
Click Here for Agenda

Student Information

C-FARE Review of the Census of Agriculture

"Improving Information About America's Farms & Ranches"
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"Improving Information About America's Farms & Ranches"
Click Here for Executive Summary

Press Release for C-FARE Review of the Census of Agriculture
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Fact Sheet: C-FARE Review of the Census of Agriculture
Click Here for Fact Sheet

If you are interested in providing a tax-deductible contribution to C-FARE please view our donation form.

For information regarding this website, please email Tamara Wagester at C-FARE.

April-May, 2012: "Agency Information of Interest"

Spring 2012 Update from USDA NASS

September-October, 2011: "Agency Information of Interest"

Fall 2011 Update from USDA NIFA
- Handout
Fall 2011 Presentation from DOE
- Handout

May 12, 2011: "Agency Information of Interest"

Dialog Regarding Applied Economics Needs in the NIFA Transdisciplinary Paradigm
NSF Information on The Dynamics of Coupled Natural and Human Systems (CNH) Program
- Handout
NOAA Funding Opportunity: National Competitive Harmful Algal Blooms (HAB) Programs

Federal Agency Updates

Lee K. Cerveny, Forest Service Social Scientist, Receives Presidential Award for Early Career Scientists (December 2010)
USDA NIFA New Structure and Organization Chart (September 2010)

Other Resources of Interest

Information presented at 10/24/06 Seminar on Agri-Business Education (by Boland and Akridge)
- PDF Executive Summary Power
- Point Presentation
Information Provided by Gail Cramer and Spiro Stefanou from the National Academies of Science Summit on Undergraduate Education
National Science Foundation Info Brief �Where Has The Money Gone? Declining Industrial Support of Academic R&D�

Online Digest
Economic Summaries of Policy Topics

CRS Report
"Internships, Fellowships, and Other Work Experience Opportunities in
the Federal Government

CRS Report
Coming to Washington, DC? Sources of Information on Temporary Housing

Grant Workshop
"Federal Competitive Grants: Where to Find Them and How to Get Them"

Useful Guide to Acronyms

Glossary of Terms (House Agriculture Committee)

Scientific and Professional Organizations

Coalition on Funding Agricultural Research Missions (CoFARM)
Agricultural and Applied Economics Association (AAEA)
American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)
National Rural Network (NRN)
National Coalition for Food and Agriculture Research (C-FAR)
Southern Agricultural Economics Association (SAEA)

U.S. Government Agencies

U.S. Department of Agriculture

Environmental Protection Agency

National Science Foundation

National Institutes of Health

U.S. Congress

U.S. Senate

U.S. House of Representatives

Library of Congress

Thomas

Other U.S. Agencies

Department of Commerce

Department of Education

Department of Energy

Department of Human Health Services

Department of the Interior

Department of Justice

Department of Labor

Department of Transportation

Federal Courts

Other Federal Courts

Government Printing Office

Housing and Urban Development

The Conservation
Crossroads in Agriculture


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May 20, 2013: Coffee with your Colleagues An Overview of Rates of Return to Agricultural Research May 16, 2013: Seminar to Elucidate the Value of USDA Data. February 15, 2013: C-FARE and the Federation of Animal Science Societies (FASS) will host a webinar "Cleaning Up the Slime: Science and Substantiation. February 11, 2013: International Commodity Price Volatility and Risks February 8, 2013: Student Development Conference Call January 2013 - The Economics of Federal Food Programs: Weighing the Costs and Benefits December 2012: USDA Economists Group, C-FARE and AFIA seminar "Future Feed Patters for U.S. Livestock and Poultry" July 2012: Future Patterns of U.S. Grains, Biofuels, and Livestock and Poultry Feeding July 2012: The Conservation Crossroads in Agriculture June 2012: "Using Figures to State the Facts: How the Agriculture Industry Uses Data" June 2012: Rural Wealth Creation Webinar May 2012: Nutrient Management & the Chesapeake Bay Experience: Economic and Environmental Considerations April 2012: C-FARE Sponsored Dr. Kenkel as the National CFAR speaker addressing "American Agriculture Cooperates: Economics, Research and Structure of Farmer Owned Cooperatives" March 2012: USDA Economists Group and C-FARE seminar "Farm Policy: History and Proposals for 2012" "Regional Perspectives on Economic Forces Shaping Land Asset Values" A webinar hosted by AAEA Extension Section & C-FARE. December 13, 2011. "Agricultural Cooperatives: Economics, Opportunities and Structure in a New Era of Food, Fiber and Fuel" "Communicating the Cooperative Value Package" A webinar hosted by eXtension Cooperative Community of Practice & C–FARE. October 26, 2011. What's at Stake? An Insight and Look at the Next Farm Bill A webinar hosted by SAEA & C-FARE. October 11, 2011. Sept-Oct 2011 "Agency Information of Interest" "Changing Behaviors, Changing Waistlines: Understanding Consumers' Mindset to Achieve a Healthy Weight" July 13, 2011 Webinar Sponsored by IFIC and C-FARE "The Low-Down on Local Foods" April 11, 2011 Webinar Sponsored by IFIC and C-FARE December 2, 2010 Webinar - "Water & Irrigated Agriculture: The Past, Present and Future" October 5, 2010 Webinar – Wetlands Function and Response to Extreme Events June 16, 2010 Briefing – "Climate Change and Agriculture: Food and Farming in a Changing Climate" April 2010 – Economic white papers on important research areas. These white papers discuss the important and essential contributions of agricultural economists in these priority areas. March 31, 2010 - C-FARE and NAAEA Webinar "Positioning the Applied Economic Profession in a New Era of Grants: A Review of How to be a Multi-Disciplinary Scientist to Gain Grant Funding" C-FARE Review of NASS Prices Program A Review of the USDA NASS Agricultural Prices Program: Challenges and Opportunities for the 21st Century click here for Full Document Full Document updated 11.04.09 Errata sheet for documents printed prior to 11.04.09 click here for Executive Summary click here for Press Release click here for Fact Sheet 2009 Friend of C-FARE and Agricultural Economics Reception click here for Press Release click here for Handout "Food Safety Risk Ranking and Cost Analysis Along the Domestic and International Supply Chains" C-FARE and AAEA sponsored a web based educational program the economics of food safety. "Agriculture in a Turbulent Economy" C-FARE, eXtension, and the Agricultural and Applied Economics Association (AAEA) have released a free web-based resource focusing on the state of the agriculture economy. "Environmental Markets: New Approaches for Natural Resources Management" C-FARE sponsored a web based educational program for NRCS on environmental markets. From Agriculture to Urban Ecosystems C-FARE and the Ecological Society of America (ESA) have released a free web-based resource focusing on the science and policy of ecosystem services. Please Click Here to Visit Outlook and Investigation on Climate Change as it Relates to Agriculture and Natural Resources. The symposium will highlight articles from peer reviewed AAEA policy journal. Click Here for Agenda Student Information C-FARE Review of the Census of Agriculture "Improving Information About America's Farms & Ranches" Click Here for Full Report "Improving Information About America's Farms & Ranches" Click Here for Executive Summary Press Release for C-FARE Review of the Census of Agriculture Click Here of Press Release Fact Sheet: C-FARE Review of the Census of Agriculture Click Here for Fact Sheet If you are interested in providing a tax-deductible contribution to C-FARE please view our donation form. For information regarding this website, please email Tamara Wagester at C-FARE.	April-May, 2012: "Agency Information of Interest" Spring 2012 Update from USDA NASS September-October, 2011: "Agency Information of Interest" Fall 2011 Update from USDA NIFA Handout Fall 2011 Presentation from DOE Handout May 12, 2011: "Agency Information of Interest" Dialog Regarding Applied Economics Needs in the NIFA Transdisciplinary Paradigm PowerPoint Presentation Note from the call AFRI RFA Deadlines and Deadline for Comments NSF Information on The Dynamics of Coupled Natural and Human Systems (CNH) Program Handout NOAA Funding Opportunity: National Competitive Harmful Algal Blooms (HAB) Programs Federal Agency Updates Lee K. Cerveny, Forest Service Social Scientist, Receives Presidential Award for Early Career Scientists (December 2010) USDA NIFA New Structure and Organization Chart (September 2010) Other Resources of Interest Information presented at 10/24/06 Seminar on Agri-Business Education (by Boland and Akridge) PDF Executive Summary Power Point Presentation Information Provided by Gail Cramer and Spiro Stefanou from the National Academies of Science Summit on Undergraduate Education National Science Foundation Info Brief �Where Has The Money Gone? Declining Industrial Support of Academic R&D� Online Digest Economic Summaries of Policy Topics CRS Report "Internships, Fellowships, and Other Work Experience Opportunities in the Federal Government CRS Report Coming to Washington, DC? Sources of Information on Temporary Housing Grant Workshop "Federal Competitive Grants: Where to Find Them and How to Get Them" Useful Guide to Acronyms Glossary of Terms (House Agriculture Committee) Scientific and Professional Organizations Coalition on Funding Agricultural Research Missions (CoFARM) Agricultural and Applied Economics Association (AAEA) American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) National Rural Network (NRN) National Coalition for Food and Agriculture Research (C-FAR) Southern Agricultural Economics Association (SAEA) U.S. Government Agencies U.S. Department of Agriculture Economic Research Service Cooperative State Research, Extension and Education Service National Research Initiative National Agricultural Statistical Service Natural Resources Conservation Service Agricultural Research Service U.S.D.A. Phonebook Environmental Protection Agency National Science Foundation National Institutes of Health U.S. Congress U.S. Senate Senate Agriculture Committee Senate Appropriations Committee U.S. House of Representatives House Agriculture Committee House Appropriations Committee Library of Congress Thomas Other U.S. Agencies Department of Commerce Department of Education Department of Energy Department of Human Health Services Department of the Interior Department of Justice Department of Labor Department of Transportation Federal Courts Other Federal Courts Government Printing Office Housing and Urban Development Legislative Slate Postal Service Treasury Department White House Veterans Affairs	The Conservation Crossroads in Agriculture
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