1 What Is National C-FAR?

2 National C-FAR -- Strategy Who? Stakeholder “owned” national coalition How? Via a broad-based coalition to put doubling food and agricultural research on national agenda When? Now working with Bush administration and congress

3 National C-FAR -- Goals Increase and enhance national funding of U.S. food and agricultural research funding by doubling federal support over the next 5 years Expand role of stakeholders in priority setting, funding and accountability

4 National C-FAR -- Why? Evident that food and agricultural research has been a neglected national priority NIH and NSF are drawing researchers away from food and agriculture Current and future research capacity is being eroded

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6 SOURCE: National Science Foundation/Division of Science Resources Studies, Survey of Federal Funds for Research and Development: Fiscal Years 1998, 1999, and In constant Dollars.

7 Source: Julian Alston, et al “Paying for Agricultural Productivity,” Johns Hopkins University Press, Baltimore, 1999, pages 56, Note, these data include both state and federal research. Will We Lose Our Edge? Rest of World Is Expanding Investments In Food & Agricultural Research Much Faster Than U.S. Millions of 1985 constant international dollars % Increase U.S.1,2302,07441% Rest of World 6,07512,89253%

8 Research & Education Will Result In A Better Tomorrow Safer and more secure food supply More nutritious, convenient and affordable foods More efficient and environmentally friendly food, fiber and forest production Improved water quality, land conservation and environment

9 Research & Education Will Result In A Better Tomorrow  Less dependence on non-renewable sources of energy  Expanded global markets and improved balance of trade  More jobs and sustainable rural economic development

10 How Invest the Increase?  Build the scientific and infrastructure capacity to do quality research and education  Maintain a balanced portfolio of federal research and education including competitive grants, formula funds and intramural programs  Maintain a diversified research and education system for a biologically- based and site specific industry

11 National C-FAR & Food and Society Project We have common goals – expanding federal support of food and agricultural research We are jointly sponsoring a series of stakeholder meetings to build a broad base of support The distinction is that N C-FAR is a stakeholder coalition of those who benefit from research and education

12 Why Join National C-FAR NOW? Legislative and funding decisions on food and agriculture research now being debated Leverage your influence on major federal legislative and funding decisions Build relationships with influential food and agriculture organizations with a combined total of members in the millions Gain access to expertise, resources, ideas, news, and information on food and agricultural research

13 Membership Open To All Who Support Our Mission A National Member is a not-for-profit stakeholder organization. Dues are $2,500 for those with budgets over $5 million and $1,000 for all others. An Affiliate Member may designate one non-voting representative. A not-for-profit state or local stakeholder organization. Dues are $500. A government agency or university. Annual dues are $1,000. Individuals. Dues are $100. Corporate. Dues are $2,500.

14 Progress Since January 30, 2001 Founding 114 members now and still growing 30 major national food and ag organizations & 40+ universities Gaining visibility and clout via testimony and meetings with Administration Working with Food & Society Project Gaining rapport of Congressional staff Web site ( to communicate our mission and solicit support for food and ag researchwww.ncfar.org

15 Progress Since January 30, 2001 Founding Co-sponsored two regional stakeholders meetings at Ohio State University and Texas A&M Legislative Committee meets on monthly basis with Congressional staff and members Research Committee developing examples of benefits food and ag research Met with the National Agricultural Research, Education, Extension and Economics Advisory Board

16 National C-FAR Legislative Recommendations Include research title in new farm bill Have sense of Congress for doubling funding Strengthen and expand stakeholder participation Federal food and ag research programs be more clearly identified and coordinated

17 Summary & Conclusions Seek a better tomorrow by teaming with over 100 others in National C-FAR Food and ag research is under funded Broad-based constituent owned and driven coalition is key to success Need new money for food and ag research Become a National C-FAR member

18 National C-FAR Contacts & Info Terry Wolf, President, (217) , David Graves, Vice President, (202) , Joe Coffey, Secretary/Treasurer, (804) , Ellen Jansen, Support Staff, (217) , Web site,