20246801241749
Project Grant
Overview
Grant Description
Dairy goats are the fastest growing commercial livestock sector in the US. Current data demonstrate the unique nature of dairy goat production, where agricultural intensification may be balanced with diversification and sustainability.
The impressive ability of goats to remain productive in arid regions of the world demonstrates their potential resilience in the face of changing climates. These attributes provide an opportunity to strengthen rural community agricultural systems through value-added circular economies, as well as promote gender and ethnic diversification of farmers, both current priorities of USDA.
The goal of our research, education, and extension efforts in this project is to improve and assure the sustainability of dairy goat production systems in the US. Reaching this goal would allow for environmentally-sustainable intensification of dairy goat production while assuring continued access to value-added markets that support a diverse population of farmers and small rural farming communities. The system under study for this project takes a strategically broad view of US commercial dairy goat production.
Anticipated outcomes of this project include (1) a computerized analysis tool that allows dairy goat producers to identify strategies to decrease their carbon footprint and water usage, (2) improved health tools for dairy goats, (3) stronger rural economy infrastructure with diversified goat producers, and (4) integrated education and extension efforts to support these outcomes and sustainable systems.
The impressive ability of goats to remain productive in arid regions of the world demonstrates their potential resilience in the face of changing climates. These attributes provide an opportunity to strengthen rural community agricultural systems through value-added circular economies, as well as promote gender and ethnic diversification of farmers, both current priorities of USDA.
The goal of our research, education, and extension efforts in this project is to improve and assure the sustainability of dairy goat production systems in the US. Reaching this goal would allow for environmentally-sustainable intensification of dairy goat production while assuring continued access to value-added markets that support a diverse population of farmers and small rural farming communities. The system under study for this project takes a strategically broad view of US commercial dairy goat production.
Anticipated outcomes of this project include (1) a computerized analysis tool that allows dairy goat producers to identify strategies to decrease their carbon footprint and water usage, (2) improved health tools for dairy goats, (3) stronger rural economy infrastructure with diversified goat producers, and (4) integrated education and extension efforts to support these outcomes and sustainable systems.
Funding Goals
NOT APPLICABLE
Grant Program (CFDA)
Awarding / Funding Agency
Place of Performance
Ames,
Iowa
50011-2105
United States
Geographic Scope
Single Zip Code
Iowa State University Of Science And Technology was awarded
Sustainable Dairy Goat Production Enhancement for US Farmers
Project Grant 20246801241749
worth $10,000,000
from the Institute of Bioenergy, Climate, and Environment in April 2024 with work to be completed primarily in Ames Iowa United States.
The grant
has a duration of 5 years and
was awarded through assistance program 10.310 Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI).
The Project Grant was awarded through grant opportunity Agriculture and Food Research Initiative Sustainable Agricultural Systems.
Status
(Ongoing)
Last Modified 4/3/24
Period of Performance
4/1/24
Start Date
3/31/29
End Date
Funding Split
$10.0M
Federal Obligation
$0.0
Non-Federal Obligation
$10.0M
Total Obligated
Activity Timeline
Subgrant Awards
Disclosed subgrants for 20246801241749
Additional Detail
Award ID FAIN
20246801241749
SAI Number
None
Award ID URI
SAI EXEMPT
Awardee Classifications
Public/State Controlled Institution Of Higher Education
Awarding Office
12348S INSTITUTE OF BIOENERGY, CLIMATE, AND ENVIRONMENT (IBCE)
Funding Office
12348S INSTITUTE OF BIOENERGY, CLIMATE, AND ENVIRONMENT (IBCE)
Awardee UEI
DQDBM7FGJPC5
Awardee CAGE
5J949
Performance District
IA-04
Senators
Charles Grassley
Joni Ernst
Joni Ernst
Modified: 4/3/24