IPM News and Events Roundup 02/16/2024
A weekly collection of IPM news, webinars, employment, funding opportunities, and more from the Northeastern IPM Center
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The Biology and Management of Common Invasive Plants in the Northeastern U.S. and Southern Canada
February 27, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. EST
Register at https://neipmc.org/go/fARB
Presenter: Dr. Antonio DiTommaso
This presentation will focus on the biology and management (both chemical and non-chemical) of ten common invasive plants in the northeastern United States and southern Canada. Species covered include Japanese knotweed, buckthorn, swallowworts, honeysuckles, bindweeds, multiflora rose, and Japanese stiltgrass.
The Use of IPM in Beekeeping to Control Parasitic Varroa Mites
March 11, 2024 – 11:00 a.m.
Register at cornell.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_aG2wk8EKSXC2OTvB70BdrA
Presenter: Dr. Robyn Underwood
During this talk, you will learn about the parts of the IPM pyramid as they relate to controlling the parasitic varroa mite, widely the biggest problem in beekeeping. You will learn about breeding for mite resistance, cultural and mechanical controls, and chemical controls that are both organic-approved and synthetic. These items will be presented as a year in the life of a beekeeping operation.
Dr. Robyn Underwood received her BSc in Entomology and Applied Ecology from the University of Delaware and her PhD in Entomology from the University of Manitoba. As Penn State’s Extension Educator of Apiculture, she conducts scientific research projects to study beekeeper-applied questions and brings the results of the projects to the beekeepers through extension products that aim to make beekeeping a more successful venture.
Kosher, Halal and Insects: How do they relate?
March 25, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. (EST)
Register at cornell.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_R0qF_qloSt6k9EsgUWO9UA
Presenter: Dr. Joe Regenstein
Kosher and halal food regulations are an important part of the food industry. Both religious systems are concerned about the practices of modern agriculture including the role of insects and similar animal species. This talk will introduce these dietary laws and then look specifically at how each religion views insects in the food and feed context.
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EPA Releases New Methodology to Detect Low Levels of PFAS in Plastic Containers
Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is releasing a new methodology for detecting per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in plastic containers, taking another step to protect the public from these harmful chemicals. The new method will provide an additional tool for EPA and for industries that use high-density polyethylene (HDPE) containers to identify PFAS contamination. This action also supports EPA’s PFAS Strategic Roadmap, which renewed the Agency’s commitment to using sound science and investing in research to proactively stop PFAS chemicals from entering the environment.
Since learning about potential PFAS contamination in a small number of mosquitocide products in September 2020, EPA has taken a number of steps to address this issue. These include:
- releasing data in March 2021 that preliminarily determined that PFAS in those specific products formed from a chemical reaction during the container fluorination process which then leached into the pesticide product
- releasing another study in September 2022 testing the leaching potential of PFAS over a specific time into test solutions packaged in different brands of HDPE fluorinated containers; and
- notifying manufacturers (including importers), processors, distributors, users, and those that dispose of fluorinated HDPE containers and similar plastics that the presence of PFAS formed as a byproduct in these containers may be a violation of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA).
Following that notification, the Department of Justice, on behalf of EPA, filed a complaint against Inhance Technologies, the company that manufactured the plastic mosquitocide containers in which PFAS was found. Inhance Technologies failed to comply with TSCA’s notice, review, and determination requirements prior to manufacture. Separately, in December 2023, EPA issued orders to Inhance under TSCA section 5 directing it not to produce long-chain PFAS that are created in the production of its fluorinated HDPE containers.
The method released today establishes robust and validated procedures that allow reliable detection and quantification of 32 PFAS directly from the walls of the container itself. This method can accurately identify PFAS contamination at levels as low as 0.002 parts-per-billion (or 2 parts-per-trillion). In releasing this method to the public, EPA is enabling the industries that utilize HDPE containers, including container manufacturers, to test the containers before use, preventing PFAS contamination of pesticides and other products stored in HDPE plastic containers. The method also has wide applicability for other industries, as it can be modified to test for PFAS in additional solid samples such as fabric, packaging paper, and more.
Read more about this action and other actions to address PFAS in HDPE plastic here.
Read about wider EPA efforts to address PFAS here.
EPA Provides Update on Over-the-Top Uses of Dicamba
In light of the February 6, 2024, ruling by the U.S. District Court of Arizona vacating the 2020 registrations for over-the-top (OTT) dicamba products, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is providing the following update. On February 14, 2024, EPA issued an Existing Stocks Order for Dicamba Products Previously Registered for Over-the-Top Use on Dicamba-Tolerant Cotton and Soybean. This Order addresses use of the formerly-registered dicamba products and authorizes limited sale and distribution of dicamba products that are already in the possession of growers or in the channels of trade and outside the control of the pesticide companies.
Background
Dicamba is an herbicide used to target broadleaf weeds in agricultural and non-agricultural settings. The herbicide is registered for use at specified stages in agricultural crop fields of corn, cotton, sorghum, soybeans, sugarcane, and other crops. The dicamba products subject to the February 2024 vacatur were registered to be sprayed OTT of genetically engineered dicamba-tolerant soybeans and cotton after the crops have emerged from the ground. There are also dicamba products that are only registered for non-OTT applications. These products are applied earlier in the growing season before crop emergence while OTT products can be applied later in the growing season after crop emergence.
Dicamba was first registered for OTT uses on dicamba-tolerant cotton and soybeans in 2016. In 2017 and again in 2018, EPA amended the registrations of all OTT dicamba products following reports that growers had experienced crop damage and economic losses resulting from the off-site movement of dicamba. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit vacated the 2018 registrations in June 2020 on the basis that “EPA substantially understated risks that it acknowledged and failed entirely to acknowledge other risks.” Days after the court’s decision, EPA issued an order for the affected products that addressed existing stocks.
In October 2020, EPA issued new registrations for two dicamba products and extended the registration of an additional dicamba product until 2025. All three registrations included new measures that the Agency expected to prevent off-target movement and damage to non-target crops and other plants. Further state-specific amendments to the registrations occurred in 2022 and 2023.
In response to a lawsuit against EPA concerning these registrations, on February 6, 2024, a ruling by the U.S. District Court of Arizona vacated the 2020 registrations for OTT dicamba products XtendiMax, Engenia, and Tavium. As of February 6, 2024, these products are unregistered, and sale or distribution of these products is unlawful except as provided in EPA’s February 2024 existing stocks order.
Existing Stocks Order
EPA has issued an Existing Stocks Order to allow for limited sale and distribution of dicamba OTT products that were already in the possession of growers or in the channels of trade and outside the control of pesticide companies as of February 6, 2024. The order also prohibits the use of these dicamba products except where the use is consistent with the previously approved labeling, which included measures intended to reduce environmental damage caused by offsite movement of the pesticide.
This Existing Stocks Order is limited in time and scope, allowing for certain sale, distribution, and use of existing stocks of these formerly-registered dicamba products for the 2024 growing season. EPA has received ample evidence that millions of gallons of OTT dicamba had already entered the channels of trade prior to February 6, 2024. Additionally, most growers have already placed orders for dicamba-tolerant seed for the 2024 growing season and, given the timing of these registrations being vacated, are not able to pivot to another herbicide-tolerant seed and herbicide system.
The issuance of this Existing Stocks Order will help ensure that growers who already possess OTT dicamba and/or have already purchased dicamba-tolerant seeds and thus are reliant on the availability of specific products solely for the 2024 growing season: (1) apply only dicamba formulations designed for use over the top of dicamba-tolerant soybean and cotton, rather than violating FIFRA by misusing more volatile dicamba formulations which could lead to greater offsite movement (and thus potential damage to non-dicamba tolerant crops and other plants); and (2) apply these OTT dicamba products consistent with restrictions intended to reduce offsite movement and protect human health and the environment. Thus, it is necessary for EPA to issue an Existing Stocks Order to ensure that growers follow these directions for use, which were designed to reduce environmental damage caused by offsite movement.
Under this order, end users of existing stocks may only use the formerly-registered products consistent with the previously approved labeling for the products and must stop use of these products by the relevant dates laid out in the Order. Additional details regarding restrictions on the sale, distribution, and use of these formerly-registered products can be found in EPA’s Existing Stocks Order for Dicamba Products Previously Registered for Over-the-Top Use on Dicamba-Tolerant Cotton and Soybean.
Next Steps
EPA will continue to update the public and the states as it evaluates and takes any actions related to dicamba use. For more information, visit EPA’s website.
EPA Sets the Stage to List PFAS as a Hazardous Waste (pfasinsights.com | February 12, 2024)
With the publication of two new proposed rules on February 8, 2024, EPA has taken the first step under its PFAS Strategic Roadmap to bring PFAS compounds under the umbrella of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (“RCRA”). These proposals are designed to accomplish both short- and long-term objectives. In the short-term, EPA’s proposals will make PFAS compounds subject to corrective action authorities at RCRA hazardous waste facilities. This means that if a release occurs at such facilities, the owner or operator must investigate whether the contamination includes PFAS and, if so, remediate the contamination along with other hazardous constituents. In the long term, EPA’s proposals set the stage to list nine PFAS compounds as RCRA hazardous wastes.
An innovative approach to shield against foodborne illness (healthsciences.missouri.edu | February 12, 2024)
Like a silent saboteur, foodborne pathogens can sneak up and ruin your next meal. One of the biggest culprits is salmonella, a type of bacteria found in many foods that causes more than 1.3 million cases of foodborne illnesses annually according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Despite nationwide efforts, salmonella’s infection rates have remained nearly unchanged for the past 30 years. Now, MU is part of an interdisciplinary effort determined to change that after recently receiving a three-year, $5 million grant from the National Science Foundation’s Convergence Accelerator program.
The 19-member team of investigators — including Kate Trout, an assistant professor with the Department of Health Sciences — is developing new technology to rapidly detect and mitigate salmonella and other foodborne pathogens throughout the entire poultry supply chain.
Trash Bug Versus Mealybug: Unique Insect Interaction Filmed for First Time (entomologytoday.org | February 15, 2024)
“Trash bug” is a colloquial name often used for green lacewing larvae (Neuroptera: Chrysopidae). You may have seen them bumbling around the garden like a walking piece of lint. The nickname refers to the behavior of many lacewing larvae that adorn themselves with assorted natural materials: lichen, plant trichomes, tiny bits of wood, prey remains, even spider silk.
Estimating Bee Communities is a Tall Task, Analysis Shows (entomologytoday.org | February 13, 2024)
Pollinators matter. About 90 percent of angiosperms (flowering plants) rely on animal pollination, including 87 out of 115 global food crops?. Bees are the queens of pollination, but in many places we don’t know how well they’re doing. To find out, researchers conduct bee surveys.
A survey seems like a straightforward activity: collect bees, count them, identify them. How people actually do surveys varies hugely: How are the bees collected? At how many sites? On how many days a year? The list of variables just keeps on going.
Quest to Test the Age of Mosquitoes Aims to Improve Pesticide Strategies and Reduce Vector-borne Diseases Like Malaria (umass.edu | February 3, 2024)
Lili He, professor of food science, was perplexed when the director of the Massachusetts Pesticide Analysis Laboratory (MPAL) asked if the molecular spectroscopy technique she specializes in could be used to figure out the age of mosquitoes.
“My first impression was, what? Why do we have to determine the age of mosquitoes?” recalls He, head of the food science department at the University of Massachusetts Amherst.
Joining He in the project are Clark, based at the UMass Department of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (VASCI); Wei Zhu, assistant professor of mathematics and statistics; entomologists Laura Harrington and Courtney Murdock, both of Cornell University; and Ponlawat Alongkot, chief of vector biology and control at the Armed Forces Research Institute of Medical Sciences in Bangkok, Thailand.
e-Gro (Electronic Grower Resources Online)
e-GRO (Electronic Grower Resources Online) is a collaborative effort of floriculture specialists to create a new clearing house for alerts about disease, insect, environmental, physiological and nutritional disorders being observed in commercial greenhouses. Information is available about disorders, podcasts, and research.
Bringing together some of the leading specialists from universities around the USA, e-GRO is a free resource and learning tool for anybody involved in greenhouse plant production.
NCC Expresses Disappointment with Dicamba Ruling (cotton.org | February 7, 2024)
The National Cotton Council is extremely disappointed in a ruling by the Arizona Federal court that vacates the label for over-the-top use of dicamba products for the 2024 crop. The impacts of this ruling will be felt across the Cotton Belt as dicamba-tolerant varieties account for more than 75% of U.S. cotton acres.
February Declared Browntail Awareness Month: Act Now (maine.gov | February 7, 2024)
As February unfolds, some Maine residents brace themselves for the annual return of a persistent foe: the Browntail Moth (BTM) caterpillar. Recognizing the significance of this challenge, February has been designated as Browntail Awareness Month, urging individuals to take proactive measures against this invasive pest.
EPA again OKs use of toxic herbicide linked to Parkinson’s disease (theguardian.com)
The US Environmental Protection Agency is doubling down on its controversial finding that a toxic herbicide is safe for use across millions of acres of American cropland, despite what public health advocates characterize as virtual “scientific proof” the product causes Parkinson’s disease.
The agency in 2021 reapproved paraquat-based herbicides for use, but a coalition of agricultural and public health groups sued, charging that the EPA had ignored broad scientific consensus linking the substance to Parkinson’s.
BASF Announces EPA Approval of Surtain Herbicide (agweb.com | February 11, 2024)
Initially announced in the spring of 2023, BASF’s Surtain herbicide has been in the works since 2012 and is now approved for use, subject to state approvals.
The product is intended for use on corn acres and is the industry’s first solid-encapsulated herbicide technology, which the company says maintains crop safety while providing a long residual length. It uses two active ingredients – Group 14 PPO inhibitor safluenacil and Group 15 growth inhibitor pyroxasulfone – to control and suppress 79 broadleaf and grass weeds, such as Palmer amaranth, waterhemp and giant ragweed.
Call for papers in Frontiers in Insect Science!
Special Issue Title: Pest-Smart Strategies For Improved Eco-Efficiency In Agriculture, Forestry And Communities
This Research Topic in Frontiers on eco-efficiency and IPM is open for contributions. The research topic or special issue proposes the concept of Pest-Smart production strategies to communicate, identify, quantify, track and incentivize eco-efficient Integrated Pest Management (IPM) practices. This is a great opportunity to communicate the role IPM plays in minimizing economic, human health, and environmental risks associated with pest management.
Manuscript Summary Submission Deadline 29 February 2024
Manuscript Submission Deadline 30 September 2024
More information: https://www.frontiersin.org/research-topics/59157/pest-smart-strategies-for-improved-eco-efficiency-in-agriculture-forestry-and-communities
NRCS Seeks Public Comment on 8 Conservation Practices
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is seeking public comment on proposed revisions to eight national conservation practice standards. Comments are due March 4, 2024.
Proposed revisions to the national conservation practice standards include:
- Field Border (Code 386)
- Filter Strip (Code 393)
- Grazing Management (Code 528)
- Hedgerow Planting (Code 422)
- Mulching (Code 484)
- Seasonal Water Management for Wildlife (Code 646)
- Structure for Water Control (Code 587), and
- Wetland Restoration (Code 657).
Proposed text can be found on this NRCS webpage. Changes are included in this notice on the Federal Register. Comments should be submitted via regulations.gov or via mail by March 4, 2024.
Dear Berry and Cherry Grower,
The evaluation team at the University of Florida is conducting a national survey to better understand the impact of research conducted by land-grant university faculty to mitigate spotted wing drosophila (SWD) in your fields.
The project, funded by the USDA, requires an evaluation to determine if the work has met your needs as a grower. We have identified you as a berry and/or cherry grower and value your opinions regarding this important work.
The survey should take 15 minutes to complete. You will be asked questions about your farm operations, experience with SWD from 2008 to date, and any SWD management practices you have implemented on your farm.
Data collected will advance research efforts focused on developing more effective and efficient SWD management tools to meet your needs. There are no direct benefits or compensation for completing the survey; however, your participation will contribute to developing better management tools for SWD.
Tickborne disease prevention survey
A master's student in the integrative biological diversity program at Western Connecticut State University in Danbury, CT. Is conducting their thesis with the tickborne disease prevention laboratory looking at the effects of mowing frequency, including not mowing, on the behavior of blacklegged ticks. Currently, they are conducting a 5-minute survey on the mowing practices of CT residents to help inform their study design.
The survey is found at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ctlawn
Webinars, Seminars, Meetings, and More
Save the Date!
The 11th International IPM Symposium
March 3 – 5, 2025
San Diego, CA
This is an excellent opportunity for state IPM program directors and ARDP PDs to meet USDA NIFA presentation requirements.
The Symposium is a key conference that cuts across IPM issues and offers much in the way of highlighting current issues in IPM, presentations on current research and developments, and valuable networking for stakeholders.
What’s Bugging You First Friday is a monthly virtual series that explores timely topics to help you use integrated pest management (IPM) to avoid pest problems and promote a healthy environment where you live, work, learn and play. IPM is a wholistic approach that uses different tools and practices to not only reduce pest problems, but to also address the reasons why pests are there in the first place. Each month, our speakers will share practical information about how you can use IPM.
The 2024 What’s Bugging You First Friday schedule is now available on the program’s website, and you can register for multiple events using our registration form. We look forward to seeing you in 2024!
March 1st: Changes to Home Garden Insecticide in NY | Tick Blitz
April 5th: Weed ID | Rats in Vegetable Gardens
May 3rd: No-Mow May | What to do with Grass Clippings
June 7th: Tick & Mosquito Yard Treatments | Myth: Mosquito Repellent Plants
July 5th: Japanese Beetle Management | Aphid-Eating Insects
August 2nd: Spotted Lanternfly Update | Box Tree Moth Update
September 6th: Back to School: Bed Bugs | Head Lice
October 4th: Identifying Pests in Your Home
November 1st: 2024 Tick Blitz Results | No Spray Needed
December 6th: Feed the Birds | Repurposing a Holiday Tree
- March, 1st, 1 PM- 2 PM- What You Should Know About Jumping Worms. Jumping worms reduce soil health and can be easily and unknowingly spread by gardeners. Learn how to recognize jumping worms and prevent their spread.
- April, 10th, 1 PM-2 PM- Enhancing the Health of Riparian Ecosystems Through Restoration and Invasive Species Management. Get an overview of our multiyear Riparian Restoration Initiative. Learn about the ecological importance of the project areas, invasive species impacts, control & restoration methods used, selected plants, community involvement, and future plans.
- April, 10th, 1 PM-2 PM- Enhancing the Health of Riparian Ecosystems Through Restoration and Invasive Species Management. Get an overview of our multiyear Riparian Restoration Initiative. Learn about the ecological importance of the project areas, invasive species impacts, control & restoration methods used, selected plants, community involvement, and future plans.
- May 17th, 1 PM-2 PM- Birds as Habitat Health Indicators. Conservation Director of the Albany Pine Bush Preserve Commission, Neil Gifford, will discuss a bird banding and tracking program used to determine ecosystem health on the preserve, the impacts invasive species can have on bird habitat, the benefits of invasive species management, as well as ways homeowners and land managers can support birds.
The Northeast Extension Fruit Consortium has winter sessions scheduled in March
- Link: https://ag.umass.edu/fruit/news-events/northeast-extension-fruit-consortium
- Pre-registration is required. The session information:
March 6- Dr. Jaime Piñero, University of Massachusetts Extension & Stockbridge School of Agriculture, will provide updates on "Mass Trapping for Japanese Bettle Management" .
March 13- Dr. Jessica McBride, University of Connecticut, will discuss "How to Effectively Engage With The Media". Andre Tougas, Tougas Family Farm and Chelcie Martin, Honey Pot Hill Orchard will share their experiences with the press from this year- what worked, what didn't and what they plan to do differently next time.
March 20- Dr. Kerik Cox, Ms. L?ga Astra Kalni?a will discuss “BioControl, Forecast Models and Apple Scab- Finding the Sweet Spot”.
IR-4 Project Research Symposium: Food Crops Tuesday
The annual IR-4 Project Research Symposium: Food Crops will be held on Tuesday, April 9, 2024, from 1-4 pm ET. During this virtual event, presenters will share research results from Integrated Solutions and Product Performance trials on food crops. Results from these trials are used to identify potential pest management solutions for specialty crops and to support product registrations. We hope you’ll join us!
An agenda with presentation topics will be available closer to the event. View the 2023 Research Symposium presentations here.
Joint Spring Meeting of NH Arborists Association, NH Landscape Association, and UNH Extension
Tuesday, March 19, 2024, Concord, NH
A full day of educational sessions, networking, and fun at the Joint Spring Meeting. Learn about the latest updates in tree pests and diseases, shoreland protection rules, ANSI standards, and OSHA regulations. Hear from tree care and landscape industry colleagues on topics including construction planning and damage mitigation, right plant/right place, and integrated landscape design.
For more information and to register.
Email Amy Papineau at amy.papineau@unh.edu with any questions.
Dr. Karin Burghardt, University of Maryland
New York State Integrated Pest Management, IPM Academic Seminar Series
Wednesday, February 21, 11:15am – 12:15pm, EST.
Register at link above.
2024 Webinar Series for Greenhouse, Nursery & Garden Center Professionals
Join UNH Cooperative Extension and other experts to sharpen and refresh plant production skills. These monthly webinars on a variety of topics are intended to provide practical training for greenhouse, nursery and garden center professionals, although all are welcome to attend. One New England pesticide applicator recertification credit has been applied for each event.
Register for one, multiple or all of the interactive, Online Classes
2024 Class Dates:
February 27 - Injector Adjustment - Jonathan Ebba
March 26 - Mixing a Spray Tank - Jonathan Ebba
April 30 - Mycorrhizae - Dr. Anissa Poleatewich
June 25 - Growing Media (types, components, attributes) - Jonathan Ebba
July 30 - Considerations for Growing with Wood Fiber - Jonathan Ebba & Mark Sanford
August 27 - Thielaviopsis Control - Dr. Bo Liu
September 24 - Injecting a Drench - Jonathan Ebba
October 29 - Renewable Energy Sources for Greenhouse Environmental Control - Dr. Md Sazan Rahman
November 26 - Mealybug - Dr. Amber Vinchesi-Vahl
December 17 - Fertilizer Selection Basics/Water Analysis - Jonathan Ebba
If you have questions or would like assistance registering for or accessing the webinars, including language access, please contact Jonathan at Jonathan.Ebba@unh.edu
2024 International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) Certification Training
Dates:
Wednesday, February 21, 2024, 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Thursday, February 29, 2024, 12:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday, March 13, 2024, 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday, March 20, 2024, 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM
This training program is designed to assist green industry professionals in obtaining the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) Certified Arborist designation. All Sessions are in person and include a snow-date. (See Dates and Sessions Descriptions Below)
Attendees of this program will gain an increased knowledge of practices pertaining to the care of trees including tree biology and identification, proper pruning, and safety, soils, tree health and diagnosis. ISA Certified arborists may also attend select sessions for review and qualify for Continuing Education Units (CEUs). DEC Pesticide recertification credits have been applied for but have not yet been granted for sessions. This training may be eligible for Landscape Architect CEUs. A Certificate of Attendance will be issued. Contact the NYS Dept. of Ed for further information.
LOCATION: Carmel, NY (Putnam County)
Registration: Registration Options (donorperfect.net)
Invasive Plant Management Workshop
Register here: Planting Westchester Invasive Species Workshop Registration (arcgis.com)
Date: March 20, 2024
Time: 8:30am until 12:30pm
Location:
Westchester County Center
198 Central Ave
White Plains, NY 10606
8:30am to 9:30am- Matthew Aiello-Lammens
In this talk, he’ll be going over basics of invasive species, some impacts of invasive species, the invasion curve that shows how cost of management increases as in invasion spreads, etc.. Examples I use are pretty high level, but include glossy buckthorn (near and dear to my heart), kudzu, barberry (because of the connections to lyme disease), and likely SLF and EAB. He talks about the impacts of climate change and fragmentation, and he wraps up on some planning tools that are available to managers to help decide which invasive species and/or land areas to prioritize.
9:45am to 10:45am -Kristy King
Public engagement in habitat restoration and invasive species management in NYC
10:45am to 11am- Blind Brook High School
Case Study on removing invasives from Blind Brook HS property
11:15am to 12:15pm- Taro Ietaka
Early Detection/Eradication of Invasive Plant Species in Westchester County with the following examples:
- Incised fumewort along the Bronx River
- Yellow Archangel @ Silverlake
- Chocolate vine and Kalopanax at Read Sanctuary
- Paper mulberry and Western Ragweed at Croton Point (ongoing)
- (ongoing) Toringo Crabapple at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation
- Fanwort at Cranberry Lake (currently a failure but it hasn’t spread. Yet.)
Talk would include how we survey, partner with outside organizations esp. LHPRISM’s Invasive Strike Force, work within County’s restrictions on pesticide use, etc.
12:15pm to 12:30pm- Q&A all speakers
Tuesday, February 27, 2024
You have a choice of locations and times. The sessions are identical and pesticide credits will be awarded for only one session.
10 am – Noon at Herrington Farms, 63 Herrington Lane, Troy, NY
2:30 pm – 4:30 pm at Woody Hill Farm, 4330 State Route 22, Salem, NY
$10 pre-registration
Agenda
- Practice using a weed ID app
- Devising low-cost herbicide programs for corn and soybeans: planning, herbicide selection, herbicide timing, adjuvants
- Using herbicides and cover crops
- Weed control in alfalfa and in grass crops
- Tackling the difficult weeds and weed control issues
Presented by: Dr. Vipan Kumar, Cornell University, Aaron Gabriel, 518-380-1496, adg12@cornell.edu, or
Erik Smith, 315-219-7786, eas56@cornell.edu
When: February 27th, 2024 10:00 AM
Location: NY, United States
Event Fee(s)
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Event Fee, Troy session, one person |
$10.00 |
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Event Fee Cornell Staff, Troy Session |
$0.00 |
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Event Fee, Salem session, one person |
$10.00 |
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$0.00 |
Plant Propagation Workshop Series (via Zoom)
Learn basics of sexual propagation, vegetative propagation, and micropropagation taught by Dr. Mark Bridgen, Professor of Horticulture at Cornell University and teacher of plant propagation & micropropagation for over 30 years.
Dates/Times: Wednesdays, February 28-May 8, 2024 (no class on March 20 and April 17)
2-4pm (EST)
3 modules, with 3 two-hour sessions within each module
Participants can attend all modules or register for individual modules.
Fee: $150 per person/per module. All three modules: $400. Save $50!
Participants must have access to Zoom to participate in real time. Lectures will be recorded and available to participants after live sessions.
Module #1 – Sexual Plant Propagation: February 28, March 6 & 13
Description: Introduction to plant propagation, biology of plant propagation, terminology,
and the propagation environment including microclimatic conditions (relative humidity,
temperature, light, & gases), edaphic factors (propagation media, nutrients, and water), and
biotic factors. Also, basics of seed propagation and seed dormancy including exogenous
dormancy, physical dormancy, seed scarification, chemical dormancy, endogenous dormancy,
physiological dormancy, seed stratification, morphological dormancy, and double dormancy.
Module #2 – Vegetative/Asexual Plant Propagation: March 27, April 3 & April 10
Description: Introduction to vegetative propagation, terminology, rooting hormones, cutting
propagation, management of stock plants, treatment of cuttings, environmental manipulations
of cuttings, propagation media, stem cuttings, (hardwood, semi-hardwood, softwood,
herbaceous), grafting (types of grafts), propagation by specialized stems & roots (bulbs,
corms, tubers, tuberous roots, rhizomes, etc.), layering, division, and separation.
Module #3 – Plant Micropropagation: April 24, May 1, & May 8
Description: What is plant tissue culture, uses of plant tissue culture, what is plant
micropropagation, history of micropropagation, media components and preparation,
laboratory supplies, equipment and design, stages of micropropagation: Stage 0 (stock plant
selection and preparation), Stage 1 (initiation & establishment in vitro), Stage 2
(multiplication), Stage 3 (in vitro rooting and conditioning), and Stage 4 (acclimating &
hardening off).
Online registration at: https://plantpropagation.securepayments.cardpointe.com/pay
For more information contact Shari Romar at sr369@cornell.edu or 917-747-2286.
Botany and Conservation Biology Research at the Missouri Botanical Garden
Application Deadline - February 28, 2024
Missouri Botanical Garden is pleased to announce the opening of the Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program that will provide research opportunities for 10 students, for 10 weeks during the summer of 2024. Students will work on independent mentored projects in plant systematics, conservation biology, and ethnobotany. Participants will have access to the Garden’s herbarium of more than 7 million specimens, an excellent botanical library, rich garden collections, a laboratory facilities for plant anatomy, microscopy, digital imaging, SEM, and DNA analysis, and the Shaw Nature Reserve – a 2,400 acre ecological preserve featuring prairie, forest, glades, wetlands, and 14 miles of hiking trails.
Students must be returning to an undergraduate degree program in the fall following the REU program. If you will be graduating in May or June in the year of the program, you are not eligible. To be eligible you must also be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident.
Penn State's Southeast Agricultural Research & Extension Center - Summer Research Assistant
The SEAREC Internship is a comprehensive experiential learning program. Each summer, 3 to 6 individuals are invited to work beside educators and faculty to conduct research and produce crops from May through August.
Participants in the program support vegetable, small fruit, floriculture, industrial hemp, field crop and environmental research and education. Students matriculated at any college or university may apply for the position.
Enrichment programming is provided through invited guest lectures, field trips, professional development, and events throughout the summer. Past topics have included environmental health and safety, self-mentorship, plant nutrition, biological control, permaculture, resume building, and ag careers. Past interns have gone on to successful positions in natural resource management, non-profit farm management, floriculture, agricultural industry support, public service, and post-graduate study.
Employment Opportunities
Part-Time Program Assistant - Pennsylvania IPM (Integrated Pest Management) Program
The Pennsylvania IPM (Integrated Pest Management) Program, based in the Dept. of Entomology at Penn State, seeks a bilingual (English/Spanish) Outreach Specialist to work in urban communities in Philadelphia and beyond to implement IPM programs and maintain and develop relationships with PA IPM partners. The successful applicant will work as part of a team to support and sustain IPM using face-to-face and online activities to teach the public how to control pests (bed bugs, cockroaches, mice, rats, etc.) in structures in urban communities, including single family homes, row houses, schools, commercial buildings, and other settings. The successful applicant will conduct public outreach including attending community and task force meetings, and events such as health and community events. Latinx residents make up over 15% of Philadelphians, and even higher proportions in some collar-counties (e.g., Latinx make up over 23% of Berks residents). This is an important and growing constituency for IPM outreach and adoption, and will be a major focus for this position. Spanish speaking, reading, and writing fluency is required. Additionally, one must be a trusted worker who is respected by the people they serve and able to apply their own unique understanding of the experience, socio-economic needs, language, and/or culture of the communities served.
Environmental Horticulture Program Manager
The IR-4 Project seeks an Environmental Horticulture Program Manager to join its Headquarters team based on North Carolina State University’s Centennial Campus.
Reporting to the Executive Director, this role will coordinate research and pesticide (bio-based and chemical) registration activities on non-food, ornamental plant species. This position is aligned with the IR-4 Project mission to facilitate regulatory approval of sustainable pest management technology for specialty crops, including ornamental crops and other environmental horticulture uses. This is a full-time (40 hours per week), EHRA non-faculty position.
Visit our Careers page to learn more about the role and apply.
The American Chestnut Foundation (TACF) seeks to hire a full-time Orchard Manager at its flagship
Meadowview Research Farms in Southwest Virginia. The Orchard Manager will work both
individually and as part of a team on essential land management tree breeding and seed harvest tasks
year-round. Reporting to the Director of Land Management, the ideal Orchard Manager will bring
skills, knowledge and willingness to learn in areas such as vegetation management, safe operation of
heavy agricultural equipment, handling and organization of biological samples, and natural resource
conservation. Knowledge and experience pertaining to plant biology and breeding is a plus. As a staff
member of Meadowview Research Farms, the Orchard Manager will interface professionally with
members of the public, connecting specific tree breeding and land management projects with TACF’s
overall mission.
Position: Orchard Manager
Position Type: Full-time permanent position with a robust benefits package
Position Location: Meadowview Research Farms, Meadowview, VA
Reporting to: Director of Land Management
Salary Recruitment Range (DOE): $21.19-$23.08 per hour - TACF is a living wage employer.
Many fantastic job opportunities with open calls for applications related to aquatic work happening in and around SLELO PRISM
- SUNY Oswego and USGS GLSC : In collaboration with the United States Geological Survey Great Lakes Science Center, SUNY Oswego is hiring three aquatic biologists who will help support ongoing native fish restoration efforts. The three hires are focused on expanding collaborations with our regional partners, the St. Regis Mohawk Tribe (SRMT) and the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC), to research topics associated with native fish (e.g., Atlantic salmon and coregonines) restoration efforts. If you know of any potential candidates, please share this information with them. The full job descriptions, which include the links to apply, can be viewed via the linked job titles below:
- NY iMapInvasives: Two full-time positions open with the Invasive Species/ iMap team at the New York Natural Heritage Program (based out of Albany). Please share with others who may be interested!
iMapInvasives Project Specialist: https://esf.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=170867
iMapInvasives Advanced Data Manager: https://esf.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=170895
Department of Agriculture
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
USDA/Animal Plant Health Inspection Services (APHIS), Biotechnology Regulatory Services is pleased to announce two Senior Biological Scientist positions within our Biotechnology Risk Analysis Programs. The positions are in Riverdale, Maryland, telework eligible, and are at the Federal General Schedule Level of 14. Salary begins at $139,395.
We are seeking bright and energetic applicants who are interested in Biotechnology.
The link for the USAJobs announcement number is https://www.usajobs.gov/job/772069000
Director - UMass Cranberry Station / Extension Associate/Full Professor
The University of Massachusetts is seeking an experienced scientist, innovative leader and Extension educator to serve in a full-time, 12-month appointment as Extension Associate or Full Professor and Director of the UMass Cranberry Station located in East Wareham, Massachusetts. The Director will provide: 1) vision, support, and coordination in planning, developing and implementing departmental programs in research and extension in accordance with the Land Grant Mission; 2) leadership in recruiting and fostering academic growth and professional development of faculty, staff, and students; 3) administration of human, physical and financial resources; and 4) promotion of external funding opportunities. The successful candidate will report to the Director of the Center for Agriculture, Food and the Environment.
Please submit applications by March 1, 2024 in order to ensure priority consideration. Applications will continue to be accepted until the position is filled. Questions about the position may be directed to averill@eco.umass.edu.
Postdoctoral Associate – Center for Research on Programmable Plant Systems (CROPPS) – Plant Bioengineering Team - Ithaca • Van Eck Laboratory
A postdoctoral associate position is available at The Boyce Thompson Institute, located on the Cornell University campus in Ithaca, NY. The postdoctoral associate will be part of an exciting NSF-funded Science and Technology Center (CROPPS) (
) that is an interdisciplinary and interinstitutional initiative focused on innovative technologies and approaches for two-way communication with plants to be realized.
The postdoctoral associate will be part of a team involved in development of innovative, efficient, and high-throughput plant genetic engineering methodologies, including robotics and automation approaches, especially for the crops (tomato, cotton, maize) that are the focus of CROPPS. A high priority goal is development of in-planta (non-tissue culture) transformation and gene editing approaches that do not require plant tissue culture methods. In parallel with this effort will be investigation of novel plant cell delivery methods. The successful candidate will have opportunities to collaborate with groups at the participating institutions along with gaining leadership and mentoring skills as part of CROPPS. Projects will involve collaboration with a vibrant group of engineers and biologists, including roboticists (https://www.mae.cornell.edu/faculty-directory/robert-f-shepherd), biomolecular engineers (https://chemistry.cornell.edu/christopher-alabi) and researchers whose work builds on synthetic biology.
Postdoctoral Research Associate in Entomology
Applied Entomology Laboratory at the University of Maine is looking to hire a postdoctoral research associate to conduct research on insects of economic importance to the potato industry. Responsibilities include performing field, laboratory, and greenhouse experiments on the University of Maine campus in Orono and on Aroostook Research Farm in Presque Isle, curating and analyzing data, and preparing manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed journals. Education associated with a Ph.D. degree in Entomology, Biology, Zoology, or related field is required by date of hire. This position is grant-funded for one year, with an extension possible for a total duration of up to 4.5 years, depending on satisfactory performance and funding availability.
Detailed job description and application instructions are available at https://umaine.hiretouch.com/job-details?jobid=83758. Screening of applications will start on March 15 and continue until a suitable applicant is found. For questions about the search, please contact search committee chair Andrei Alyokhin at alyokhin@maine.edu or 207-581-2977.
WNY PRISM is currently seeking a new Aquatic Invasive Species Program Manager to join our team!
The Aquatic Invasive Species Program Manager (Program Manager) will work to engage the public and partners in aquatic invasive species spread prevention and management. The primary role for the Program Manager is to coordinate WNY PRISM’s Watercraft Inspection Stewardship Program which includes up to 13 public boat launches staffed weekends from Memorial Day to Labor Day. The Program Manager will be responsible for all aspects of WISP including partner communications, permissions, hiring, training and supervising Boat Stewards, data management, and reporting. Additional program responsibilities will include early detection and response efforts, additional AIS survey and removal efforts, facilitation of the WNY Water Chestnut Working Group, and collaboration with partners on regional priorities.
For more information, to view the full job description, and to apply, please visit: https://www.rfhiring.com/JobDesc.asp?JobID=237.
This is a full-time position located in Buffalo, NY. The position will remain open until filled. Please follow all applications instructions as failure to do so may disqualify you from the position.
Questions about this position may be directed to Andrea Locke, WNY PRISM Coordinator, at lockeas@buffalostate.edu. No phone calls, please.
Director - UMass Cranberry Station / Extension Associate/Full Professor
UMass Amherst
The University of Massachusetts is seeking an experienced scientist, innovative leader and Extension educator to serve in a full-time, 12-month appointment as Extension Associate or Full Professor and Director of the UMass Cranberry Station located in East Wareham, Massachusetts. The Director will provide: 1) vision, support, and coordination in planning, developing and implementing departmental programs in research and extension in accordance with the Land Grant Mission; 2) leadership in recruiting and fostering academic growth and professional development of faculty, staff, and students; 3) administration of human, physical and financial resources; and 4) promotion of external funding opportunities. The successful candidate will report to the Director of the Center for Agriculture, Food and the Environment.
Virginia Tech - Invasive Species Working Group (ISWG)
Virginia Tech is seeking applicants for seven tenure track positions associated with the Invasive Species Working Group (ISWG). These new faculty positions will be housed within several colleges and academic units across campus as part of a large university wide interdisciplinary investment (Destination Area Phase 2) to make Virginia Tech a center of excellence in the science, policy, and management of invasive species at state, national, and international levels.
The collaboration amongst new hires and existing faculty is paramount, and will enhance flagship programs in a broad range of disciplines and build on the broad foundation developed by the ISWG. This long-term vision will create a strong interdisciplinary team of Virginia Tech faculty working on one of the top five global threats, addressing invasive species research, teaching, and outreach. We are seeking individuals who possess the skills to bridge disciplinary divides, drive innovative solutions, and engage in team science to apply for the following positions (associated college homes are indicated).
Please note that positions will be announced throughout the 2024 calendar year.
Environmental Law and Policy – Closes March 15th, 2024
Invasive Species Research and Extension – Closes April 8th, 2024
Community Science Coordinator, Native Plant Trust (Wayland, MA)
Native Plant Trust
We seek a Community Science Coordinator to work with two of Native Plant Trust’s core initiatives—the New England Plant Conservation Program (NEPCoP) and the Plant Conservation Volunteer (PCV) program—which engage professional and community volunteers in rare species monitoring, habitat management, reintroduction and augmentation projects, and long-term conservation planning. We work closely with Natural Heritage programs and conservation organizations in all six New England states.
Position Summary
The Community Science Coordinator is responsible for developing and administering the Plant Conservation Volunteer (PCV) program and managing data on the conservation of plants in New England.
WNY PRISM is Hiring! All 2024 Summer Positions are Open!
Join the WNY PRISM team and spend the summer gaining valuable experience in invasive species management! Multiple positions are open with varying responsibilities, time frames and necessary qualifications, so take a look and see what interests you!
For more information, including full job descriptions and to apply, visit https://www.rfhiring.com/jobs.asp.
Education and Outreach Assistant
The WNY PRISM Education and Outreach Assistant will work closely with WNY PRISM staff and partners to implement and expand our education, outreach and community science programs, and will report directly to the WNY PRISM Community Science and Engagement Program Manager. Education efforts are essential to the success of the partnership and are integrated into nearly all aspects of WNY PRISM’s work. The selected candidate will help maintain the WNY PRISM social media accounts and Listserv, prepare e-newsletters, develop invasive species educational materials and content for the website, upload and organize photos, organize and lead education events, maintain detailed records, and communicate with partners. In addition, the Education and Outreach Assistant will assist with invasive species management activities such as invasive species surveys, removal and habitat restoration projects, as needed.
The deadline for applications is Friday, March 15, 2024.
Invasive Species Management Assistants
The WNY PRISM Invasive Species Management Assistants (3) will work closely with the WNY PRISM Terrestrial Program Manager, Field Crew Leader and partners to implement invasive species prevention, early detection, management, and habitat restoration projects within the 8-county WNY PRISM region. The selected candidates will conduct invasive species surveys and assessments, assist with priority invasive species removal and restoration projects, provide project reports and may assist with outreach events such as tabling at farmers’ markets. Invasive species removal efforts will include use of both manual and chemical (herbicide) methods. This is primarily a field position, and the selected candidates can expect to spend the majority of their time working outdoors in remote locations and will experience inclement weather conditions.
The deadline for applications is Friday, March 22, 2024.
Watercraft Inspection Steward/Environmental Educators
The WNY PRISM Watercraft Inspection Steward Program is designed to prevent the transport, spread and establishment of aquatic invasive species while increasing public awareness of this threat. WNY PRISM Watercraft Inspection Steward/Environmental Educators (Stewards) are an essential component of this program and will represent WNY PRISM while working toward improving environmental health. Stewards will interact daily with the public at boat launches performing boat inspections to remove visible aquatic plants and animals from all types of watercraft and will be responsible for public education and distribution of educational materials. Removal of aquatic plants and animals will help to prevent the transport and spread of aquatic invasive species. Stewards will also have the opportunity to assist with invasive species survey and removal projects, such as early detection/rapid response and control efforts, to monitor and reduce established populations of both aquatic and terrestrial invasive species. This is a field position and candidates should expect to spend the majority of their time outdoors.
WNY PRISM is hiring 11 Stewards and 2 Lead Stewards. Lead Stewards will assist the Program Manager with training, scheduling, supervision and reporting for the Watercraft Inspection Stewardship Program.
Applications will be accepted until all positions are filled. Applications will be reviewed beginning Friday, March 22, 2024.
WNY PRISM is seeking a Field Crew Leader to assist with the successful implementation of WNY PRISM field activities and to provide supervision for seasonal staff. WNY PRISM works on high priority invasive species management projects involving prevention, early detection and rapid response, management, and habitat restoration for both terrestrial and aquatic species. Projects involve multiple partners and represent the diversity of environmental interests and unique habitats across the region. The WNY PRISM Field Crew Leader will work with the Terrestrial Program Manager, and additional Program Managers, to coordinate and implement invasive species management projects involving invasive species surveys, site monitoring, invasive species removal and habitat/native plant restoration projects throughout the 8-county WNY PRISM region.
The Field Crew Leader will be primarily responsible for ensuring the successful implementation and tracking of WNY PRISM field activities including invasive species surveys, removal projects, and habitat restoration efforts. To achieve this, they will supervise and work with the WNY PRISM Crew, a three-person seasonal stewardship team that works May – September.
This is a full-time, temporary position with an expected timeframe of April 15 – November 1, 2024 (40 hours/week, $23.00/hour). Occasional weekend and evening hours will be required, and some projects may require 10-hour days – will not go over 40 hours/week. Some overnight travel, as well as use of personal vehicles, will also be required. Position is dependent upon final approval of funding.
Position comes with paid holidays and sick leave and is based out of the WNY PRISM Office on the SUNY Buffalo State University Campus in Buffalo, NY.
For more information, to view the full job description, and to apply, please visit: https://www.rfhiring.com/jobDesc.asp?JobID=241.
The deadline for applications is Friday, March 15, 2024.
Want to work for the EPA? The agency is preparing for a substantial hiring push in 2024 (govexec.com)
The Environmental Protection Agency is looking to bring on 1,000 new employees and interns this year as it attempts to continue growing its rolls after years of staffing reductions.
The agency launched a new campaign—”BeEPA”—and is holding a series of outreach events throughout the country this week to raise awareness of the job postings. EPA has openings at its Washington headquarters and each of its 10 regional offices, officials said, and the roles include scientists, engineers, grant managers, attorneys and IT professionals.
Integrated Research, Education, and Extension Competitive Grants Program – Organic Transitions
The overall goal of the Organic Transitions Program (ORG) is to support the development and implementation of research, extension and higher education programs to improve the competitiveness of organic livestock and crop producers, as well as those who are adopting organic practices. NIFA administers the ORG program by determining priorities in U.S. agriculture through Agency stakeholder input processes in consultation with the NAREEEAB. ORG will continue to prioritize environmental services provided by organic farming systems in the area of soil conservation, pollinator health, and climate change mitigation, including greenhouse gases (GHG), as well as the development of educational tools for Cooperative Extension personnel and other agricultural professionals who advise producers on organic practices, and development of cultural practices and other allowable alternatives to substances recommended for removal from the National Organic Program’s National List of Allowed and Prohibited Substances. It is expected that all projects will integrate research, education and extension activities, as appropriate to project goals, although some projects may be weighted more heavily than others in one or more of these areas. However, all proposals should have activities and impact in research and at least one of the other areas: education and extension.
The technical assistance webinar related to this FY 2024 funding opportunity is now scheduled. Please see details about the webinar, including the registration link, date, and time, via the technical assistance webinar button below. The recording and supporting documents will also be posted to this page after the event.
Closing Date for Applications: March 7, 2024
Estimated Total Program Funding: $7,500,000
Apply For Grant Download RFA Technical Assistance Webinar
The Lower Hudson Partnership for Regional Invasive Species Management (PRISM) is now accepting applications for the 2024 calendar year. Approximately $70,000 is expected to be available for management and outreach activities related to invasive species in the Lower Hudson Valley of New York. We expect that most funded projects will range between $2,000 and $20,000. Projects submitted in response to this RFP are subject to review and approval by NYSDEC.
Applicants are asked to follow the general guidelines of the LH PRISM’s current overall strategic plan, which is guided by 6 primary goals and specific objectives within those goals. These guiding goals and objectives can be found here
The Lower Hudson PRISM Steering Committee would especially like to encourage proposals related to (but not limited to) the following for 2024:
- Projects that target restoration, recovery and revegetation at sites impacted by invasives species, particularly forest pests and pathogens
- Projects that link invasive species management activities to protection of rare, threatened or endangered species and restoration of native critical habitat for those species
- Projects that target high priority aquatic invasive species in inland lakes and waterbodies (note that these aquatic projects must operate independently of the former Aquatic Invasives Strike Force Crew in 2024)
- Supporting student internships focused on the management of invasive species. Projects which focus on recruiting members of groups underrepresented in the environmental field are encouraged
- Projects that implement chemical and non-chemical methods for Tier 2 species control and/or biocontrol methods for more established forest pests.
Please refer to New York State Invasive Species Tiers - New York Natural Heritage Program for most current tiers. Make sure to filter by Lower Hudson PRISM geography for appropriate geography
- Education and outreach programs to municipal planners, public works, nurseries, town and county parks staff, and/or to those in transportation and utility sectors with messages encouraging detection and ways to mitigate spread
- Development of updated summary best management practice documents and guides that supplement current inventory on LH PRISM’s website
Applications are due by February 28, 2024 at 9 a.m. For more information, including how to apply, go to https://lhprism.org/apply-projects-or-funding and scroll down to the "2024 Request for Proposals for LH PRISM Subcontract Projects" section. Note this is separate and distinct from the Request for Control projects section of the webpage.
Please forward to potential applicants and reach out to us with any questions by emailing us at invasives@nynjtc.org.
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Partnership and Graduate Student Research Grant Programs Call for Proposals Two Northeast Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) grant programs are calling for 2024 proposals. Northeast SARE’s Administrative Council has allocated $750,000 for Partnership Grants and $500,000 for Graduate Student Research Grants. Northeast SARE – including funding decisions – is guided by its outcome statement: “Northeast agricultural communities honor the holistic connection among land, water, air, and all living beings. Agriculture in the Northeast is accessible, sustainable, and just, addressing historic and current inequities so all farmers and farm employees can steward resources to ensure sustainability, resilience, economic viability, and a high quality of life.”
Partnership Grants fund researchers, educators and agricultural service providers working in direct partnership with farmers in the Northeast. Funded projects will design and implement innovative solutions to agricultural sustainability challenges, and strengthen connections between farmers and agricultural service providers. Partnership Grant proposals are capped at $30,000; about 30 projects will be awarded. Proposals are due April 9, 2024, 5:00 p.m. EST. View the Partnership Grant Call
Graduate Student Research Grants fund students conducting research under the supervision of a faculty advisor on sustainable agriculture topics of importance to Northeast farmers, agricultural researchers, and farm support professionals. Graduate Student Research Grant proposals are capped at $15,000; about 30 projects will be awarded. Proposals are due April 16, 2024,5:00 p.m. EST. View the Graduate Student Research Grant Call
Live question and answer sessions for both the Graduate Student Research and Partnership grant programs will take place throughout March and into April. These sessions are a great opportunity for potential applicants to learn if a Northeast SARE Grant is right for them. They are also a chance to build understanding around how to successfully write and manage Northeast SARE grants.
Partnership Grant Q&A sessions will take place March 5,13, 19, and 27 from noon-1:00 p.m. EST. Register for a Partnership Grant Q&A Session
Graduate Student Research Grant Q&A sessions will take place March 12, 20, 26, and April 3 from noon-1 p.m. EST. Register for a Graduate Student Grant Q&A Session
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