FUNDING & PROJECTS - Recent Awards

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Western Center for Risk Management Education
Western Center 2009 Extension Risk Management Education Grants Program
Annie's Project - Navajo and Blackfeet
Award Amount: $28,000
Project Directors: Tim Eggers and Vicki Le Beaux
Email: teggers@iastate.edu
Iowa State University Extension
Annie's Project 2010 - Succession Planning, Records Management and Marketing Education for Montana Farm Families
Award Amount: $31,764
Project Directors: Lola Raska and Loree Morgan
Email: lraska@mgga.org
Montana Grain Growers Association
Colorado Building Farmers Program: Creating New Capacity and Opportunities
Award Amount: $47,249
Project Directors: Adrian Card and Dawn Thilmany
Email: acard@bouldercounty.org
Colorado State University Extension, Boulder County
Enhancing the Economic Viability of Grassfed Livestock Production in the Southwest
Award Amount: $47,180
Project Directors: Laurie Bower and Tawnya Laveta
Email: thepoetlaurie@hotmail.com
The Southwest Grassfed Livestock Alliance
Farm Basics for New Refugee Farmers: Farm and Business Planning, Good Agricultural Practices & Good Handling Practices
Award Amount: $25,427
Project Director: Jon Vosper
Email: jon.vosper@theirc.org
International Rescue Committee
Food Safety: a Tool for Managing Risk and Expanding Direct Marketing Opportunities
Award Amount: $44,228
Project Directors: Margaret Cowee and Kynda Curtis
Email: mcowee@cabnr.unr.edu
University of Nevada, Reno
Grassp: Growers Response to Agriculture, Safe, and Sustainable Practices for Tree Fruit
Award Amount: $42,500
Project Directors: Bruce Grim and Laura Mrachek
Email: bruce@wahort.org
Washington State Horticultural Convention
Improving New Mexico Small Farm Sustainability Through Farmers' Markets
Award Amount: $33,641
Project Directors: Michael Patrick and Anil Rupasingha
Email: jmpat@nmsu.edu
New Mexico State University Cooperative Extension Service
Improving Quality Assurance in Nevada's Dairy and Beef Industry
Award Amount: $44,999
Project Director: David Thain
Email: dthain@cabnr.unr.edu
University of Nevada Reno
Managing for Higher Production Costs to Cattle Producers
Award Amount: $24,981
Project Director: Jeffrey E Tranel
Email: jtranel@colostate.edu
Colorado State University
Managing Risk for Montana Producers in Mobile Processing of Poultry
Award Amount: $34,546
Project Directors: Jan Tusick and Mark Rehder
Email: jt@ronan.net
Lake County Community Development Corp
Mid-Columbia Ag Enterprise Investigation Series
Award Amount: $33,995
Project Directors: Susan Kerr and Brian Tuck
Email: kerrs@wsu.edu
WSU-Klickitat Co. Extension
Northwest Certified Forestry Workshops: How to Manage Your Forest as an Investment
Award Amount: $47,500
Project Directors: Ian Hanna and Stewart Matthiesen
Email: ian@nnrg.org
Northwest Natural Resource Group
Outreach Agriculture and Small Business Development
Award Amount: $46,590
Project Director: Judy Finley
Email: jafinley@nmsu.edu
NMSU - Northern NM Outreach Program
Production and Marketing Risk Management for Transitioning and Recently Certified Organic Growers in Idaho
Award Amount: $42,436
Project Directors: Shelly Connor and Jennifer Miller
Email: sconnor@pesticide.org
Northwest Coalition for Alternatives to Pesticides
Risk Management Education and Cull Cow Marketing and Management for Washington Livestock Producers
Award Amount: $34,109
Project Directors: Shannon Neibergs and Mykel Taylor
Email: sneibergs@wsu.edu
Washington State University Extension
Scaling Up and Managing Risk in Selling to Institutions
Award Amount: $31,616
Project Director: Le Adams
Email: ladams@cybermesa.com
Farm to Table
Variety Choice Decision Tool with Risk Management Considerations
Award Amount: $46,384
Project Directors: Jay Parsons and Norm Dalsted
Email: jay.parsons@OptimalAg.com
Colorado State University
Wyoming Master Cattleman
Award Amount: $15,750
Project Director: Bridger Feuz
Email: brfeuz@uintacounty.com
University of Wyoming Cooperative Extension Service

 

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