The Organic Farming Research Foundation (OFRF) has supported organic agriculture through targeted research funding since 1990. From 2006 to 2014, OFRF awarded 106 grants totaling $1.45 million to advance research in pest management, plant breeding, disease control, and weed management.
OFRF grants have strengthened the careers of early-stage scientists, enabled follow-on funding, and helped translate research into practical solutions for farmers. Many projects involved farmers as partners, ensuring results address real-world challenges and are quickly adopted.
Grants were funded in 25 states, with emphasis on regions experiencing rapid organic growth. OFRF’s grant program has expanded scientific knowledge, promoted sustainable practices, and supported collaboration between researchers and farmers, which continues to drive the growth of organic agriculture.
