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Investing in Science to Practice. Gary Jensen National Program Leader for Aquaculture Maxwell Mayeaux Program Specialist for Aquaculture. “Aquaculture” Team. Meryl Broussard, Deputy Administrator Gary Jensen, NPL Aquaculture Max Mayeaux, Program Specialist Aquaculture - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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Investing in Science to Practice
Gary JensenNational Program Leader for Aquaculture
Maxwell MayeauxProgram Specialist for Aquaculture
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“Aquaculture” Team
Meryl Broussard, Deputy Administrator Gary Jensen, NPL Aquaculture Max Mayeaux, Program Specialist Aquaculture Muquarrab Qureshi, NPL Aquaculture Genomics Charlie Cleland, NPL Small Business Innovation Research Program
(Aquaculture) Charlotte Kirk-Baer, NPL Animal Nutrition Mark Mirando, NPL Animal Nutrition, Growth & Reproduction Peter Burfening, NPL Animal Genome Program Peter Johnson, NPL Animal Protection Program Ramkishan Rao, NPL Food Science & Technology Dan Jones, NPL Biotechnology Risk Assessment Program Ali Mohamed, NPL 1890 Capacity Building Program (Research) Jill Auburn, NPL Sustainable Agriculture Research & Education Tom Bewick, NPL Horticulture and Organic Agriculture Gary Sherman, NPL Veterinary Sciences Richard Reynnells, NPL Animal Production Systems and Welfare
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Diverse Programs Aquaculture Components
Sustainable agriculture
Biotechnology Food processing and
safety Natural resources
and environment Agriculture markets
and trade
Animal reproduction and growth
Animal genomics Animal production Animal protection New products Organic Transition
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Objective
Understand Extramural Agency Learn Diversity of Programs Review Investment Trends Realize Broad Roles Know How Use Stakeholder Input
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Primary extramural funding arm (granting agency)
Core mission areas:Research – basic and appliedEducation – k-12 and post-secondaryExtension - nationwide
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University Role 1970s-80s State Investments
Research facultyExtension educatorsTeaching facultyCurriculum developmentResearch facilities
Training and developing our human resource capacity to support aquaculture
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Mission
Advance knowledge for agriculture, the environment, human health and well-being, and
communities
ARS and CSREES partners same mission area
Manage programs for:Relevancy – Quality – Performance
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Categories Research Funds
1) Formula-based grants for state LGU programs (44%)
2) Competitive grants in numerous programs (36%)
3) Congressionally-directed noncompetitive grants (20%)
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Formula Research Grants
States required matching funds (leverage)Administered Agricultural Experiment Stations 25% of most funds for multistate projects:
Scientists address common issuesShare knowledge and resources Minimize duplication
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Multistate Projects
(Research and Extension)
W1004 - Marketing, Trade, and Management of Fisheries and Aquaculture Resources – renewal
S1031 - Improvement and Sustainability of Channel-Blue Hybrid Catfish Embryo Production and Performance – new – created from SRAC
S501 - Improving Growth & Feed Efficiency in Warmwater Aquaculture - new
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Multistate Projects
WERA99 - Broodstock Management, Genetics and Breeding Programs for Molluscan Shellfish - renewed
SERA9 - Aquatic Food Animals from Warm Water Aquaculture – renewal pending
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Multistate National Research Support Programs
National Animal Genome Research ProgramNational Aquaculture Genome Project Public/private partnershipsARS-CSREES National Animal Germplasm
Program
National Program for Minor Use Animal DrugsTechnical studies for new animal drug approvalsAquatic food species
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Small Business InnovationResearch Program
Aquaculture area of emphasis
Two-phase program: Phase I: determine scientific or technical
feasibility up to $80,000Success rate ~15%
Phase II: further development and commercialization
up to $350,000Success rate ~50-60%
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Competitively awarded research, extension, and education grants on critical issues of national and regional importance (workshop outcomes)
Approximately $190 million for 25 programs; 17 fund integrated projects
Broad eligibility (ARS-industry)
National Research Initiative
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National Research Initiative
• Fundamental and applied research At least 40% total funds for applied research
• Integrated approaches (at least two of three functions: research, education, extension)Up to 26% of funds
• Single discipline or multidisciplinaryAt least 30% of funds for multidisciplinary
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Bring three components
of the agricultural
knowledge system
(research, extension, and
education) to address a
problem area or issue
Education
Research
Extension
NRI Integrated Projects
n t e g r a t e dI
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Educational activities that deliver science-based knowledge to people outside of the traditional classroom, enabling them to make practical decisions
Education
Research
Extension
E X T E N S I O N
n t e g r a t e dI
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Research, extension, and/or education components are complementary and required for ultimate success of the project
Optimal Integration
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Extension Adding Value and Impact to Research
Science-driven, industry directed educational programs
Formula grants to LGU Cooperative ExtensionStates and territoriesState matching required (leverage)Federal, state and local funds
Cooperative Extension System
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Extension (Continued)
Other funding Congressionally-directed grants Competitive programs Regional Aquaculture Centers
Coordination NOAA National Sea Grant Extension USDA-NOAA national steering committee Joint national conferences
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CSREES Regional Aquaculture CentersLinking Research, Extension and Industry
NORTH CENTRALNORTH CENTRAL NORTHEASTERNNORTHEASTERN
SOUTHERNSOUTHERN
WESTERNWESTERN
TROPICAL & TROPICAL & SUBTROPICALSUBTROPICAL
The Oceanic Institute
University of Washington
Michigan State University
Mississippi State University
University of Maryland
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20+ Year AnniversaryRegional Model
Industry voice regional research & extension priorities
Fosters team-building and regional networks
Solution research Focus on science to practice Industry feedback and monitoring
(accountability)
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BOARD OF BOARD OF DIRECTORSDIRECTORS
ADMINISTRATIVE ADMINISTRATIVE CENTERCENTER
INDUSTRY ADVISORYINDUSTRY ADVISORYCOUNCILCOUNCIL
TECHNICAL COMMITTEETECHNICAL COMMITTEE
RAC Organizational Structure
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Catfish 12%
Trout 11%
Salmon 9%Salmon 9%
Crawfish 2%Crawfish 2%
Bivalves 10%Striped Bass 6%Shrimp 5%
Other Shellfish 4%
Other Finfish 17%Other Finfish 17%
Baitfish 2%Baitfish 2%Non-specific 20%Non-specific 20%
Tilapia 2%Tilapia 2%
RAC Expenditures by Species
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0.00.51.01.52.02.53.03.54.04.55.0
87 89 91 93 95 97 99 01 03 05
Fiscal Year
Regional Aquaculture Center Appropriation History
Millions
1.25% recision 0.22% recision 1% recision
“1987” Dollars
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Response Emergency-Emerging Issues
VHS Great Lakes Critical Issues for Animal Diseases RAC coordinated responses Educational alliance and clearinghouse resource
Annual review of RFAs (new priorities and focus) RAC flexibility – annual priority setting process New multistate project Noncompetitive grants
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Other Agency Roles
Joint Subcommittee on AquacultureChair and Executive Secretary functions
Departmental Reviews (research-instruction-extension)
Cooperative Agreements and Grants Interagency projects (FDA, USGS, RMA)
Issue-based initiatives (science-policy)Federal Crop Insurance National Organic StandardsNational Effluent Regulations
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Communication
AQUACONTACTS
Mail Group News April 15, 2008
Program and Issue Mail GroupsNational aquaculture extension communityNational organic aquaculture work group
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Investment Trends
Production systems, management practices, environments, species and issues
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Total Research Expenditures (Federal and Partners)
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Historical Funding Trend
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Aquaculture Research Funding FY 2006
Formula Grants
Regional Aquaculture Centers
Federal Administration Grants
Special Research Grants
National Research Initiative
SBIR Grants
$4,977
$3,928$4,904
$5,178
$5,027 $691
Total CSREES Funding
($000)
$25,168
Other $463
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Percent (%) Funding Grant Category
Noncompetitive Grants 40.0
Competitive Grants 22.6
Formula Grants 19.8
RAC Program 15.6
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Funding by Program Areas
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Funding by Species and Groups
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Major SpeciesNumber of
Projects
Total CSREES Funding ($1,000)
Catfish 62 2,470
Trout 35 1,955
Other Salmonids 28 1,044
Crawfish 13 618
Oysters 38 2,980
Clams and Mussels 22 1,518
Striped Bass and Hybrids
30 2,711
Tilapia 27 1,084
Penaeid Shrimp 16 3,615
Other Shellfish 23 543
Other Finfish 69 4,248
Baitfish 4 378
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Funding for Animal Research
0
5,000
10,000
15,000
20,000
25,000
30,000D
olla
rs x
1,0
00
Poultry
Beef
Dairy
Swine
Sheep
Aqua
Equine
Goats
Pets
LabAnimalsOther
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State of Industry
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0
200
400
600
800
1,000
1,200
1,400
Year
Pounds 720 713 821 845 788 814 696 801 912 920 862 911 867 966 981 1055 1005 1057 1097 1200 1337 1086 1025
Value 487 425 471 517 525 541 535 541 629 682 701 729 736 771 781 833 843 796 715 805 907 900 898
1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
U.S. Aquaculture Production
Source: FAO Fishstat Plus Version 2.30
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Not Business as Usual
Consumer preference shifts Global sourcing of seafood New cost drivers Changes in market practices to attract customers New entrepreneurs and new directions
Implies new approaches/actions by aquaculture community (industry-academic-government)
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Considerations
Link production goals to market intelligence Science as link in supply chain (farm-market) Economic benefit potential and relative impact Limited funds mean more strategic focus Meld strengths intramural (ARS) and extramural
(CSREES) programs
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Stakeholder Opportunities
Think science to practice and application New tactics and bold steps for desired future
state Synergy across sciences, species and business
fields Capture competitive edge in science, technology
and innovation
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Use of Stakeholder Input
Develop shared goals and priorities Aquaculture Roadmap strategic response
(extramural research to practice perspective) Match with extramural funding opportunities Inform revisions of Agency RFAs
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Use of Stakeholder Input
Assess functional areas for desired outcomes (research-extension-education) Guidance for RAC Industry Advisory Councils Align noncompetitive grants national priority-
setting process (Congressional reporting) Coordinate plans with ARS, NOAA and others JSA federal-wide strategic response to
stakeholder input
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Closing Remarks
Numerous funding authorities for wide range of research questions and issues
Industry-interagency partnerships – strategic actions
Optimize use of collective knowledge system and resources
Stakeholder input vital to set trajectory for future within flexible business model
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Vision for the Future
global competitiveness
animal and human health
sustainability
environmental health