Invest in and advance agricultural research, education, and extension to solve societal challenges.
The Organic Transitions Program (ORG) is focused on enhancing organic agriculture's competitiveness through research, extension, and education programs. It prioritizes environmental benefits like soil conservation, pollinator health, and climate change mitigation, emphasizing reducing greenhouse gases. Additionally, ORG aims to develop educational tools for agricultural professionals on organic practices and create viable alternatives to substances proposed for removal from the organic program's allowed substances list. Projects under this program are expected to integrate research with education and extension activities, ensuring impacts in these areas are substantial and grounded in improving organic agriculture's efficacy and sustainability.