AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH FOUNDATION
Programs
Program 1 [2018]
THE AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH FOUNDATION (ARF) WAS ESTABLISHED IN 1934 TO ENCOURAGE AND FACILITATE RESEARCH IN ALL BRANCHES OF AGRICULTURE AND RELATED FIELDS FOR THE BENEFIT OF OREGON'S AGRICULTURAL AND NATURAL RESOURCE INDUSTRIES. THE FOUNDATION IS THE CUSTODIAN OF PRIVATELY AND PUBLICLY DONATED RESEARCH FUNDS AS WELL AS CONTRACT FUNDS FROM COMMODITY COMMISSIONS AND OTHER PRODUCER ASSOCIATIONS. THESE FUNDS ARE USED TO SUPPORT WORK CONDUCTED IN OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY (OSU) FACILITIES IN THE CORVALLIS AREA AND THROUGHOUT THE STATE AS WELL AS SOME COOPERATIVE PROJECTS WITH UNIVERSITY SCIENTISTS IN OTHER STATES. SEE SCHEDULE O FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. IN 2017-18 ARF HAD 5.8M IN CONTRACT INCOME, 2.8M IN GIFTS AND ~1M IN INVESTMENT EARNINGS. NEARLY 9M WAS SPENT ON RESEARCH ACTIVITIES INCLUDING ~400,000 THROUGH ARF'S COMPETITIVE GRANT PROGRAM. THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES SMALL GRANTS TO NEW SCIENTISTS TO HELP LAUNCH THEIR RESEARCH PROGRAMS AND TO ESTABLISHED SCIENTISTS TO LAUNCH NEW ACTIVITIES. RESEARCH FUNDED THROUGH ARF RANGED FROM WORK ON ALGAE FOR BIOPRODUCT PRODUCTION TO RESEARCH ON MIGRATION PATTERNS OF BLUE WHALES. STUDIES ON CROP PRODUCTION, PLANT BREEDING, RANGELAND MANAGEMENT, FISH MANAGEMENT, AND THE EFFECT OF WOLVES ON CATTLE WERE AMONG THE HUNDREDS OF RESEARCH PROJECTS ACTIVE IN 2017-18. THE FOUNDERS OF THE FOUNDATION ENVISIONED A STRONG, COLLABORATIVE PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN OSU AND OREGON'S DIVERSE AGRICULTURAL AND NATURAL RESOURCE INDUSTRIES. THE FOUNDATION HAS ACHIEVED THAT GOAL AND WORKS TOWARD ENHANCEMENTS EACH YEAR.GeographiesNot indicatedDatesJul 1, 2017 – Jun 30, 2018Source990No causes providedNo populations provided–$9.1MAgricultural Research Initiatives
The Agricultural Research Foundation ARF established in 1934 plays a vital role in promoting research in various agricultural and related fields to benefit Oregons agricultural and natural resource industries. As the custodian of donated research funds including private and public donations as well as contract funds from commodity commissions and producer associations ARF facilitates research conducted at Oregon State University OSU facilities in Corvallis and throughout the state. Additionally ARF collaborates on cooperative projects with university scientists in other states. In the fiscal year 2023-24 ARF reported a total income of $11.1 million from gifts and contracts alongside approximately $1.26 million in investment earnings. A significant portion of the funds approximately $11.3 million was allocated towards research activities including support through ARFs competitive grant program. This program plays a crucial role in providing small grants to both new and established scientists aiding in the launch of new research programs and activities. The research initiatives supported by ARF in 2023-24 encompassed a wide range of topics from studying plastic ingestion by marine animals to addressing winter squash storage rots and establishing fertilizer guidelines for hazelnut trees. The diverse array of research projects included studies on crop production plant breeding livestock management environmental toxins and energy production reflecting the foundations commitment to advancing knowledge in key areas impacting the agricultural industry. Founded on the vision of fostering a strong collaborative partnership between OSU and Oregons agricultural and natural resource sectors ARF continues to uphold this vision by actively working towards enhancing these partnerships each year. Through its dedication to supporting innovative research and fostering connections between academia and industry ARF remains a cornerstone in advancing agricultural knowledge and practices for the benefit of Oregons agricultural community and beyond.GeographiesNot indicatedDatesJul 1, 2023 – Jun 30, 2024Source990No causes providedNo populations provided–$11.3M
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