Partnering Opportunities ARS scientists are seeking businesses to conduct cooperative research on specific agricultural issues that are expected to produce technologies having commercial potential. ARS is a forerunner in the federal government in transferring new leading-edge innovations developed from its research and has formed more than 1,000 cooperative agreements.  To the left is a "Partnering Opportunities" link, which takes you to a list of  ARS cooperative research opportunities.  Please check our Web site periodically for new opportunities. General Contact for Partnering Opportunities: Tara T. Weaver-Missick USDA-ARS Office of Technology Transfer, Beltsville, MD;twm@ars.usda.gov