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Page Contents: Overview | In Focus | Funding |
Partners | Events | Results/Impacts
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Issues surrounding pesticide use have been on the public agenda since the book "Silent Spring" was published in 1962. At the center of this debate is a concern that pesticide users are not adequately protecting the food supply, the environment, and farm workers from unintended adverse effects. Meanwhile, pesticide users face increasing pest resistance to pesticides, the loss of economical pest control products due to regulatory actions and market forces, and higher costs of new reduced risk pesticides. CSREES works in partnership with researchers and educators in the Land-Grant University System and the private sector to develop and implement new ways to address these complex pest management issues. CSREES provides funding to support extension IPM implementation and pesticide applicator safety programs in 50 states and six territories, the Minor Crop Pest Management Program (IR-4), four regional IPM centers, four competitive grants programs, and numerous special grants. Each of these investments contributes to the development of safe and effective IPM systems that increase farm profitability, reduce environmental and human health risks, and protect natural resources.
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In Focus
Partnerships
Events
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Competitive Grants Grantsmanship Workshops, Washington, DC/Salt Lake City, UT, September/October, 2008.
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Galaxy III Conference: "Celebrating the Extension System: Strengths, Diversity, and Unique Qualities," Indianapolis, IN, September 15-19, 2008.
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2009 International Master Gardener Conference: "New Frontiers" in horticulture and gardening, Las Vegas, NV, March 22-26, 2009.
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Selected Results and Impacts
Resources
Contacts
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Last Updated: August 15, 2008
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