FAS promotes
international cooperation on sustainable agricultural and
forestry systems to help secure a safe and adequate food supply. FAS supports cooperation between American and foreign
researchers through activities directed at potential threats to
U.S. agriculture and forestry, development of new technologies,
and enhancement of agribusiness and trade in foreign markets.
Participating countries benefit through a variety of activities
including both short and long-term visits of U.S. and foreign
scientists, collaborative research projects, and technical
workshops.
With U.S. and international funding, FAS develops and implements
projects as well as establishes links for the network of
agricultural experts in USDA, other federal agencies, the
university system and private sector organizations. FAS also
provides technical support to design and facilitate project
implementation from the development stage through final
evaluation.
Examples of the Types of Services FAS Provides
- Workshops on technical, research and agribusiness topics
- Resident advisors in agriculture policy, research and
agribusiness development
- Project design and evaluation teams
- Grants for research and short-term scientific exchanges
- Linkages with U.S. scientists and agribusinesses for
foreign scientists and business professionals
- Travel-related services for US and foreign scientists
such as tickets, visas, official clearances, translators,
per diem and health insurance
- Preparation and clearance of international agreements
Examples of Current FAS Programs
AgLink: A program for small U.S. agribusinesses in the
NIS, Baltics and Poland.
Agricultural Technology Utilization and Transfer Project:
AID-funded collaborative research with Egypt.
The Baltics & Poland Agribusiness and Development
Program: An applied research program to enhance trade
opportunities.
Middle East Peace Process: Projects which bring
together Israeli and Arab experts to address mutual problems
through research and technical cooperation.
Central European Joint Funds: Bilateral research
initiatives in Poland, Hungary, Czech and Slovak Republics,
Slovenia, Macedonia, and Croatia.
The Scientific Cooperation Program: A small grants
program which supports research world- wide.
Sustainable Agriculture Video Project for China:
RSED has collaborated with China NGO
Global Village of Beijing to produce a sustainable agriculture video series for
Chinese Central Television. The nine-segment series focuses on economically
viable small-scale U.S. farms that have adopted environmentally innovative
agricultural techniques. In addition to the broadcast on Chinese television, the
series will be used as a teaching supplement in Chinese agricultural
universities.
Trade Barrier Workshops: Targeted activities to
address constraints to U.S. exports.
Ukraine Cooperative Programs: Activities
in beef and dairy production, production management and seed
policy to build capacity and enhance trade opportunities.
Water Quality Programs: Cooperative projects in China,
the Middle East and Mexico to demonstrate U.S. drinking water and
other environmental technologies.
Contact Information:
Director: Susan Owens
Phone: (202) 690-4872
Fax: (202) 690-0892
Mailing Address:
USDA/FAS/ICD/RSED
1400 Independence Ave, NW
Stop 1084
Washington, D.C. 20250-1084
Grant Opportunities
Cochran Fellowship Program
Norman E. Borlaug International
Agricultural Science and Technology Fellows
Program
Biotechnology Training and Capacity Building