Folks on the SARE list might be interested in or know someone who would be interested in the Florida Native Plant Society's position announcement. FNPS seeks an Executive Director based in Florida to assist with furthering the mission, fundraising, and organizing the annual conference. FNPS is accepting applications now via email to vpadmin@fnps.org - DEADLINE for submission is Oct. 5, 2011. Position starts January (or possibly earlier).
Full details:
Cheers,
Cammie Donaldson, FNPS Administrative Services
Job Opening: Executive Director, Conservation Trust for Florida, Inc.
Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Executive Director will plan, execute, and support CTF’s mission to protect agricultural properties and wildlife corridors in Florida. The Executive Director will be responsible for the management of staff and programs. The ED will also work with staff to develop land conservation solutions for landowners; including conservation easements. Applicant must be skilling fund-raising, organizational development, public relations, and administration. The ED is expected to have a passion for CTF’s mission to preserve Florida’s working lands. Location: Micanopy, Florida. Contact Busy Shires Byerly for more information. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Submit resume or CV, (including references), letter of interest, and writing sample.
Organic Production Workshop
September 29, North Central Florida
The Family Garden Organic Farm in Bell, Florida will host an Organic Production Workshop 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Sept. 29 that will provide practical information and advice about organic vegetable production systems and marketing opportunities for farmers seeking to learn and share knowledge about organic and sustainable farming. Admission is free, registration is required. Visit the Florida Organic Growers website for the program and registration information.
Job Opening: Center for Environmental Farming Systems (see attached information for application details)
Due: September 30
The Center for Environmental Farming Systems (www.cefs.ncsu.edu), is a partnership between North Carolina State University (NCSU), North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University (NC A&T SU) and the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (NCDA&CS). Its mission is to develop and promote food and farming systems that protect the environment, strengthen local communities and provide economic opportunities in North Carolina and beyond. CEFS includes a 2000 acre field research, extension, and education facility in Goldsboro, NC. At the CEFS field facility, research extension, and education activities are integrated in several different ongoing projects. An important component of CEFS is a 15-acre small farm unit that is used to teach and demonstrate organic and sustainable production practices to a wide variety of audience.
Job Opening: Associate in Research Faculty, Water Atlas Program
University of South Florida, Tampa Campus
Due: November 1
The University of South Florida (USF) seeks a full-time (12 month) Associate in Research Faculty to lead the Water Atlas Program (www.wateratlas.org<http://www.wateratlas.org>) at the multi-disciplinary Florida Center for Community Design and Research. The Water Atlas Program goal is to utilize advances in information technology to assist with environmental assessment, mapping and management; and to provide public access to timely, quality-tested data and information related to water resources. This is a full-time research faculty position that will involve program development, grant-writing, project management, oversight of a team of professionals and students, public presentations, and authoring academic and/or professional publications. Apply here.
Call for Papers to 2012 Southern Sustainable Agriculture Working Group (SSAWG)
Due: December 1
In efforts to integrate the sustainable agriculture movement with current academic research, SSAWG would like to showcase pertinent research at the 2012 Practical Tools & Solutions for Sustaining Family Farms Conference in Little Rock, AR on January 19-21. See the attached document for more details.
Fellowship Opportunity: National Science Foundation –Science, Engineering and Education for Sustainability Fellows
Proposal Deadline: December 5
A sustainable world is one in which human needs are met equitably without harm to the environment, and without sacrificing the ability of future generations to meet their needs. Meeting this formidable challenge requires a substantial increase in our understanding of the integrated system of society, the natural world, and the alterations humans bring to Earth. NSF's Science, Engineering, and Education for Sustainability (SEES) activities aim to address this need through support for interdisciplinary research and education. SEES postdoctoral fellows will receive up to 3 years of funding to conduct research, establish partnerships, and advance their professional development. General inquiries regarding the NSF SEES Fellows program should be made to seesfellows@nsf.gov.
Available Resource:
Agribusiness is offering free access to the 2010 winner of their Best Article Award
Offsetting Behavior and the Benefits of Food Safety Policies in Vegetable Preparation
William Nganje, Dragan Miljkovic, and Elvis Ndembe
Proposal Deadline: December 5
A sustainable world is one in which human needs are met equitably without harm to the environment, and without sacrificing the ability of future generations to meet their needs. Meeting this formidable challenge requires a substantial increase in our understanding of the integrated system of society, the natural world, and the alterations humans bring to Earth. NSF's Science, Engineering, and Education for Sustainability (SEES) activities aim to address this need through support for interdisciplinary research and education. SEES postdoctoral fellows will receive up to 3 years of funding to conduct research, establish partnerships, and advance their professional development. General inquiries regarding the NSF SEES Fellows program should be made to seesfellows@nsf.gov.
Funding Opportunities:
SARE On-Farm Research Grant CFP Now Available!
Due: November 15
Ag professionals in Cooperative Extension, universities, NGOs and government and non-government organizations who collaborate with farmers/ranchers in their research have the opportunity to apply for a grant that affords them the opportunity to conduct research in sustainable agriculture. Proposal submission deadline is 11:59 Eastern Standard Time on Nov. 15, 2011. Announcement of grants will take place in February 2012. Consult SARE’s “Writing a Successful Grant” to get some helpful pointers that will strengthen your chances of receiving funding. Find out more about this grant opportunity and review the current CFP here.
SARE Producer Grant CFP Now Available!
Due: November 15
Calls for Proposals for the 2012 Producer Grants, intended for farmers/ranchers and farmer/rancher organizations throughout the Southern region, are now available from the Southern Sustainable Agriculture Research & Education (SARE) program. Proposal submission deadline is 11:59 Eastern Standard Time on Nov. 15, 2011. Announcement of grants will take place in February 2012. Consult SARE’s “Writing a Successful Grant” to get some helpful pointers that will strengthen your chances of receiving funding. Find out more about this grant opportunity and review the current CFP here.
SARE Sustainable Community Innovation Grant CFP Now Available!
Due: October 3
Southern SARE released the CFP for this grant during August 2011. Proposals are due October 3. Consult SARE’s “Writing a Successful Grant” to get some helpful pointers that will strengthen your chances of receiving funding. Find out more about this grant opportunity and review the current CFP here.
Currently Open: (those listed in red are new since the last listserv announcement)
Find out more information regarding these grants at: http://nifa.usda.gov/funding/rfa_list.html
Food Safety, AFRI- Due 10/11
Water Sustainability and Climate- Due 10/19
National Robotics Initiative- Due 11/3
Currently Open:
Find out more information regarding these grants at here.
Doctoral Dissertation Improvement Grants in the Directorate for Biological Sciences- Due 11/10
Fundamental Research Program for Industry/University Cooperative Research Centers- Due 2/1/12
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Program Assistant
Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education-Florida (SARE)
University of Florida
3031 Mc Carty Hall D
PO Box 110310
Gainesville, FL 32611-0310
352.273.3508
352.392.8196 Fax
Kelly Monaghan
Program Assistant
Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education-Florida (SARE)
University of Florida
3031 Mc Carty Hall D
PO Box 110310
Gainesville, FL 32611-0310
352.273.3508
352.392.8196 Fax
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