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APLU Advocacy

APLU Advocacy. To p ics of Discussion. Perspective FY 2011 Goals APLU Marketing Efforts Successes Opportunities. CSREES / NIFA Appropriated. Growth in Key Extension Programs. Growth in Key Research Programs. Growth in NRI / AFRI. Mandatory Programs 2008-2012.

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APLU Advocacy

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  1. APLU Advocacy

  2. TopicsofDiscussion • Perspective • FY 2011 Goals • APLU Marketing Efforts • Successes • Opportunities

  3. CSREES / NIFA Appropriated

  4. Growth in Key Extension Programs

  5. Growth in Key Research Programs

  6. Growth in NRI / AFRI

  7. Mandatory Programs 2008-2012

  8. Analysis: Key Observations • BAC and PBD leadership examined this data and determined that… • Capacity (base) programs have grown slowly and only in last two to four years • AFRI (NRI) probably has best potential for sustained growth • Mandatory programs must be protected

  9. Analysis: AFRI • AFRI (NRI) has increased 69% since 2000 • Reasons for growth • Chairman of Senate Ag Appropriations has been the champion • USDA and OMB consistently support increases • Competitively-awarded, peer-reviewed grant programs are norm in other federal agencies (NIH, NSF, DOE, NASA, etc.)

  10. F.Y. 2011 AppropriationsPriorities

  11. OverallPriorities • Adequate funding to support all NIFA capacity programs • Substantial increase(s) in AFRI to reach full authorized level ($700M) within five years • Full funding for all mandatory programs • Funding at no less than F.Y. 2010 level or F.Y. 2011 President’s budget for all budget lines not targeted for enhancement

  12. Lines Targeted for Enhancement

  13. APLU Marketing Effort

  14. Background • Year 3 of 3 year commitment • Exclusion of funding for agricultural research from stimulus bill emphasizes need for ongoing outreach • We must find multiple ways to tell the good stories of research and extension activities at every possible opportunity • Two-fold strategy • Placing APLU stories in national and regional media for broad effect • Strategically targeting grassroots public relations activities

  15. Print Successes

  16. Op-Ed Successes

  17. Opportunities • We all have a common goal – to grow funding for agricultural research • YOU have the connection to the land-grant system’s customers • Op-ed • Letters to the Editor • Providing information for your publications

  18. Questions?

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