USDA Aqua Planning Workshop Investing in Science to Practice Gary Jensen National Program Leader for Aquaculture Maxwell Mayeaux Program Specialist for

USDA Aqua Planning Workshop

Investing in Science to Practice

Gary JensenNational Program Leader for Aquaculture

Maxwell MayeauxProgram Specialist for Aquaculture


“Aquaculture” Team

Meryl Broussard, Deputy Administrator Gary Jensen, NPL Aquaculture Max Mayeaux, Program Specialist Aquaculture Muquarrab Qureshi, NPL Aquaculture Genomics Charlie Cleland, NPL Small Business Innovation Research Program

(Aquaculture) Charlotte Kirk-Baer, NPL Animal Nutrition Mark Mirando, NPL Animal Nutrition, Growth & Reproduction Peter Burfening, NPL Animal Genome Program Peter Johnson, NPL Animal Protection Program Ramkishan Rao, NPL Food Science & Technology Dan Jones, NPL Biotechnology Risk Assessment Program Ali Mohamed, NPL 1890 Capacity Building Program (Research) Jill Auburn, NPL Sustainable Agriculture Research & Education Tom Bewick, NPL Horticulture and Organic Agriculture Gary Sherman, NPL Veterinary Sciences Richard Reynnells, NPL Animal Production Systems and Welfare


Diverse Programs Aquaculture Components

Sustainable agriculture

Biotechnology Food processing and

safety Natural resources

and environment Agriculture markets

and trade

Animal reproduction and growth

Animal genomics Animal production Animal protection New products Organic Transition


Objective

Understand Extramural Agency Learn Diversity of Programs Review Investment Trends Realize Broad Roles Know How Use Stakeholder Input


Primary extramural funding arm (granting agency)

Core mission areas:Research – basic and appliedEducation – k-12 and post-secondaryExtension - nationwide



University Role 1970s-80s State Investments

Research facultyExtension educatorsTeaching facultyCurriculum developmentResearch facilities

Training and developing our human resource capacity to support aquaculture


Mission

Advance knowledge for agriculture, the environment, human health and well-being, and

communities

ARS and CSREES partners same mission area

Manage programs for:Relevancy – Quality – Performance


Categories Research Funds

1) Formula-based grants for state LGU programs (44%)

2) Competitive grants in numerous programs (36%)

3) Congressionally-directed noncompetitive grants (20%)


Formula Research Grants

States required matching funds (leverage)Administered Agricultural Experiment Stations 25% of most funds for multistate projects:

Scientists address common issuesShare knowledge and resources Minimize duplication


Multistate Projects

(Research and Extension)

W1004 - Marketing, Trade, and Management of Fisheries and Aquaculture Resources – renewal

S1031 - Improvement and Sustainability of Channel-Blue Hybrid Catfish Embryo Production and Performance – new – created from SRAC

S501 - Improving Growth & Feed Efficiency in Warmwater Aquaculture - new


Multistate Projects

WERA99 - Broodstock Management, Genetics and Breeding Programs for Molluscan Shellfish - renewed

SERA9 - Aquatic Food Animals from Warm Water Aquaculture – renewal pending


Multistate National Research Support Programs

National Animal Genome Research ProgramNational Aquaculture Genome Project Public/private partnershipsARS-CSREES National Animal Germplasm

Program

National Program for Minor Use Animal DrugsTechnical studies for new animal drug approvalsAquatic food species


Small Business InnovationResearch Program

Aquaculture area of emphasis

Two-phase program: Phase I: determine scientific or technical

feasibility up to $80,000Success rate ~15%

Phase II: further development and commercialization

up to $350,000Success rate ~50-60%


Competitively awarded research, extension, and education grants on critical issues of national and regional importance (workshop outcomes)

Approximately $190 million for 25 programs; 17 fund integrated projects

Broad eligibility (ARS-industry)

National Research Initiative



• Fundamental and applied research At least 40% total funds for applied research

• Integrated approaches (at least two of three functions: research, education, extension)Up to 26% of funds

• Single discipline or multidisciplinaryAt least 30% of funds for multidisciplinary


Bring three components

of the agricultural

knowledge system

(research, extension, and

education) to address a

problem area or issue

Education

Research

Extension

NRI Integrated Projects

n t e g r a t e dI


Educational activities that deliver science-based knowledge to people outside of the traditional classroom, enabling them to make practical decisions

Education

Research

Extension

E X T E N S I O N

n t e g r a t e dI


Research, extension, and/or education components are complementary and required for ultimate success of the project

Optimal Integration


Extension Adding Value and Impact to Research

Science-driven, industry directed educational programs

Formula grants to LGU Cooperative ExtensionStates and territoriesState matching required (leverage)Federal, state and local funds

Cooperative Extension System


Extension (Continued)

Other funding Congressionally-directed grants Competitive programs Regional Aquaculture Centers

Coordination NOAA National Sea Grant Extension USDA-NOAA national steering committee Joint national conferences


CSREES Regional Aquaculture CentersLinking Research, Extension and Industry

NORTH CENTRALNORTH CENTRAL NORTHEASTERNNORTHEASTERN

SOUTHERNSOUTHERN

WESTERNWESTERN

TROPICAL & TROPICAL & SUBTROPICALSUBTROPICAL

The Oceanic Institute

University of Washington

Michigan State University

Mississippi State University

University of Maryland


20+ Year AnniversaryRegional Model

Industry voice regional research & extension priorities

Fosters team-building and regional networks

Solution research Focus on science to practice Industry feedback and monitoring

(accountability)


BOARD OF BOARD OF DIRECTORSDIRECTORS

ADMINISTRATIVE ADMINISTRATIVE CENTERCENTER

INDUSTRY ADVISORYINDUSTRY ADVISORYCOUNCILCOUNCIL

TECHNICAL COMMITTEETECHNICAL COMMITTEE

RAC Organizational Structure


Catfish 12%

Trout 11%

Salmon 9%Salmon 9%

Crawfish 2%Crawfish 2%

Bivalves 10%Striped Bass 6%Shrimp 5%

Other Shellfish 4%

Other Finfish 17%Other Finfish 17%

Baitfish 2%Baitfish 2%Non-specific 20%Non-specific 20%

Tilapia 2%Tilapia 2%

RAC Expenditures by Species


0.00.51.01.52.02.53.03.54.04.55.0

87 89 91 93 95 97 99 01 03 05

Fiscal Year

Regional Aquaculture Center Appropriation History

Millions

1.25% recision 0.22% recision 1% recision

“1987” Dollars


Response Emergency-Emerging Issues

VHS Great Lakes Critical Issues for Animal Diseases RAC coordinated responses Educational alliance and clearinghouse resource

Annual review of RFAs (new priorities and focus) RAC flexibility – annual priority setting process New multistate project Noncompetitive grants


Other Agency Roles

Joint Subcommittee on AquacultureChair and Executive Secretary functions

Departmental Reviews (research-instruction-extension)

Cooperative Agreements and Grants Interagency projects (FDA, USGS, RMA)

Issue-based initiatives (science-policy)Federal Crop Insurance National Organic StandardsNational Effluent Regulations


Communication

AQUACONTACTS

Mail Group News April 15, 2008

Program and Issue Mail GroupsNational aquaculture extension communityNational organic aquaculture work group


Investment Trends

Production systems, management practices, environments, species and issues


Total Research Expenditures (Federal and Partners)


Historical Funding Trend


Aquaculture Research Funding FY 2006

Formula Grants

Regional Aquaculture Centers

Federal Administration Grants

Special Research Grants


SBIR Grants

$4,977

$3,928$4,904

$5,178

$5,027 $691

Total CSREES Funding

($000)

$25,168

Other $463


Percent (%) Funding Grant Category

Noncompetitive Grants 40.0

Competitive Grants 22.6

Formula Grants 19.8

RAC Program 15.6


Funding by Program Areas


Funding by Species and Groups


Major SpeciesNumber of

Projects

Total CSREES Funding ($1,000)

Catfish 62 2,470

Trout 35 1,955

Other Salmonids 28 1,044

Crawfish 13 618

Oysters 38 2,980

Clams and Mussels 22 1,518

Striped Bass and Hybrids

30 2,711

Tilapia 27 1,084

Penaeid Shrimp 16 3,615

Other Shellfish 23 543

Other Finfish 69 4,248

Baitfish 4 378


Funding for Animal Research

0

5,000

10,000

15,000

20,000

25,000

30,000D

olla

rs x

1,0

00

Poultry

Beef

Dairy

Swine

Sheep

Aqua

Equine

Goats

Pets

LabAnimalsOther


State of Industry


0

200

400

600

800

1,000

1,200

1,400

Year

Pounds 720 713 821 845 788 814 696 801 912 920 862 911 867 966 981 1055 1005 1057 1097 1200 1337 1086 1025

Value 487 425 471 517 525 541 535 541 629 682 701 729 736 771 781 833 843 796 715 805 907 900 898

1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006

U.S. Aquaculture Production

Source: FAO Fishstat Plus Version 2.30


Not Business as Usual

Consumer preference shifts Global sourcing of seafood New cost drivers Changes in market practices to attract customers New entrepreneurs and new directions

Implies new approaches/actions by aquaculture community (industry-academic-government)


Considerations

Link production goals to market intelligence Science as link in supply chain (farm-market) Economic benefit potential and relative impact Limited funds mean more strategic focus Meld strengths intramural (ARS) and extramural

(CSREES) programs


Stakeholder Opportunities

Think science to practice and application New tactics and bold steps for desired future

state Synergy across sciences, species and business

fields Capture competitive edge in science, technology

and innovation


Use of Stakeholder Input

Develop shared goals and priorities Aquaculture Roadmap strategic response

(extramural research to practice perspective) Match with extramural funding opportunities Inform revisions of Agency RFAs


Use of Stakeholder Input

Assess functional areas for desired outcomes (research-extension-education) Guidance for RAC Industry Advisory Councils Align noncompetitive grants national priority-

setting process (Congressional reporting) Coordinate plans with ARS, NOAA and others JSA federal-wide strategic response to

stakeholder input


Closing Remarks

Numerous funding authorities for wide range of research questions and issues

Industry-interagency partnerships – strategic actions

Optimize use of collective knowledge system and resources

Stakeholder input vital to set trajectory for future within flexible business model


Vision for the Future

global competitiveness

animal and human health

sustainability

environmental health

Documents

USDA Aqua Planning Workshop Investing in Science to Practice Gary Jensen National Program Leader for Aquaculture Maxwell Mayeaux Program Specialist for