Invest in and advance agricultural research, education, and extension to solve societal challenges.
The Agriculture and Food Research Initiative - Sustainable Agricultural Systems (SAS) grant is focused on promoting transformational changes in the U.S. food and agriculture system. Its goal is to foster initiatives that significantly improve the supply of affordable, safe, nutritious, and accessible agricultural products. It aims to support economic development and rural prosperity in America by taking a comprehensive systems approach. This approach should address current needs and anticipate future impacts across social, cultural, behavioral, economic, health, and environmental dimensions. The expected outcomes should lead to societal benefits, including the enhancement of rural prosperity and the quality of life for individuals throughout the food and agricultural value chains.