Supports graduate students in Western U.S. universities to lead projects addressing sustainable agriculture's three pillars: environmental, economic, and social. Projects must combine rigorous research and education, produce measurable benefits for producers, preserve natural and social resources, and disseminate findings via scholarly journals and outreach.
Eligible applicants are graduate students enrolled in an accredited university in the Western U.S. Applicants must lead projects with support from an academic advisor and at least one producer.