On September 28-29, 2004 CoFARM, together with the Biological and Ecological Sciences Coalition, carried out a Fall Congressional Visits Day activity. The purpose of the Fall CVD was to to communicate directly with legislators and to deliver their core message about the importance of federally funded R&D. CoFARM member societies participating included Agronomy, Crop and Soil Science Societies; American Society of Animal Science; American Phytopathological Society; Institute of Food Technologists; Council on Food, Agricultural and Resource Economics; American Society for Nutritional Sciences; and Weed Science Society of America. CoFARM member scientists visited Congressional delegations representing New York, New Mexico, Florida, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Iowa, Mississippi, Texas, Kansas and Virginia.
Agency Briefings:
The more than 20 CoFARM-BESC scientists attending the two-day event were provided overviews of research programs at the National Science Foundation and the USDA Cooperative State Research, Education and Extension Service. In addition, the scientists heard from a House Science Committee staff member who gave her insights into the budget process and funding for science.
Press Release:
2004 CoFARM-BESC Award Press Release (PDF)
Photographs:
"Congressman David Price with Biological and Ecological Coalition representatives, Adrienne Sponberg and Nadine Lymn, and Coalition on Funding Agricultural Research Missions Chair Karl Glasener at reception honoring Cong. Price for his support for research.