Progress 02/01/20 to 09/30/20
Outputs
Target Audience:Not relevant to this administrative project Changes/Problems:Accommodations have been made to host or attend annual meetings in an online virtual meeting format during the COVID-19 situation. What opportunities for training and professional development has the project provided?As the Director and Associate Director of the COR, administrative duties involve meetings with a variety of local, regional, and national research groups. In addition, they interact with other university administrators, private industry leaders, government officials, and international organizations. There are also opportunities to accept leadership roles outside of the COR that will benefit CAHNRS and provide professional growth. Administrator training through the LEAD-21 program has been utilized. The COR administrators work closely with WSU Extension and the Academics Department as part of the CAHNRS group and take on duties as assigned by the Dean of CAHNRS. Members of faculty in leadership positions such as department Chairs and Directors often assist the COR in their areas of expertise in developing programs, the preparation of the Plan of Work (Institutional Profile), and serving as Co-Administrative Advisors of Multi-State projects. How have the results been disseminated to communities of interest?The COR provides an annual report of activities that can be accessed online at: http://cahnrs.wsu.edu/research/. In addition, the administrators meet with members of commodity commissions, congressmen, growers, producers, citizen groups, etc. to share research and promote a cooperative association. Brochures, websites, posters, and power point presentations have all been developed to assist the public in accessing the COR and CAHNRS departments for more detailed information. What do you plan to do during the next reporting period to accomplish the goals?Meeting the goals of this project is an ongoing process. The COR will continue to strive for excellence in leadership, service, and program support as the research arm of CAHNRS. Training will be provided to leaders and support staff as new policies and procedures (both at WSU and USDA/NIFA) are implemented. Reporting of research will continue to be provided through the REEport system and the Plan of Work in a timely manner. Impact statements from Hatch/Multi-State research groups will be submitted to the Western Regional office during the third year.
Impacts
What was accomplished under these goals?
1. The goal of the Washington State University CAHNRS Office of Research (COR), the Agricultural Experiment Station of the State of Washington, is to promote research beneficial to the citizens of Washington. The COR recognizes its land-grant research mission to the people of Washington and their increasing global involvement. The COR provides leadership in discovering and applying knowledge through high-quality research that contributes to a safe and abundant food, fiber, and energy supply while enhancing the sustainability of agricultural and natural resource systems. 2. Information concerning the COR's administration of Hatch Multi-State research funds can be found in the progress report form of project WNP07996. Additional detail concerning the COR (including annual reports) is available at the website located at: http://cahnrs.wsu.edu/research. Impact Statements for various types of Hatch Multi-State committees are submitted to report on their support of active research nationwide. Currently, the COR has faculty participants in 6 Hatch or Hatch/Multi-State research projects and 21 Hatch Multi-State committees. Limited financial support is provided to attend annual Multi-State meetings to share research results and network with other participants for future cooperative projects and grants. In addition to Hatch, the COR also oversees another 4 projects that are either related to Animal Health or McIntire-Stennis. State-funded and competitive grants make up another 70 research projects. This office also assists WSU Extension in support of their 6 Multi-State research groups and 11 committees. The COR is the Office of Research for the College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences (CAHNRS). In this capacity, it continues to provide information, training, and assistance on the implementation of policies and procedures for USDA/NIFA's Research, Education, and Extension Project Online Reporting Tool (REEport) system as well as the National Information Management and Support System (NIMSS) for the Multi-State research program. The office is the site administrator for forms processing for USDA formula and non-formula funded projects. The COR has been expanding its grant preparation and submission services. Seeking creative solutions to support or expand existing programs and start new areas of research is an ongoing priority. 3. Washington state farmers and food processors of packaged/processed foods rank in the top ten nationwide for the 2018-2019 statistics as detailed in the 2020 Washington Annual Agricultural Bulletin for 21 different products: https://www.nass.usda.gov/Statistics_by_State/Washington/Publications/Annual_Statistical_Bulletin/2020/WA_ANN_2020.pdf The COR not only supports research at campus locations, but statewide as well through its Research and Extension Center farms. In this way, it impacts the value of agricultural production. As a result, WSU's contributions help Washington State remain competitive. 4. To improve reporting in the Plan of Work (Institutional Profile), it has become a joint effort combining the productivity of both the COR and the WSU Extension office. In addition, department heads provide details of their programs, publications, and goals to incorporate into the report. As reporting guidelines change, the COR adjusts its 5-year plan accordingly. This may result in developing new areas of research or increasing weaker areas as possible with resources available.
Publications
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