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Page 1: Solving Problems in a Complex World: PartnershipsPriceless · The ProblemThe Problem Solving Enterprise: Systems Approach Asystems approachis any process of estimating or inferring

Solving Problems in a Complex Solving Problems in a Complex World: Partnerships...Priceless World: Partnerships...Priceless 

Daniel L. Schmoldt National Program Leader 

National Institute of Food & Agriculture

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Historical Context Historical Context

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USDA Today USDA Today… …sort of sort of

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USDA Expenditures USDA Expenditures

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Another View Another View

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National Institute of Food & National Institute of Food & Agriculture Agriculture 

Program leadership to identify, develop, and manage programs to support university­based and other institutional research, education, and extension activities Fair, effective, and efficient administration of Federal assistance implementing research, education, and extension awards and agreements

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NIFA Budget NIFA Budget

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NIFA Outlays: Fields of Science NIFA Outlays: Fields of Science Total Expenditures (00­06) by Field of Science 

76.5% 

4.8% 

7.9% 

10.8% 

Biological Engineering Other Physical Social & Behavioral

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Agriculture & Food Research Agriculture & Food Research Initiative Initiative

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Agriculture & Food Research Agriculture & Food Research Initiative Initiative

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Biomass Research & Biomass Research & Development Initiative Development Initiative

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Small Business Innovation Small Business Innovation Research Research

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Specialty Crop Research Specialty Crop Research Initiative Initiative

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SCRI Legislation SCRI Legislation

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Specialty Crops Specialty Crops 

Specialty crops are defined in law as fruits and vegetables, tree nuts, dried fruits, and horticulture and nursery crops, including floriculture.

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The Problem The Problem­ ­Solving Enterprise: Solving Enterprise: Systems Approach Systems Approach A systems approach is any process of estimating or inferring how local policies, actions, or changes influence the state of the neighboring universe.  It is a framework that is based on the belief that the component parts of a system can best be understood in the context of relationships with each other and with other systems, rather than in isolation.  The only way to fully understand why a problem or element occurs and persists is to understand the part in relation to the whole.

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The Problem The Problem­ ­Solving Enterprise: Solving Enterprise: Transdisciplinary Teams Transdisciplinary Teams

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SCRI Program SCRI Program

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SCRI 2008 SCRI 2008­ ­2010 Results 2010 Results 2008  2009  2010 

Applications paneled 

231  209  144 

Total funds requested 

$266M  $317M  $235M 

Panels  3  5  4 

Awards  27 (9)  35 (11)  30­40?? 

Success rate  12% (9/31)  17% (13/40)  20­30%?? 

Range  $350K – $6M  $423K – $5.2M  ??

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SCRI 2008 SCRI 2008­ ­2009 Results 2009 Results 

Total Funds Awarded 

PB&G  PM  PP&PE  Tech  Food Safety 

$28,365,000  $3,786,571  $4,836,260  $10,438,688  $6,128,772  $3,174,709 $46,653,354  $8,470,733  $11,976,052  $14,019,209  $7,225,477  $4,961,881 

$12,257,304  $16,8123,12  $24,457,897  $13,354,249  $8,136,590 $75,018,354

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Observations on Partnerships Observations on Partnerships l Not unlike other human/social partnerships: marriage, family, friendship, professional, team/club 

l Many levels of engagement: administrative, programmatic, and business processes 

l Notable differences in cultures and processes 

l  Partnerships must be crafted with meaning and intent

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Summary Summary