“From the Sources’ Mouth” with USDA
FREE Live WorkshopDon’t miss your chance to hear directly from United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) program manager, Melinda Coffman. USDA supports high quality research related to important scientific problems and opportunities in agriculture that could lead to significant public benefits. Topics include forests and animal production and protection; Food Science and Nutrition; Rural Development; Aquaculture; Biofuels and Biobased Products; Small and Mid-Size Farms; Plant Production and Protection/Engineering; Plant Production and Protection/Biology. Join this 1-hour overview of the USDA SBIR program and learn, from the source, what’s needed to submit a successful proposal to USDA. FREE REGISTER NOW About the Presenters: Melinda Coffman, USDA SBIR Program Coordinator After earning her B.S. in Agriculture from Northwest Missouri State University, Melinda was planning a career in Sustainable Agricultural when she was side-tracked. While serving as an advocate for a family member with a severe and persistent mental illness, she became interested in the field and accepted a position in a community mental health center. Her work received recognition from the University of Kansas Center for Mental Health Research and Innovation (CMHRI), where she was recruited for a position. Melinda gained a plethora of experience at the University of Kansas, from training and consulting to […]