SERA32: Coordination of Value-Added Activities (SERA-TF-11)
(Multistate Research Coordinating Committee and Information Exchange Group)
Status: Inactive/Terminating
SERA32: Coordination of Value-Added Activities (SERA-TF-11)
Duration: 10/01/2000 to 09/30/2005
Administrative Advisor(s):
NIFA Reps:
Non-Technical Summary
Statement of Issues and Justification
Objectives
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Expansion of the search engine that has been established at Mississippi State to link value-added centers in the Southern Region be expanded to link centers throughout the U.S.
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The search engine is linked to the SRDC home page. Link to SAAESD home page and, when ASRED's home page is complete, link to it.
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Seek funding for ongoing maintenance of the nationwide search engine.
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Explore establishment of a virtual center to facilitate international marketing of value-added products produced by small and medium size processors.
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Identify food technology as a "low technology" industry as an opportunity for expansion. Seek research and education funding to assist.
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Procedures and Activities
Expected Outcomes and Impacts
Projected Participation
View Appendix E: ParticipationEducational Plan
Organization/Governance
Literature Cited