Organic Farming Innovation Award (OFIA) 2021 is an initiative of the government of the Republic of South Korea in remembrance of the 17th Organic World Congress (OWC) held in 2011 in its Gyeonggi Province.
The goal of OFIA is to contribute to solving problems and exploring the potential to increase effectiveness, efficiency, and productivity in organic farming.
OFIA highlights exceptional innovations and incentivizes activities among researchers, extension agents, practitioners, and more.
OFIA is awarded in two categories:
- The Grand Prize – $10,000
- The Science Prize – $5,000
A selection committee made up of three organic experts will choose one Grand Prize and one Science Prize winner based on the criteria of applicability, relevance, innovativeness, and impact potential.
Organic Farming Innovation Award 2021 winners will be awarded during the 20th World Organic Congress, which will take place in France in September this year.
Deadline for applications is April 1st, 2021!
More information and link to the application form available at link.