BLC Monthly Meeting

April 2023 Meeting is for Members only.

Meeting Agenda:

  • Ag Research Infrastructure (ARI) update – Amy Smith, Matt Wilson, Rick Rhodes
  • FY25 appropriations focus – Anton
    • Joint COPs July 18-20: BAC initial set of priorities and justifications
    • Capacity, competitive, and/or infrastructure?
    • Developing focus around “topics” rather than funding lines?
  • Building capacity considerations – Anton
    • Regional perspectives on capacity funding
    • Why have previous advocacy efforts not yielded results?
  • Developing coalitions – Anton
    • Internal coalitions (BAC members)
    • External coalitions (CARET, CGA)

March Meeting Minutes: BLC_min_20230328