IR-4 Project's Integrated Solutions Platform Survey
The IR-4 Project is collecting feedback regarding the Integrated Solutions Platform and its accomplishments over the last seven years.  In this regard, we request you complete the following survey. 

The objectives of the Integrated Solutions Platform are as follows:
  • Identifying solutions to an existing pest management void through product screening research[1].  This is similar to the Food Use “Pest Problems Without Solutions” projects, except that biopesticides will be used to a greater extent in the screening trials, along with conventional products;
  • Integrating biopesticides into conventional (non-organic) agricultural systems to help prevent  development of pest resistance;
  • Substituting biopesticides or short-residual reduced-risk products close to harvest to reduce the risk of MRL violations for specialty crops targeted for export markets (residue mitigation); and 
  • Integrated solutions will also address organic production systems' needs

[1] Since the original approval, the scope of Integrated Solutions Platform has expanded to also include genetics, (resistant varieties) application technology, and cultural practices.  

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The objectives of the IR-4 Project’s Integrated Solutions Platform are listed above.  Do the stated objectives accurately reflect your view of the Integrated Solutions Platform?  If not, please describe the Platform objectives and measurement of success from your perspective.

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The definition of success within the Integrated Solutions Platform is a project that identifies a pesticide product for inclusion in a residue study, data to support modifying a use pattern, or providing a crop protection tool for the organic community.  Are these good measures of success?  Are there any other measures of success that should be considered?  Are there Integrated Solutions Platform projects that you believe should be considered a success?  

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Is IR-4 doing a good job incorporating various pest management technologies and practices into Integration Solution Platform research protocols?   
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Please explain your response to the question above. *

It has been suggested that Integrated Solutions Platform projects may be more successful if they focused on local or regional pest management issues vs. national issues. Do you believe the IR-4 Integrated Solutions Platform would gain value if funded projects were identified via regional priority setting vs. national projects at the IR-4 Food Use Workshop? 

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IR-4’s biopesticide industry partners have stated that one of the biggest obstacles to gaining acceptance of biopesticides is the lack of unbiased third-party organizations conducting sound research to determine whether the products are efficacious.   What are the positives and negatives if IR-4 were to focus the resources currently dedicated to the Integrated Solutions Platform research to perform biopesticide efficacy testing?  

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Do you have any additional thoughts you would like to share on the IR-4 Integrated Solutions Platform?

General Question – beyond Integrated Solutions Platform  –   If the U.S. Congress were to provide increased funding for the overall IR-4 Project, where do you believe the additional funds should be used? (Check all that apply)

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Please describe your role in specialty crop pest management (check one)

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We thank you for your participation and feedback. If you have any other comments, please list them below, or email them to ir-4_project@ncsu.edu.

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