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Description of Activity and Deliverables: CFI is the lead organization for the 4R Nutrient Stewardship Research Network. By fostering collaboration between project researchers and by preparing and delivering outreach materials, this activity provides the third synthesis activity for the 4R Nutrient Stewardship Research Network. The network activities in this project are part of a strategic plan to foster the greater adoption of 4R Nutrient Stewardship through development of new BMPs, validation of existing BMPs and provide decision support and outreach information to help Canadian growers apply the best BMPs for their environmental and crop production system.

Roles & Responsibilities of the 4R Nutrient Stewardship Research Network Participants
To manage the project the following roles and responsibilities are proposed:
Canadian Fertilizer Institute:

1. Project management and administration for AAFC and non-AAFC researchers in the project.
2. Financial management and progress reporting to AAFC. Communication pieces via websites, print and other published materials for research extension purposes.
3. Foster participation of researchers in the 4R Nutrient Stewardship Research Network using in-person meetings, conferences, web-based online collaboration or other eligible events sponsored by CFI as well as participation in AAFC directed events.
4. Enable the research network to access real-time, on-farm data generated by CFI sponsored demonstration farm growers implementing trials using 4R Nutrient Stewardship Best Management Practices.
5. Provide updates to the 4R Nutrient Stewardship Research Network, seek additional4R Nutrient Stewardship research collaborations opportunities for Canadian Researchers, and seek strategic advice from the CFI Nutrients Committee and the North American Technical Advisory Group.

Canadian 4R Researchers Involved in this Research Project Proposal:

1. Provide annual report updates to CFI on project activities.
2. Participate in bi-annual video conference calls using WebEx or equivalent software of the 4R Nutrient Stewardship Research Network presenting past accomplishments, results and planned activities.
3. Participate in 4R Nutrient Stewardship Research Seminars and Workshops to be held after the Canadian Soil Science Society meetings in 2015 and 2016.
4. Utilize regional demonstration farm data facilitated by CFI to enhance and support research experiments and decision support systems.
5. Participate in CFI project events and extension programs.
6. Provide findings to CFI for public dissemination.
7. Seek additional collaboration opportunities contributing to the success of the project.

In addition, CFI will also engage the following committees in implementing this project
Canadian Fertilizer Institute Nutrients Committee:

1. Provide strategic advice to CFI and researchers on project goals, objectives and financial management.
2. Provide input and comments on deliverables provided in the annual report.
3. Participate in bi-annual on-line meetings of the 4R Nutrient Stewardship Research Network.

North American 4R Technical Advisory Group:

1. Provide strategic advice to CFI for the Canadian research program.
2. Advise on collaboration opportunities, research extension programs and related events for US 4R research activities.
3. Provide input and comments on deliverables provided in the annual report.
4. Participate in bi-annual on-line meetings of the 4R Nutrient Stewardship Research Network.