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2026 Food Use Workshop Orientation Webinar on August 6
NEW for 2026—learn how to participate & advocate at the FUW.
Nominations Open for the 2026 Jerry Baron SOAR Award
Make a nomination today!
IR-4 Regional Field Coordinator Marylee Ross Retires After 35 Years Serving Northeast Region Growers
Join us in honoring Ross’ meaningful career.
Registration Open for the 2026 Food Use Workshop
Register today to join us in Austin this September!
New Video Introduces Lina Quesada-Ocampo
Learn more about Lina’s specialty crop roots & vision for IR-4.
IR-4 Team Members Honored with Internal Awards at 2026 National Education Conference
Congratulations to all the award recipients!
Lina Quesada-Ocampo Named Executive Director of the IR-4 Project
New director joins IR-4 on March 9, 2026.
Executive Director Jerry Baron Retires After 40 Years With the IR-4 Project
Applauding Jerry Baron’s incredible 40-year career with IR-4.
2025 IR-4 SOAR Award Recipients
Congratulations, Thierry Besancon and Armando Monterroso!