Our second edition of the MacroCAST focuses on the USDA (United States Department of Agriculture). This CAST talks about the goals of the USDA and their particular metrics for the SBIR/STTR programs, how their proposal packages are different that other funding agencies, and some best practices and tips/tricks for ensuring you meet required evaluation criteria. For more information, visit www.arrowheadcenter.nmsu.edu/nmfast/.