The National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) provides leadership and funding for programs that advance agriculture-related sciences. We invest in and support initiatives that ensure the long-term viability of agriculture.
- For media related inquiries, contact NIFAMediaRequests@usda.gov. NIFA Communications Staff checks this email box twice daily. Visit the Newsroom for press releases, blog posts, and speeches.
- For information regarding data or metrics, visit our Data Gateway page.
- For USDA-related questions, visit the USDA website or contact the Department’s Information Hotline: (202) 720-2791.
- For questions regarding tools on our website, like NIFA Reporting System or REEport, contact: electronic@usda.gov.
Here are some website pages with information on the organization and divisions, including contact info:
- Organizational Structure
- NIFA Org Chart
- Leadership
- Institutes
- National Program Leaders
- Visit NIFA (includes mailing addresses)
Employee Directory
Use the search bar below to find a NIFA employee by name or keyword. Use the filters to the right to find contact information by institute, office, of division.
- Office of the Director(816) 412-7414
- Division of Animal Systems
- Office of the Director
- Institute of Food Production and Sustainability
- Institute of Bioenergy, Climate, and Environment(816) 926-1945
- Planning, Accountability, and Reporting Staff
- Division of Plant Systems-Production(515) 414-9706
- Soil, Crop Production, Education, Minority Serving Institutions, Learning and Engagement, Workforce Development, Sustainable AgricultureDivision of Community and Education(816) 708-8744
- Division of Family & Consumer Sciences
- Office of the Director