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National Institute of Food and Agriculture

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Are you a faculty member new to teaching, research and/or education? Have you applied for a federal grant before and not been successful? If so, USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) will host a technical assistance webinar to help you learn more about different funding opportunities.
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National Institute of Food and Agriculture Annual Report

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National Institute of Food and Agriculture Annual Report

Fiscal Year 2018

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Agriculture in the K-12 Classroom

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Research Facilities Act Program

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Tribal Colleges Extension Program: Special Emphasis

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NIFA Invests $9.5 Million to Promote Innovation in Animal Reproduction (A1211)

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NIFA Invests $6.7 Million to Advance the Sustainable Bioeconomy through Biobased Products (A1414)

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NIFA Invests $16.2 Million in Innovative Plant Breeding Research (AFRI A1141)

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Understanding and Addressing the Stress Faced by the Nation’s Farmers and Ranchers

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