The annual National Extension and Research Administrative Officers Conference (NERAOC) provides a venue for professional development, information sharing, and networking to state Cooperative Extension, Agricultural Experiment Station, and NIFA staff. NERAOC is an opportunity to share and exchange current and relevant best practices, discuss policy, obtain definitive interpretation of regulations, and discuss future issues pertinent to operating the Land-grant University system and other cooperating institutions.
NEROAC Resources
- The HSI Program strengthens the ability of HSIs to carry out higher education programs to attract, retain, and outstanding students.
- NIFA’s Office of Grants and Financial Management (OGFM) establishes policies in accordance with federal guidelines, obligates funding, and provides oversight to ensure compliance.
- NIFA invests in and advances agricultural research, education, and Extension to solve national challenges in agriculture, food, the environment, and communities.
- NIFA’s key partner is the nation’s Land-Grant University System, a network of scientists, educators, and Extension staff that address issues in agriculture, food, the environment, and communities.