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2015 NIFA Response to the Plan of Work (POW) Panel of Experts Final Report
The Plan of Work (POW) Panel of Experts convened on June 16-18, 2015, and was composed of representatives from Land-Grant Universities (LGUs) and the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). The Panel identified streamlining…
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Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education Reform Act of 1998
Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education Reform Act of 1998
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POW Final Guidelines - Federal Register Notice
POW Final Guidelines - Federal Register Notice
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AFRI Interagency Programs
The Agriculture and Food Research Initiative works with other federal agencies in the United States to fund and support projects of mutual interest through Requests for Applications. Current and past interagency programs include: …
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Interim Administrative Guidance published in Federal Register
Interim Administrative Guidance published in Federal Register
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Animal Breeding Awards - AFRI
Attached are the awards made in both 2013 and 2014 listed under their respective programs.
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2015 Plan of Work Panel of Experts Final Report
The Plan of Work (POW) Panel of Experts convened on June 16-18, 2015, and was composed of representatives from Land-Grant Universities (LGUs) and the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). The Panel identified streamlining…
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National 4-H & Youth Development Outcomes & Indicators
National 4-H & Youth Development Outcomes & Indicators
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Manual of Classification
The Manual of Classification for Agricultural and Forestry Research, Education, and Extension is the authority for classifying research, education, and extension activities in the Research, Education, and Extension Project Online…
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eOrganic Established as a Community of Practice Within eXtension
The project team, “eOrganic: eXtension for Organic Agriculture,” includes nine land-grant scientists, directed by Alexandra Stone of Oregon State University. eXtension is a relatively new initiative, providing online resources…
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NIFA Equal Opportunity Staff Factsheet
This factsheet provides an overview of the responsibilities of the NIFA Equal Opportunity Staff (EOS).
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Core Competencies - EFNEP & SNAP-Ed
Core competencies are used to help state program leadership, supervisors and peer educators (paraprofessionals) achieve success in their respective roles, and to guide hiring, training, and program management decisions. Development and…
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USDA Civil Rights Policy Statement
This is the USDA Civil Rights Policy Statement, signed by the USDA Secretary Thomas J. Vilsack on July 24, 2013.
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USDA NO FEAR Act Data Posting
The Notification and Federal Employee Antidiscrimination and Retaliation Act of 2002 (NO FEAR Act) (Public Law 107-174) requires Federal Agencies to post cumulative year-to-date summary statistical EEO complaint data on a…
Infographics
"And Justice For All" Poster
The "And Justice For All" Civil Rights poster is the primary method utilized to inform customers of their rights that displays information relevant to assisted programs, and the versions with direct links are as follows:AD-475A: This…
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Veterans Employment Program
This is the direct result of Secretary Vilsack’s commitment to a zero tolerance for discrimination policy in response to the information personnel shared at the listening sessions. The EO Accountability Unit, which is part of the…
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EFNEP Evaluation - Adult Program
The Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) collects data on all adults who participate in the program. Demographic characteristics, food and physical activity questionnaires and 24-hour dietary recalls are administered…
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Engaging and Strengthening SNAP-Ed & EFNEP Partnerships
These two documents are appropriate for use by both SNAP-Ed and EFNEP coordinators. They were created by the SNAP-Ed Program Development Team to assist in increasing communication and building lasting relationships. The…
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Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act: Federal Register Notice and Town Hall Meeting for Federal Grant Recipients on New Transparency Act Reporting Requirements
The National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) is notifying you of a 1) Federal Register (FR) notice with an opportunity to comment and 2) a town hall meeting for federal grant recipients regarding the implementation of the…
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Ensuring Accountability for Liability Findings Against the USDA
USDA takes complaints of discrimination very seriously. As a testament to this, the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Administration has established an Equal Opportunity Accountability Unit. This is the direct result of Secretary…
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Food and Fitness Community - California
The HOPE Collaborative envisions vibrant Oakland neighborhoods that provide equitable access to affordable, healthy, locally grown food; safe and inviting places for physical activity and play; sustainable, successful local economies…
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Food and Fitness Community - Massachusetts
Project Vision: To create and sustain a more healthy and vibrant Holyoke through the development of programs, policies, community leadership and advocacy.Project Emphasis area (i.e. local food promotion, increase physical activity…
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Food and Fitness Community - New York City
Priority 1: Advocate for healthier options in local food stores; work in partnership with store owners, youth and youth organizations, WIC programs, schools, and economic development organizations to increase healthy food availability…
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New Matching Requirements for Competitive Grant Awards
The diagram on this factsheet helps grantees determine if they need to meet the new matching requirement for competitive grant programs.