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Advancing U.S. Agriculture Through Global Engagement
National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) grantees are including international activities as an effective way to help achieve research, education, and extension objectives important to U.S. agriculture. The NIFA-funded projects…
Newsletters
Tactical Science: Continuing the Commitment
“Tactical Science: Continuing the Commitment," is a NIFA-authored, concise, document serving to focus future dialogue around the tactical science topic. It resulted from more detailed programmatic analysis and further…
Webinars
October 2017 CFP IFSN Seminar
On October 16, 2017, Dr. Paul Cotton, Dr. Jane Clary Loveless, Adriene Woodin and Susan Bowman, presented a webinar titled “Community Food Projects Competitive Grant Program Grantsmanship Webinar.” This seminar has been approved by the…
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October 2017 FINI IFSN Seminar
On October 19, 2017, Dr. Jane Clary Loveless, Adriene Woodin and Susan Bowman, presented a webinar titled “Food Insecurity Nutrition Incentive Grant Grantsmanship Webinar.” This seminar has been approved by the Commission on Dietetic…
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October 2017 IFSN Seminar
On October 24, 2017, Dr. Lori Francis presented “Forget about the Kitchen Sink: Selecting and Optimizing Components for a Childhood Obesity Prevention Program”. This seminar has been approved by the Commission on Dietetic Registration…
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November 2017 IFSN Seminar
On November 14, 2017, Dr. Rodney Moxley and Mary Yavelak presented a webinar titled “Progress in Risk Communication and Management of Shiga Toxin-Producing Escherichia coli (STEC) Through the USDA-NIFA STEC Coordinated Agricultural…
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December 2017 IFSN Seminar
On December 4, 2017, Dr. William Hallman and Dr. Mary Nucci presented a webinar titled “Parameters of public acceptance of nanotechnology”. This seminar has been approved by the Commission on Dietetic Registration for 1.0 Continuing…
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Community-Based Participatory Research (CBPR) Model in Preventing Overweight and Obesity among 6-8 Grade Youth in Low-Income Racial/Ethnic Communities
On November 21, 2016 Dr. Tandalayo Kidd, Kansas State University, presented “Community-Based Participatory Research (CBPR) Model in Preventing Overweight and Obesity among 6-8 Grade Youth in Low-Income Racial/Ethnic Communities”. This…
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December 2016 – IFSN Seminar
On December 6, 2016, Dr. Michelle Danyluk, University of Florida and Dr. Robert McGorrin, Oregon State University presented “The Southern and Western Centers for Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Training - Regional Centers for…
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AFRI International Partnerships
The National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) supports global engagement that advances U.S. agriculture. In an increasingly interconnected world, NIFA recognizes that collaboration with international partners through the…
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USDA Alternative Dispute Resolution Policy Statement (June 6, 2016)
USDA Alternative Dispute Resolution Policy Statement (June 6, 2016), Signed by Secretary Vilsack
Webinars
January 2017 - IFSN Seminar
On January 24, 2017, Martin Bourque, Ecology Center, presented "Changing Habits: Californian Carrots and Sticks for Health Eating." This seminar has been approved by the Commission on Dietetic Registration for 1.0 Continuing…
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Food Tank Webinar: The Future of Food and Agriculture
On August 11, 2016, Dr. Sonny Ramaswamy led a webinar for Food Tank titled "The Future of Food and Agriculture: National Institute of Food & Agriculture's Role."
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February 2017 IFSN Seminar
Best practices for National Institute of Food and Agriculture funding success: A twenty-year perspectiveOn February 23, 2017, Dr. Lee-Ann Jaykus, North Carolina State University, presented “Best practices for National Institute…
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AFRI Water for Agriculture Challenge Area FY 2015 Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Water for Agriculture Challenge Area?The Water for Agriculture Challenge Area is a fairly new program to help address critical water problems such as drought, excess soil moisture, flooding, quality changes and others in…
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Environmental Impacts of Antibiotic Use in Livestock with Global Implications & Intervention Strategies - IFSN Seminar
Dr. Douglas Call, Interim Director, Paul G. Allen School for Global Animal Health presented Environmental Impacts of Antibiotic Use in Livestock with Global Implications & Intervention Strategies from 10-11am Eastern on 13 April 2016…
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Citrus Greening - Huanglongbing (HLB)
Citrus greening or Huanglongbing (HLB) is a devastating disease of citrus worldwide (Gottwald et al., 2007). HLB is particularly devastating because of its severe yield reduction in citrus trees followed by tree decline, the absence of…
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Rural Health and Safety Education Competitive Grants Program 2017 Grant Applicant Outreach Webinar
The Rural Health and Safety Education (RHSE) program proposals are expected to be community-based, outreach education programs, such as those conducted through Human Science extension outreach, that provides individuals and families…
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AFRI Program Areas, Funding Levels and Award Durations
This table of the Fiscal Year 2019 grant categories, program areas, funding levels and award durations is presented to help eligible national and state commodity boards understand the variety of opportunities in the Agriculture and…
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Division of Youth and 4-H Factsheet
By understanding the complex experiences that youth face and promoting high quality youth leadership development, the Division of Youth and 4-H (DY4-H) helps youth meet the challenges of adolescence and transition to adulthood. Through…
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4-H Organizational Chart
Our structure allows for the collaborative approaches needed to reach the nearly 6 million young people in the United States through local 4-H clubs, school and after school programs, camps, and special interest groups.
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Essential Elements of 4-H
The essential elements of a 4-H experience are the “best practices” that help staff and volunteers address the four basic developmental needs of youth - belonging, generosity,independence, and mastery. These elements were derived from…
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Division of Environmental Systems Fact Sheet
NIFA's Division of Environmental Systems (DoES) advances knowledge in natural sustainable resources, the environment, and conservation. The division supports research, education, and outreach that involves air, water, soil, and…
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FY 2018 Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program - Appendix A
Final Appendix A which contains the final allocation figures for this program for FY 2018.
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VSGP FAQ
Please refer to the files linked below for frequently asked questions pages in relation to the Veterinary Services Grant Program.