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Institute of Food Safety and Nutrition (IFSN) Seminar Series

The Institute of Food Safety and Nutrition (IFSN) Seminar Series aims to disseminate new knowledge, engage with partners and stakeholders, and inspire the next generation of food safety and nutrition experts. Seminars are offered…

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SCRI Abstracts

This list provides links to abstracts for abstracts of SCRI funded projects.

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Centers of Excellence Prior Webinars

The Office of Grants and Financial Management at NIFA held educational webinars to present information on the FY15 implementation of the Centers of Excellence provision from the 2014 Farm Bill. Download July 17 and 31, 2014…

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Fiscal Year 2015 VMLRP Maximum Nomination Allocation Table

All nominating entities (States, Special Consideration Areas*, and Federal Lands) are listed in alphabetical order, followed by the maximum number of nominations (new or retained) that may be designated for FY 2015.

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NIFA Works to Ensure Safe and Abundant Water Supplies (Infographic)

From irrigation, to drinking, to manufacturing processes, sustainable sources of water are vital to life, industry, and energy production. USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture is focused on sound water and watershed…

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Head, Heart, Hands, and Health: 4-H Engages America’s Youth

The 4-H Youth Development Program is the youth outreach program of the land-grant universities' Cooperative Extension Services and the United States Department of Agriculture. 4-H National Headquarters at USDA’s National Institute of…

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Improving Feeding Practices in Childcare Settings: An Integrated Project - IFSN Seminar

Dr. Kate Speirs, University of Illinois at Champaign Urbana presented a Post-Doctoral Fellowship Seminar entitled "Improving Feeding Practices in Childcare Settings: An Integrated Project." This seminar was approved by the Commission…

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NIFA Helps Advance Sustainable Bioenergy and Bioproducts - Infographic

The use of non-renewable energy sources contributes to climate variability. One way to mitigate the effects of climate change is to produce bioenergy and biobased products, which also helps the nation create new jobs and…

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Fiscal Year 2014 VMRLP Annual Report

The 2014 annual report provides information about the applications, awards, and designated veterinary shortage areas for the fiscal year in the Veterinary Medicine Loan Repayment Program (VMLRP).

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EFNEP Coordinators and National Office Directory

This document contains the contact information for the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) Coordinators and the National Office.

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NIFA Funding Accelerates Wheat & Barley Plant Breeding (Infographic)

A major food systems challenge is the need to feed a growing global population with diminishing land and water resources in an increasingly variable climate. To address these challenges, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National…

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Veterinary Services Grant Program Stakeholder Webinar

This webinar presentation for stakeholders provides a detailed overview of the Veterinary Services Grant Program, including its legislative background, goals and purpose, expected timeline, and the application process. REQUEST SLIDE…

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NIFA Research Addresses The Food–Energy–Water System (Infographic)

USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) invests in research, education, and extension that will guide how society can best meet the growing demand for water, food, and energy. NIFA will invest in systems science…

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NIFA Final Revised Guidelines for State Plans of Work for the Agricultural Research and Extension Formula Funds

NIFA Final Revised Guidelines for State Plans of Work for the Agricultural Research and Extension Formula Funds

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March 2018 IFSN Seminar

On March 6, 2018, Mr. Terrence Martin presented a webinar titled “Urban Extension 'Nutrition on the Move' for all Alabamians”. This seminar has been approved by the Commission on Dietetic Registration for 1.0 Continuing Professional…

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The Junior Disease Detectives

This graphic novella is a work of fiction, but real public health threats and diseases are presented. This story is designed to raise youth awareness of infectious diseases and the public health risks they pose. In addition, this story…

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EFNEP Research and Cost Benefit Studies

EFNEP RELATED RESEARCHEFNEP Research Database (external link)5 Year Comparison of EFNEP Results by Race and Ethnicity 2007-2011 DataIf you have a study to contribute, please email Jan SchollCOST BENEFIT STUDIESWhat Have We Learned…

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Nutrition and Health Committee for Planning and Guidance Year End Reports

The Nutrition and Health Committee for Planning and Guidance, formed in 2008, works with NIFA national program leaders (NPL) to strategically position extension programs for the future. Committee members represent all regions of the…

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MD-715 Report

2017 Fiscal Year End Contact eos@usda.gov for questions and support.

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EFNEP: Research Studies 1989- 2008

Research studies of the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) from 1989 to 2008.

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EFNEP Results by Race and Ethnicity 2007-2011

A five-year comparison of Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program results by race and ethnicity (2007-2011).

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April 2018 IFSN Seminar

On April 23rd, 2018, Dr. Leslie Cunningham-Sabo presented a webinar titled “Considerations for Dissemination and Adoption of School-Based Childhood Obesity Prevention Programs”. This seminar has been approved by the Commission on…

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Annual National EFNEP Conference

The National Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) Conference furthers NIFA’s mission by bringing together representatives from all 1862 and 1890 Land-Grant Universities for pre-conference sessions…

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FY 2019 Budget Resources

Information related to NIFA's FY 2019 Budget. The first file is a table which shows the difference between the House and Senate versions of the Appropriations Bill. The second file is a memo that highlights the major parts of the…

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FY2016 Allocation and Matching for 1862 and 1890 capacity grant recipients

FY 2016 data on the amount of funds awarded and matching requirements for 1862 and 1890 capacity grant recipients.

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