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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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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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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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Nutrition and Health Committee for Planning and Guidance Resources

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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Regional Nutrition Education and Obesity Prevention Centers of Excellence (RNECE) Resources

The Regional Nutrition Education and Obesity Prevention Centers of Excellence (RNECE) initiative was created to strengthen the science and enhance dissemination of nutrition education and obesity prevention strategies and interventions…

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NIFA Listens 2017 Report

In 2017, the National Institute of Food and Agriculture accepted input from stakeholders regarding research, extension, and education priorities in food and agriculture during NIFA Listens. This the resulting report from the 2017…

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Data Science in Agriculture Summit Summary

Please see below for an executive summary that includes information from the breakout sessions, group leaders, and Ideas Engine output from the Data Science in Agriculture Summit.

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NIFA Capacity Funding Review TEConomy Final Report

This qualitative and quantitative review highlights NIFA's Capacity Funding, as analyzed and prepared by TEConomy, and published March 2017. Per the report, "Throughout TEConomy’s full project report, data analysis and associated…

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Calls to Conversation - Fostering Positive Youth Development

Positive youth development is an intentional approach to promote positive outcomes for young people through family and community youth engagement for the benefit of society. Positive youth development focuses on building relationships…

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Calls to Conversation - Nutrition Education Programming in America

NIFA is committed to improving health and reducing hunger and poverty in America through nutrition education programming. Low-income families develop healthy habits in eating, physical activity, food handling, and food storage through…

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Calls to Conversation - Biosecurity to Protect America's Food and Agricultural System

Tactical science programs protect the integrity, reliability, sustainability, and profitability of the U.S. food and agricultural system against threats from pests, diseases, contaminants, and disasters. It is necessary to mitigate the…

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2017 Fresh from the Field

December December 14 | December 7 November November 30 | November 22 | November 16 | November 9 | November 3 October October 26 | October 19 | October 12 | October 5 September September 28 | September 21 |…

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Youth Development Infographics

These infographics highlight various aspects of NIFA's work in positive youth development.

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Leading Large Transdisciplinary Projects: Insights from the Authors

The authors of the Leading Large Transdisciplinary Projects Addressing Social-Ecological Systems primer provide insights on developing, managing, and completing large social-ecological systems projects. The videos present lessons…

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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…

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1994 and 1862 Land-Grant Cooperation Progress Report

On Sept. 22-23, 2016, the National Institute of Food and Agriculture hosted a meeting in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, for 1994 and 1862 land-grant university representatives. The meeting, themed “Engagement and Success of Land-Grant…

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NIFA Reinforces the Agricultural and Food Education Pipeline

Agricultural and Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education has been described as a "leaky pipeline," as fewer students remain to pursue careers in these fields as they progress through advanced study. Students…

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