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4-H Guiding Principles

The 4-H Guiding Principles document lists effective practices of the guiding principles for positive youth development that underlie all 4-H Youth Development programming.

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4-H Programming Partnerships

The following partnerships are with Cooperative Extension Service 4-H professionals at the land-grant universities and representatives from National 4-H Council. The Division of Youth and 4-H works with these partners to provide…

Reports

Listening Session and Program Enhancement

USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) hosted a stakeholder listening initiative: NIFA Listens Regarding Administration of the Veterinary Medicine Loan Repayment Program (VMLRP) and the Veterinary Services Grant Program…

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2017 CYFAR Annual Report

The 2017 CYFAR Annual Report features the programmatic activities, outcomes, and impacts of the Children Youth and Families At-Risk (CYFAR) Program in 2017.

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2016 CYFAR Annual Report

The 2016 CYFAR Annual Report features the programmatic activities, outcomes, and impacts of the Children Youth and Families At-Risk (CYFAR) Program in 2016.

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Programa de Investigación e Innovación para Pequeñas Empresas

Read this page in English. El Instituto Nacional de Alimentación y Agricultura (NIFA, por sus siglas en inglés) administra el programa SBIR del Departamento de Agricultura de los Estados Unidos (USDA), el cual se centra en proyectos…

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2018 Fresh from the Field

DECEMBER December 13 | December 6 November November 29 | November 15 | November 8 | November 1 October October 25 | October 18 | October 11 | October 4 September September 27 | September 20 | September 13 | September 6 …

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FY 2018 Congressional Actions

Information related to NIFA's FY 2018 Budget. The "2018 Appropriations - House & Senate Funding Table" document shows the difference between the House and Senate versions of the Appropriations Bill. The "2018 Appropriation Table"…

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Environmental Health Resources

Discover examples of key resources created by our federal partners at the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to help educate youth on the topic of Environmental…

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Safe and Healthy Homes Resources

Discover all the youth friendly educational resources that the federal government has to offer to help to keep your living areas safe and healthy. The following resources are from various federal agencies that promote safe and healthy…

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Experiential Learning Model

For over 100 years, multiple learning theories have offered growing support for the experiential learning model which serves as one of the frameworks for 4-H programs and curriculum. The experiential learning model allows youth to…

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Federal Learning Resources

This document provides a representative summary of learning resources designed for youth or those who work with youth that are available from the federal government.

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Positive Youth Development Point of Departure

On August 3rd and 4th, the University of Georgia, Fort Valley State University, and NIFA hosted a Call to Conversation regarding Positive Youth Development (PYD) that was framed by a “Point of Departure” document. The main point taken…

Reports

CYFAR at 25 Years: What Are They Doing Now?

This report highlights the Children Youth and Families At-Risk (CYFAR) program's goals, projects and alumni over the course of the program's existence.

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NIFA Grant/Funding Opportunities for StrikeForce

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Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education (SNAP-Ed) Report

The final report and executive summary for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education (SNAP-Ed) for fiscal year 2015.

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2019 Fresh from the Field

September September 12 August August 29 | August 1 July July 25 | July 18 | July 11 | July 3 June June 27 | June 20 | June 13 | June 6 May May 30 | May 23 | May 17 | May 9 | May 2 April April 25 | April 18 | April…

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Archived 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 on Monday and two and…

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FY 2017 Revised Allocation and Matching

FY 2017 revised data on the amount of funds awarded and matching requirements for 1862 and 1890 capacity grant recipients.

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FY 2018 Allocation and Matching for 1862 and 1890 Capacity Grant Recipients

FY 2018 data on the amount of funds awarded and matching requirements for 1862 and 1890 capacity grant recipients.

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NIFA's Affirmative Action Plan

To capture agencies’ affirmative action plan for persons with disabilities (PWD) and persons with targeted disabilities (PWTD), EEOC regulations (29 C.F.R. § 1614.203(e)) and MD-715 require agencies to describe how their affirmative…

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RNECE Longitudinal Report

The RNECE longitudinal study included: 1) developing a tool that used retailer grocery purchase data to assess the overall quality of foods families purchased (as opposed to the foods they ate) in terms of ability to promote health;…

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2020 NIFA Update

DECEMBER December 16 December 9 December 2 NOVEMBER November 25 November 18 November 11 November 4 OCTOBER October 28 October 21 October 14 October 7 SEPTEMBER September 30 September 23 …

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Equal Opportunity Staff Diversity and Inclusion Success Stories

Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences (FYCS) at the University of Florida, Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) Committee.

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2021 NIFA Update

DECEMBER December 22, 2021 December 15, 2021 December 8, 2021 December 1, 2021 November November 24, 2021 November 17, 2021 November 10, 2021 November 3, 2021 October October 27, 2021 October 20, 2021 October 13,…

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