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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.

Official Documents & Guidelines

NIFA-18-017 Draft Update to NIFA Federal Assistance Policy Guide for Review

We revised the NIFA Federal Assistance Policy Guide (i.e., the Policy Guide), version dated Oct 2014, to incorporate changes from the Uniform Guidance (2 CFR part 200), NIFA terms and conditions, NIFA policies and procedures, and…

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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…

Official Documents & Guidelines

NIFA-19-003 EFNEP National Guidelines for Social Media

The EFNEP National Guidelines for Social Media were updated in 2014. The guidelines were developed by the EFNEP Southern Region Social Media Committee and reviewed by the National EFNEP Office at the National Institute of Food and…

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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…

Official Documents & Guidelines

NIFA-17-004 PD-STEP Applicant Digest

PD-STEP is one of four grant programs in the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) - Education and Workforce Development (known as AFRI-EWD). This digest highlights the instructions in the Request for Applications (RFA) of…

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NIFA-22-001 NIFA Grants Application Guide

The National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) publishes funding opportunities and accepts grant application submissions through the federal Grants.gov site. The NIFA Grants Application Guide provides guidance for the…

Newsletters

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 |…

Official Documents & Guidelines

NIFA-18-014 NIFA Research Misconduct Policy Procedure

NIFA Research Misconduct Policy Procedure*Disclaimer: The contents of this document do not have the force and effect of law and are not meant to bind the public in any way. This document is intended only to provide clarity to the…

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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…

Official Documents & Guidelines

NIFA-16-005 WebNEERS Requirements

This document includes specifics on the WebNEERS system, software, DR, and skill requirements. *Disclaimer: The contents of this document do not have the force and effect of law and are not meant to bind the public in any way…

Official Documents & Guidelines

NIFA-17-001 USDA Civil Rights Policy Statement (June 8, 2016), Spanish

USDA Civil Rights Statement Policy Statement (June 8, 2016), Spanish) *Disclaimer: The contents of this document do not have the force and effect of law and are not meant to bind the public in any way. This document is intended…

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NIFA-17-002 USDA Alternative Dispute Resolution Policy Statement (June 6, 2016), Spanish

USDA Alternative Dispute Resolution Policy Statement (June 6, 2016), Spanish, Signed by Secretary Vilsack *Disclaimer: The contents of this document do not have the force and effect of law and are not meant to bind the public in…

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NIFA-17-003 EFNEP Paraprofessional Supervision

Adequate and effective supervision of paraprofessionals is an essential component of the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP). The following resources have been developed for supervisory training, self assessment,…

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