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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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Global Engagement Opportunities
NIFA is committed to strengthening American agriculture through global engagement. Applicants to NIFA's programs have opportunities to include international collaborations or activities within their proposals.
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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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4-H Overview
4-H has a rich history of being a leader in positive youth development experiences for more than a century. The tie with land-grant universities and the U.S. Department of Agriculture assures a research and science base to the program…
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How 4-H is Implemented
From the very beginning it was intended that the Cooperative Extension Service would provide for the teaching of youth. Funding for Cooperative Extension programs, including 4-H, conducted by the land-grant universities is…
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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…
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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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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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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.