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Official Documents & Guidelines
NIFA-17-007 NIFA Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
This is the NIFA Equal Employment Opportunity Statement signed by NIFA's Director, Dr. Ramaswamy, on September 22, 2017. *Disclaimer: The contents of this document do not have the force and effect of law and are not meant to…
Official Documents & Guidelines
NIFA-17-008 NIFA Sexual Harassment Policy Statement
This is the NIFA Sexual Harassment Policy Statement, signed by NIFA's Director, Dr. Sonny Ramaswamy, on September 22, 2017. *Disclaimer: The contents of this document do not have the force and effect of law and are not meant to…
Reports
Aligning and Elevating University-Based Low-Income Nutrition Education
The nation's Land-Grant University Cooperative Extension System (LGU-CES) is committed to ensuring that low-income populations have a safe, affordable, and healthy food supply. Two low-income nutrition education programs that are core…
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Development of a Questionnaire to Assess the Dietary Behavior of Low-Income Populations
This report describes the development of a short, standardized assessment of dietary behaviors associated with dietary quality for use with the food assistance eligible and recipient populations across the United States. The…
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Extension Research Proposals "Improving SNAP-Ed Programs and Evaluations"
The goal of this funding initiative was to support research projects that would provide direct benefit to the delivery or evaluation of SNAP-Ed programs. The findings and recommendations are being disseminated directly to SNAP-Ed…
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SNAP-Ed 2010 National LGU Report
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education through the Land-Grant University System for FY2010 Report was created in response to an identified need for baseline data from the final year, FY 2010, prior to enactment of…
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FSNE 2005 National LGU Report and 2006 Nutrition Portfolio
This is the second national report for Food Stamp Nutrition Education (FSNE) (currently known as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program – Education (SNAP-Ed)) within the Cooperative Extension/Land-Grant University System. The…
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FSNE 2002 National LGU/CES Report
The 2002 Food Stamp Nutrition Education within the Cooperative Extension/Land-Grant University System is the first national report for Food Stamp Nutrition Education (FSNE) (currently known as the Supplemental Nutrition Education…
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FSNE 2003 - 1890 LGU Report
The Families, 4-H and Nutrition unit of the Cooperative State Research, Education and Extension Service (CSREES) commissioned this important report documenting the many contributions and the unique opportunities of the 1890 Land…
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Community Nutrition Education (CNE) Logic Model
The Community Nutrition Education (CNE) Logic Model applies a socio-ecological approach to support a broad continuum of intervention strategies and outcomes over time. The three levels of intervention are: individual, family, or…
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2015 NIFA Response to the Plan of Work (POW) Panel of Experts Final Report
The Plan of Work (POW) Panel of Experts convened on June 16-18, 2015, and was composed of representatives from Land-Grant Universities (LGUs) and the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). The Panel identified streamlining…
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Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education Reform Act of 1998
Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education Reform Act of 1998
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Interim Administrative Guidance published in Federal Register
Interim Administrative Guidance published in Federal Register
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Animal Breeding Awards - AFRI
Attached are the awards made in both 2013 and 2014 listed under their respective programs.
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2015 Plan of Work Panel of Experts Final Report
The Plan of Work (POW) Panel of Experts convened on June 16-18, 2015, and was composed of representatives from Land-Grant Universities (LGUs) and the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). The Panel identified streamlining…
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National 4-H & Youth Development Outcomes & Indicators
National 4-H & Youth Development Outcomes & Indicators
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Manual of Classification
The Manual of Classification for Agricultural and Forestry Research, Education, and Extension is the authority for classifying research, education, and extension activities in the Research, Education, and Extension Project Online…
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eOrganic Established as a Community of Practice Within eXtension
The project team, “eOrganic: eXtension for Organic Agriculture,” includes nine land-grant scientists, directed by Alexandra Stone of Oregon State University. eXtension is a relatively new initiative, providing online resources…
Official Documents & Guidelines
NIFA-15-005 NIFA Civil Rights Accountability Policy and Procedures
This is the NIFA Civil Rights Accountability Policy and Procedures as required under USDA's Departmental Directive (DR) 4300-010, "Civil Rights Accountability Policy and Procedures," signed by NIFA's Director, Dr. Sonny Ramaswamy, on…
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Core Competencies - EFNEP & SNAP-Ed
Core competencies are used to help state program leadership, supervisors and peer educators (paraprofessionals) achieve success in their respective roles, and to guide hiring, training, and program management decisions. Development and…
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USDA NO FEAR Act Data Posting
The Notification and Federal Employee Antidiscrimination and Retaliation Act of 2002 (NO FEAR Act) (Public Law 107-174) requires Federal Agencies to post cumulative year-to-date summary statistical EEO complaint data on a…
Infographics
"And Justice For All" Poster
The "And Justice For All" Civil Rights poster is the primary method utilized to inform customers of their rights that displays information relevant to assisted programs, and the versions with direct links are as follows:AD-475A: This…
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EFNEP Evaluation - Adult Program
The Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) collects data on all adults who participate in the program. Demographic characteristics, food and physical activity questionnaires and 24-hour dietary recalls are administered…
Official Documents & Guidelines
NIFA-15-009 AREERA Stakeholder Input Requirements
AREERA Stakeholder Input Requirements. This document is digitally signed and cannot be altered. *Disclaimer: The contents of this document do not have the force and effect of law and are not meant to bind the public…