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EFNEP Overview & Impact Brochure

EFNEP consistently demonstrates strong results. Obesity, poor health, and limited physical activity are major health concerns. EFNEP improves the health and well-being of limited resource families and youth…

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Community Nutrition Education Brochure

Obesity, poor nutrition, and limited physical activity are major health concerns. Unfortunately, poor health is found more often in limited resource and minority audiences who have limited access…

Webinars

Building Partnerships for Sustainability in Higher Education

Please join us for a special presentation and discussion on successful strategies for fundraising through partnership building.

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NEFE Educational Resources for Cooperative Extension

NEFE Serves...youth up to retired adults particularly under-served people in difficult or unusual life circumstancesNEFE Partners with...Financial educators and practitionersOther nonprofitsNEFE Provides...Grants for research about the…

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CFP Webinars

The goals and priorities of the Community Food Project includes development of new resources and strategies to help reduce food insecurity in the community and prevent food insecurity in the future. The presentations describe eligible…

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Delivering Extension Programs to the City

Over 80% of people in the United States live in cities, making effective urban extension programs an essential element of cooperative extension's work. New and innovative programs that benefit people who live in cities also benefit…

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2015 Asian American and Pacific Islander Brochure

The Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) population is projected to reach 35.6 million in the next 40 years, making it the fastest growing racial group in the country. They provide innumerable contributions to the agriculture and…

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Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer Brochure

Read this page in Spanish.NIFA administers the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer (SBIR-STTR) programs, which focus on projects that enhance American…

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Grant Writing Basics Webinar Documents

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) equal opportunity staff has collaborated with two of its recipients of financial assistance to provide a training on best practices in developing a…

Presentations

2014 - Annual Project Directors Meeting for USDA BRAG Program

The National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) and the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) hosted the 2014 United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Biotechnology Risk Assessment Grants Program (BRAG) Annual Project…

Webinars

GusNIP Webinars

The Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program (GusNIP) brings together stakeholders from various parts of the food and healthcare systems.

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RNECE Webinar

The objectives for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (SNAP & EFNEP): Regional Nutrition Education and Obesity Prevention Centers of Excellence (RNECE), the eligibility criteria,…

Presentations

Youth Farm Safety Education and Certification Listening Session for FY 2013 RFA

A webinar-style public listening session was held Dec. 12, 2012, to collect stakeholder input on the Youth Farm Safety Education and Certification (YFSEC) competitive grants program. Listening sessions help NIFA’s leaders address…

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AFRI FASE Webinar

NIFA periodically offers webinars to EPSCoR states on funding opportunities and other programmatic information. AFRI FASE & EPSCoR FY 2017 Webinar

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Institute of Food Safety and Nutrition (IFSN) Seminar Series

The Institute of Food Safety and Nutrition (IFSN) Seminar Series aims to disseminate new knowledge, engage with partners and stakeholders, and inspire the next generation of food safety and nutrition experts. Seminars are offered…

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Centers of Excellence Prior Webinars

The Office of Grants and Financial Management at NIFA held educational webinars to present information on the FY15 implementation of the Centers of Excellence provision from the 2014 Farm Bill. Download July 17 and 31, 2014…

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Improving Feeding Practices in Childcare Settings: An Integrated Project - IFSN Seminar

Dr. Kate Speirs, University of Illinois at Champaign Urbana presented a Post-Doctoral Fellowship Seminar entitled "Improving Feeding Practices in Childcare Settings: An Integrated Project." This seminar was approved by the Commission…

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Veterinary Services Grant Program Stakeholder Webinar

This webinar presentation for stakeholders provides a detailed overview of the Veterinary Services Grant Program, including its legislative background, goals and purpose, expected timeline, and the application process. REQUEST SLIDE…

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March 2018 IFSN Seminar

On March 6, 2018, Mr. Terrence Martin presented a webinar titled “Urban Extension 'Nutrition on the Move' for all Alabamians”. This seminar has been approved by the Commission on Dietetic Registration for 1.0 Continuing Professional…

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New NIFA Grantee Enrollment in the U.S. Department of Treasury's Automated Standard Application for Payments (ASAP) Webinar

This webinar applies to grantees who have just received their first grant from NIFA and have never been enrolled in the U.S. Department of Treasury's Automated Standard Application for Payments (ASAP) as well as grantees already…

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April 2018 IFSN Seminar

On April 23rd, 2018, Dr. Leslie Cunningham-Sabo presented a webinar titled “Considerations for Dissemination and Adoption of School-Based Childhood Obesity Prevention Programs”. This seminar has been approved by the Commission on…

Presentations

2018 - Annual Project Directors Meeting for USDA BRAG and AFRI Social Implications of Emerging Technologies Program

The National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) and the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) hosted the 2018 United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Biotechnology Risk Assessment Grants Program (BRAG) and Agriculture and…

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Updates to NIFA Policy Guide Webinar PowerPoint Slides

These are the PowerPoint slides used during the webinars for updates to the NIFA Policy Guide.

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Global Engagement Webinars

Special Note: Some of the video recordings are currently unavailable and will be updated as soon as possible (as of May 30, 2019).Farmer-to-Farmer ProgramOn June 13, 2019, NIFA's Center for International Programs hosted a lunch‘n’learn…

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March 2017 – IFSN Seminar

On March 20, 2017, Dr. Karen Franck, University of Tennessee and Dr. Garry Auld, Colorado State University presented “Evidence-Based Evaluation — Essential to Strong Program Outcomes” This seminar has been approved by the Commission on…

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