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Land-Grant Colleges and Universities Map

The resource below provides the printable version of the NIFA land-grant colleges and universities map. If you would like to see the interactive version, you can find it on the interactive Land-Grant University Website Directory…

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"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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1890 Land-Grant Colleges and Universities Map

NIFA's 1890 land-grant institutions programs are intended to strengthen research, extension and teaching in the food and agricultural sciences by building the institutional capacities of the 1890 Institutions. These institutions…

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1994 Land-Grant Colleges and Universities Map

This resource shows the locations of the 1994 Tribal Colleges and Universities that NIFA supports through the 2018 Farm Bill. These institutions can also be found by visiting the interactive Land-Grant University map.

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NIFA Works to Ensure Safe and Abundant Water Supplies (Infographic)

From irrigation, to drinking, to manufacturing processes, sustainable sources of water are vital to life, industry, and energy production. USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture is focused on sound water and watershed…

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Head, Heart, Hands, and Health: 4-H Engages America’s Youth

The 4-H Youth Development Program is the youth outreach program of the land-grant universities' Cooperative Extension Services and the United States Department of Agriculture. 4-H National Headquarters at USDA’s National Institute of…

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NIFA Helps Advance Sustainable Bioenergy and Bioproducts - Infographic

The use of non-renewable energy sources contributes to climate variability. One way to mitigate the effects of climate change is to produce bioenergy and biobased products, which also helps the nation create new jobs and…

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Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs) and HSIs with Hispanic-Serving Agricultural College and Universities (HSACU) Certification

To be recognized as an HSI, institutions must have a minimum of 25 percent Hispanic enrollment. Hispanic-Serving Agricultural Colleges and Universities (HSACUs) are represented. In addition to the enrollment requirement, a HSACU must…

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NIFA Funding Accelerates Wheat & Barley Plant Breeding (Infographic)

A major food systems challenge is the need to feed a growing global population with diminishing land and water resources in an increasingly variable climate. To address these challenges, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National…

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NIFA Research Addresses The Food–Energy–Water System (Infographic)

USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) invests in research, education, and extension that will guide how society can best meet the growing demand for water, food, and energy. NIFA will invest in systems science…

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The Junior Disease Detectives

This graphic novella is a work of fiction, but real public health threats and diseases are presented. This story is designed to raise youth awareness of infectious diseases and the public health risks they pose. In addition, this story…

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Calls to Conversation - Fostering Positive Youth Development

Positive youth development is an intentional approach to promote positive outcomes for young people through family and community youth engagement for the benefit of society. Positive youth development focuses on building relationships…

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Calls to Conversation - Nutrition Education Programming in America

NIFA is committed to improving health and reducing hunger and poverty in America through nutrition education programming. Low-income families develop healthy habits in eating, physical activity, food handling, and food storage through…

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Calls to Conversation - Biosecurity to Protect America's Food and Agricultural System

Tactical science programs protect the integrity, reliability, sustainability, and profitability of the U.S. food and agricultural system against threats from pests, diseases, contaminants, and disasters. It is necessary to mitigate the…

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Youth Development Infographics

These infographics highlight various aspects of NIFA's work in positive youth development.

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Leading Large Transdisciplinary Projects: Insights from the Authors

The authors of the Leading Large Transdisciplinary Projects Addressing Social-Ecological Systems primer provide insights on developing, managing, and completing large social-ecological systems projects. The videos present lessons…

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NIFA Reinforces the Agricultural and Food Education Pipeline

Agricultural and Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education has been described as a "leaky pipeline," as fewer students remain to pursue careers in these fields as they progress through advanced study. Students…

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EFNEP Paraprofessional Supervision Infographic

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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Continuous Process Improvement (CPI) Video

The National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) is implementing a new process to simplify the time and effort required to apply for a continuation award. NIFA staff implemented the change using a Continuous Process Improvement …

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Support Local Agriculture: Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food (Infographic)

Strong local and regional food systems increase access to fresh foods in both rural and urban areas, reducing hunger (food insecurity) in at-risk communities. These food systems also create jobs throughout rural America, supporting…

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Promoting an Energy Efficient America with Outreach Education (Infographic)

Consumption of energy affects many things, from food production to human health, and education to socioeconomic status. Global demand for energy is increasing in the face of limited resources, making our energy decisions of growing…

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Vulnerable Populations Infographic

See how Extension professionals can harness vulnerable youth qualities to transform young lives and strengthen communities.

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Strengthening the Land-Grant University Mission through Capacity Funding

The National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) is committed to supporting the research, education, and extension efforts of its land-grant institution partners. An important source of support for these institutions are…

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NIFA StrikeForce Map FY 2010 to FY 2016: County Summary Resource

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How to get a USDA eAuthenticaion Level 2 Account

This video provides step-by-step instructions for how to obtain a USDA eAuthentication (eAuth) Level 2 Account. This is a necessary step for any NIFA customer or partner who needs to use the ezFedGrants system, as you must first…

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