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Celebrate National Higher Education Day
National Higher Education Day occurs annually on June 6 to celebrate access to higher education opportunities. USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) partners with Institutions of Higher Education, such as Land-grant…
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USDA’s Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program (GusNIP) Creates $85m Economic Impact, Increases Fruit and Vegetable Intake, and Decreases Food Insecurity in Year 3
For more information, contact: Gretchen Swanson Center for Nutrition/GusNIP Nutrition Incentive Program Training, Technical Assistance, Evaluation, and Information Center (NTAE) Amy Yaroch, Project Director GusNIP NTAE (ayaroch…
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#BeatPlasticPollution this World Environment Day
Every year on June 5, the United Nations Environment Program convenes people from more than 150 countries to participate in World Environment Day, a 50-year-old international observation that celebrates environmental action and the…
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State of Success: National Utah Day
To celebrate National Utah Day on May 31, USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) is highlighting the innovative NIFA-funded research conducted by Utah State University’s (USU) Agricultural Experiment Station. …
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NIFA Honors Veterans and Military Service Members on Memorial Day and Every Day
USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) supports military members, veterans and their families through work initiatives and a variety of programs and services.
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Growing Hawaii’s New Farmers
Located more than 2,000 miles from the continental U.S., Hawaii imports about 85-90% of its food, making it vulnerable to food supply disruptions, according to the State of Hawaii’s Department of Business Economic Development & Tourism…
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State of Success: National Wyoming Day
To celebrate National Wyoming Day on May 24, USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) is highlighting the innovative NIFA-funded research conducted by University of Wyoming’s (UW) Agricultural Experiment Station. …
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NIFA Helps Veterinary Medical Students Repay Loans
In 2022, 89 food animal veterinary practitioners from 29 American Veterinary Medical Association accredited Colleges of Veterinary Medicine received nearly $9 million in loan repayment benefits from USDA’s National Institute of Food…
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On World Bee Day, Celebrate NIFA-Funded Native American Pollinator Projects
Bees and other pollinators are fundamental for the health of ecosystems and food security. They help maintain biodiversity and ensure the production of nutritious food. However, intensive monoculture production and improper use of…
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Land-grant Universities Support the ‘Queen of Forages’
Globally considered the “Queen of Forages,” alfalfa is the third most valuable field crop in the United States, with an estimated economic value of $8.7 billion a year, according to USDA’s National Agricultural Statistical Service. The…
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State of Success: National Washington Day
To celebrate National Washington Day on May 10, USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) is highlighting the innovative NIFA-funded research conducted by Washington State University (WSU).
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Aquaculture Stakeholders Invited to Attend Listening Sessions
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), USDA’s Agricultural Research Service (ARS) Aquaculture National Program 106 and USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) are hosting a series of listening sessions for…
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State of Success: National Montana Day
To celebrate National Montana Day on May 3, USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) is highlighting the innovative NIFA-funded research conducted by Montana State University (MSU).
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The Biggest Asset is You
The Utah State University (USU) Extension team created an Ag Wellness Team and mental health training program to combat mental health issues among Utah's ranchers and farmers. Their work was supported by Sustainable…
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Variety Trials Improving Gardens
Gardening has always been popular in the United States, but the last few years have brought millions of new people to gardening. According to the National Gardening Association in 2020, 18 million new gardeners joined the hobby. As we…
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USDA Invests Over $46M in Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education
This press release was first published at usda.gov. Media contact: USDA Office of Communications, press@usda.gov WASHINGTON, April 19, 2023 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced today an investment of more…
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Engaging Community Volunteers Helps Reduce Food Insecurity in Montana
In Montana, one in 10 individuals experience food insecurity and 92% of adults do not meet the vegetable intake recommendations. Growing Together Montana is a collaboration between the Montana State University Extension Nutrition…
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NIFA Leadership Visits Louisiana Land-grant Universities
Acting NIFA Director Dr. Dionne Toombs recently visited Louisiana’s Land-grant Universities. Both Southern University and Louisiana State University (LSU) are located in Baton Rouge. Dr. Toombs spoke at the Center of Excellence…
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Celebrating World Health Day Extension Program Efforts
On World Health Day 2023, NIFA wants to highlight programs that reflect this year’s theme of health for all.
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Living the Farm Dream
The nation’s Land-grant Colleges and Universities work through their Extension programs to ensure the nation has a secure and stable food supply and to educate and support farmers and ranchers. The 1890 Land-grant Universities (LGUs)…
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NIFA Supported Research Tackles Weedy Problem
Weeds are everywhere! Those invasive plants often outcompete desirable crops for water, nutrients and sunlight. Weeds reproduce and spread quickly, making them difficult to remove. They can cause yield loss and add significantly to…
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Community Nutrition Programs Improve Healthful Outcomes
Community Nutrition Education Programs, a service of the Land-grant University System, use Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education (SNAP-Ed) funding to educate and…
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NIFA Celebrates National Ag Day
March 21 marks the 50th Anniversary of National Ag Day, which will be celebrated in communities and schools across the nation. One of USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture’s (NIFA) strategic objectives aligns closely…
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What is a Forest?
The United Nations designated March 21 as the International Day of Forests. Over 31% of the Earth’s land area is covered by forest, nearly 10 billion acres. Forests are composed of about 60,000 known species of trees, making them…
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Tribal Youth Use ‘Seed Bombs’ to Heal Wildfire-Damaged Lands
In northeast Washington, the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation have experienced three major wildfires over the past seven years. In July of 2021, during the state’s hottest and driest year ever, the Chuweah Creek Fire…
