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USDA Awards $19.2M in Scholarships for Undergraduates at 1890 Land-grant Institutions
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced today a $19.2 million investment in 1890 Land-grant Universities to provide undergraduate scholarships for students to stimulate interest in food and agricultural careers.
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Chipman Honored as 2024 NIFA Hall of Fame Recipient
USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) recently inducted Helen Chipman, NIFA’s national program leader for the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP), into the NIFA Hall of Fame.
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1890 Scholar Success Story: Katelyn Boyle, Alabama A&M University
Katelyn Boyle, a Georgia native, is a doctoral student at Alabama A&M University (AAMU) in the Department of Food and Animal Sciences, majoring in Food Science with a Nutritional Biochemistry concentration.
Announcement
NIFA Invests $4M in Rural Economic Development (AFRI 1661)
The funding priorities for A1661 support rigorous theoretical and empirical efforts to create and examine innovative approaches for advancing economic opportunities for rural entrepreneurs and communities.
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NIFA Invests $8M to Spur Small Business-Led Innovation (SBIR/STTR Phase I, Round 2)
NIFA’s SBIR and STTR programs provide competitively awarded grants to qualified small businesses to support high quality research related to important scientific problems and opportunities in agriculture.
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Insular and ANNH Awards
The ANNH Program seeks to promote and strengthen the ability of Alaska Native-Serving Institutions and Native Hawaiian-Serving Institutions to carry out education, applied research, and related community development programs. …
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NIFA Invests $5.1M in Higher Education Challenge
The HEC Grants Program strengthens institutional capacities, including curriculum, faculty, scientific instrumentation, instruction delivery systems, and student recruitment and retention.
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NIFA Invests $5.7M in Capacity Building Grants for Non-Land-grant Colleges of Agriculture (NLGCA) Program
Program assists NLGCA-certified institutions in maintaining and expanding their capacity to conduct education, research, outreach/extension, and integrated activities relating to agriculture, renewable resources, and similar…
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1890 Scholar Success Story: Chyler Hughes, Lincoln University
Chyler Hughes, a recent Lincoln University (LU) graduate, has a vision — to create environmental and agriculture programs for women and girls in urban areas. Growing up in cities like St. Louis and Kansas City, Hughes faced…
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1890 Scholar Success Story: Casey Hunter, Fort Valley State University
Casey Hunter has made a name for himself on Fort Valley State University's (FVSU) campus and beyond with his leadership, involvement and service to others. He lives by the motto, “We before me," which has set the tone for his rising…
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Developing a Meat and Poultry Processing Workforce Training Center in Puerto Rico: A Strategic Response to Food Security and Economic Growth
Puerto Rico's agriculture sector currently faces immense challenges. The island's financial crisis, natural disasters like Hurricanes Maria (2017) and Fiona (2022), earthquakes and the COVID-19 pandemic have severely impacted its…
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Food Loss and Waste Liaison Moves to NIFA
The USDA Food Loss and Waste program has a new home in the Research, Education and Economics mission area under USDA's National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA).
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Alert: Stakeholders Affected by Hurricane Helene Encouraged to Contact NIFA Staff
In light of the recent events surrounding Hurricane Helene, NIFA and the U.S. government are providing the below resources to stakeholders. These resources can help the public understand the dangers of the disaster, apply for…
Impact
Washington State ARPTAI Cooperator Empowering New Farmers
Supported by USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA), Washington State nonprofit organizations are investing in the future by developing the next generation of farmers in the state.
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NIFA Invests $3.7M in Small and Medium-Sized Farms (A1601)
The Small and Mid-Size Farms topic area aims to promote and improve the sustainability and profitability of small and mid-size farms and ranches.
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NIFA Invests $6.7 Million in Food and Agricultural Nonformal Education (A7801)
Major advances in agricultural productivity and rural prosperity in the past have resulted from transformative technologies, such as breeding tools and strategies, mechanization, and prudent use of agrochemicals.
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NIFA Invests $700K in Air Force 4-H Military Partnership Outreach and Support Grant Program
The overarching goals and desired outcomes for the Air Force 4-H Military Partnership Outreach Support program are to increase access to 4-H research-based resources and trainings for 4-H professionals and volunteers.
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NIFA Invests $5.3M in Engineering for Precision Crop and Water Management (A1551)
This program area priority focuses on engineered devices, technologies, sensors, and tools to provide precision crop and orchard management, and technologies for targeted application of crop protection materials.
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NIFA invests $5.1M to Develop Agriculture Systems and Technology (A1521)
The Agriculture Systems and Technology (AST) program area emphasizes the interrelationships between agricultural systems components to develop the next generation of engineered systems, products, processes, and technologies. …
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Mississippi State University Scientists Use $1 Million Grant To ‘Get A Grip’ On Automated Blackberry Harvesting
Advanced technologies such as robotics and artificial intelligence offer opportunities to reduce the challenges farmers face when harvesting their crops.
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NIFA Invests $11.6M in Research and Extension Experiences for Undergraduates (REEU) (A7401)
The initiative allows colleges & universities to provide opportunities for undergraduate students, including those from underrepresented & economically disadvantaged groups, minority-serving institutions, community colleges, &…
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NIFA Invests $10.3M in Research about the Economics of Markets and Trade (A1641)
Economics, Markets and Trade supports research within agricultural economics including agricultural markets, international trade, farm labor, consumer behavior and nutrition, food retail, agricultural production, processing, and…
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NIFA Invests $1.8M in Genome and Phenome Science
NIFA’s Agricultural Genome to Phenome Initiative (AG2PI) focuses on collaborative science engagement that intends to develop a community of researchers across both crops and animals.
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NIFA Invests $1.1M in Higher Education Multicultural Scholars Program
The Higher Education Multicultural Scholars Program advances the educational achievement of all Americans by providing competitive grants to colleges and universities and increase the diversity of the food and agricultural workforce…
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NIFA Invests $960K in Research Facilities
The USDA's National Institute of Food and Agriculture launched a new competitive grant program under the Research Facilities Act Program (RFAP) in 2023.