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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…
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NIFA Equal Opportunity Staff Factsheet
This factsheet provides an overview of the responsibilities of the NIFA Equal Opportunity Staff (EOS).
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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 Civil Rights Policy Statement
This is the USDA Civil Rights Policy Statement, signed by the USDA Secretary Thomas J. Vilsack on July 24, 2013.
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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…
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Veterans Employment Program
This is the direct result of Secretary Vilsack’s commitment to a zero tolerance for discrimination policy in response to the information personnel shared at the listening sessions. The EO Accountability Unit, which is part of the…
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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…
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Engaging and Strengthening SNAP-Ed & EFNEP Partnerships
These two documents are appropriate for use by both SNAP-Ed and EFNEP coordinators. They were created by the SNAP-Ed Program Development Team to assist in increasing communication and building lasting relationships. The…
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Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act: Federal Register Notice and Town Hall Meeting for Federal Grant Recipients on New Transparency Act Reporting Requirements
The National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) is notifying you of a 1) Federal Register (FR) notice with an opportunity to comment and 2) a town hall meeting for federal grant recipients regarding the implementation of the…
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Ensuring Accountability for Liability Findings Against the USDA
USDA takes complaints of discrimination very seriously. As a testament to this, the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Administration has established an Equal Opportunity Accountability Unit. This is the direct result of Secretary…
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Food and Fitness Community - California
The HOPE Collaborative envisions vibrant Oakland neighborhoods that provide equitable access to affordable, healthy, locally grown food; safe and inviting places for physical activity and play; sustainable, successful local economies…
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Food and Fitness Community - Massachusetts
Project Vision: To create and sustain a more healthy and vibrant Holyoke through the development of programs, policies, community leadership and advocacy.Project Emphasis area (i.e. local food promotion, increase physical activity…
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Food and Fitness Community - New York City
Priority 1: Advocate for healthier options in local food stores; work in partnership with store owners, youth and youth organizations, WIC programs, schools, and economic development organizations to increase healthy food availability…
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New Matching Requirements for Competitive Grant Awards
The diagram on this factsheet helps grantees determine if they need to meet the new matching requirement for competitive grant programs.
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National Aquaculture Act of 1980
The text of the National Aquaculture Act of 1980, as amended through Public Law 107-293.
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National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977
Legislation that amended the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977.
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National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Report for FY 2011
FY 2011 Pre-Environmental Assessments
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National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Report for FY 2012
FY 2012 Pre-Environmental Assessments
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Commodity Boards Fact Sheet
The 2014 Farm Bill requires USDA to establish procedures and a timeline under which federal or state commodity boards can propose topics for funding under the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative Requests for Applications.