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AFRI / FASE - Frequently Asked Questions
The frequently asked questions cover information on the AFRI Food and Agricultural Science Enhancement (FASE) and USDA Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR) programs. For more information, see the AFRI FASE &…
Webinars
May 2017 IFSN Seminar
On May 25, 2017, Dr. Susan H. Evans and Dr. Peter Clarke, University of Southern California presented “Creating a Mobile App to Boost Vegetable Consumption in Low-Income Households: Development, Field Testing, and Dissemination.” This…
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Competitive Funding Opportunity Webinar Resources
On May 25, 2017, USDA NIFA held a 2-part informational webinar on competitive funding opportunities. The webinar is a part of the Competitive Funding Opportunity Workshops (CFOW). These workshops are open to all …
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EFNEP 2017 Launch Plan Webinars
New Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) policies and adult evaluation tool resources were announced at the EFNEP Conference in March. This webinar recording will support your efforts to implement these programmatic…
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June 2017 IFSN Seminar
On June 19, 2017, Dr. Melvin Carter, Dr. Deirdra Chester, Dr. Paul Cotton and Dr. Dawanna James-Holly presented “Food Safety and Nutrition Grantsmanship Webinar.” This seminar has been approved by the Commission on Dietetic…
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4-H Opportunties for Young Adults
There are numerous opportunities for young adults to engage with the 4-H program. From older teens to the twenty-somethings, there is an amazing experience waiting to be undertaken. This fact sheet provides a few examples.
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August 2017 IFSN Seminar
On August 14, 2017, Dr. Lesley Cottrell, West Virginia University presented “An Overview of Study Findings from the Choose To Change Project: A Rural, Early Childhood Obesity Intervention.” This seminar has been approved by the…
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Engaging Young Adults
The main themes for engaging young adults are framed around generational characteristics, participation and generating interest. The summary of strategies and techniques is followed by the annotated literature review from which content…
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CGIAR Collaboration
This exchange of letters between NIFA and CGIAR promotes international collaboration between NIFA-funded researchers and researchers at CGIAR’s 15 centers.
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NIFA Listens Fact Sheet
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) is soliciting stakeholder input on the emerging needs and opportunities in food and agricultural sciences. Through this initiative, “NIFA…
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Meat and Poultry Factsheets
These factsheets and resources provide information about meat and poultry food safety.
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Foodborne Viruses on Various Foods Factsheets
These instructions provide a guideline to teach consumers about food safety issues related to foodborne viruses on various foods.
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Produce and Nuts Factsheets
These factsheets provide information about produce and nut food safety.
Webinars
September 2017 IFSN Seminar
On September 18, 2017, Dr. Janet A Novotny, USDA Beltsville Human Nutrition Research Center, presented a webinar titled “Polyphenol Bioavailability: A Not-So-Simple Story.” This seminar has been approved by the Commission on Dietetic…
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Time and Effort Reporting - OMB Standards
This Fact Sheet focuses on frequent areas of concern around documentation requirements for Compensation - Personnel Services (time and effort reporting), including documentation of personnel expenses, reconciliation of estimates,…
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Meat Traceability Factsheets
These factsheets provide information about meat traceability efforts and make up the publication of the National Whole Chain Traceability Institute. Funding Agency: USDA National Integrated Food Safety Initiative – Project…
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SF-425 in ezFedGrants Frequently Asked Questions
Beginning October 1, 2017, all NIFA capacity programs require an SF-425 report to be submitted through the ezFedGrants system. These are some frequently asked questions and their answers. SF-425 Financial Report Submission in…
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Advancing U.S. Agriculture Through Global Engagement
National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) grantees are including international activities as an effective way to help achieve research, education, and extension objectives important to U.S. agriculture. The NIFA-funded projects…
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October 2017 CFP IFSN Seminar
On October 16, 2017, Dr. Paul Cotton, Dr. Jane Clary Loveless, Adriene Woodin and Susan Bowman, presented a webinar titled “Community Food Projects Competitive Grant Program Grantsmanship Webinar.” This seminar has been approved by the…
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October 2017 FINI IFSN Seminar
On October 19, 2017, Dr. Jane Clary Loveless, Adriene Woodin and Susan Bowman, presented a webinar titled “Food Insecurity Nutrition Incentive Grant Grantsmanship Webinar.” This seminar has been approved by the Commission on Dietetic…
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October 2017 IFSN Seminar
On October 24, 2017, Dr. Lori Francis presented “Forget about the Kitchen Sink: Selecting and Optimizing Components for a Childhood Obesity Prevention Program”. This seminar has been approved by the Commission on Dietetic Registration…
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November 2017 IFSN Seminar
On November 14, 2017, Dr. Rodney Moxley and Mary Yavelak presented a webinar titled “Progress in Risk Communication and Management of Shiga Toxin-Producing Escherichia coli (STEC) Through the USDA-NIFA STEC Coordinated Agricultural…
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December 2017 IFSN Seminar
On December 4, 2017, Dr. William Hallman and Dr. Mary Nucci presented a webinar titled “Parameters of public acceptance of nanotechnology”. This seminar has been approved by the Commission on Dietetic Registration for 1.0 Continuing…
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Community-Based Participatory Research (CBPR) Model in Preventing Overweight and Obesity among 6-8 Grade Youth in Low-Income Racial/Ethnic Communities
On November 21, 2016 Dr. Tandalayo Kidd, Kansas State University, presented “Community-Based Participatory Research (CBPR) Model in Preventing Overweight and Obesity among 6-8 Grade Youth in Low-Income Racial/Ethnic Communities”. This…