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December 2016 – IFSN Seminar
On December 6, 2016, Dr. Michelle Danyluk, University of Florida and Dr. Robert McGorrin, Oregon State University presented “The Southern and Western Centers for Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Training - Regional Centers for…
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AFRI International Partnerships
The National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) supports global engagement that advances U.S. agriculture. In an increasingly interconnected world, NIFA recognizes that collaboration with international partners through the…
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USDA Alternative Dispute Resolution Policy Statement (June 6, 2016)
USDA Alternative Dispute Resolution Policy Statement (June 6, 2016), Signed by Secretary Vilsack
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January 2017 - IFSN Seminar
On January 24, 2017, Martin Bourque, Ecology Center, presented "Changing Habits: Californian Carrots and Sticks for Health Eating." This seminar has been approved by the Commission on Dietetic Registration for 1.0 Continuing…
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Food Tank Webinar: The Future of Food and Agriculture
On August 11, 2016, Dr. Sonny Ramaswamy led a webinar for Food Tank titled "The Future of Food and Agriculture: National Institute of Food & Agriculture's Role."
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February 2017 IFSN Seminar
Best practices for National Institute of Food and Agriculture funding success: A twenty-year perspectiveOn February 23, 2017, Dr. Lee-Ann Jaykus, North Carolina State University, presented “Best practices for National Institute…
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AFRI Water for Agriculture Challenge Area FY 2015 Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Water for Agriculture Challenge Area?The Water for Agriculture Challenge Area is a fairly new program to help address critical water problems such as drought, excess soil moisture, flooding, quality changes and others in…
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Environmental Impacts of Antibiotic Use in Livestock with Global Implications & Intervention Strategies - IFSN Seminar
Dr. Douglas Call, Interim Director, Paul G. Allen School for Global Animal Health presented Environmental Impacts of Antibiotic Use in Livestock with Global Implications & Intervention Strategies from 10-11am Eastern on 13 April 2016…
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Citrus Greening - Huanglongbing (HLB)
Citrus greening or Huanglongbing (HLB) is a devastating disease of citrus worldwide (Gottwald et al., 2007). HLB is particularly devastating because of its severe yield reduction in citrus trees followed by tree decline, the absence of…
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Rural Health and Safety Education Competitive Grants Program 2017 Grant Applicant Outreach Webinar
The Rural Health and Safety Education (RHSE) program proposals are expected to be community-based, outreach education programs, such as those conducted through Human Science extension outreach, that provides individuals and families…
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AFRI Program Areas, Funding Levels and Award Durations
This table of the Fiscal Year 2019 grant categories, program areas, funding levels and award durations is presented to help eligible national and state commodity boards understand the variety of opportunities in the Agriculture and…
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Division of Youth and 4-H Factsheet
By understanding the complex experiences that youth face and promoting high quality youth leadership development, the Division of Youth and 4-H (DY4-H) helps youth meet the challenges of adolescence and transition to adulthood. Through…
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4-H Organizational Chart
Our structure allows for the collaborative approaches needed to reach the nearly 6 million young people in the United States through local 4-H clubs, school and after school programs, camps, and special interest groups.
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Essential Elements of 4-H
The essential elements of a 4-H experience are the “best practices” that help staff and volunteers address the four basic developmental needs of youth - belonging, generosity,independence, and mastery. These elements were derived from…
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Division of Environmental Systems Fact Sheet
NIFA's Division of Environmental Systems (DoES) advances knowledge in natural sustainable resources, the environment, and conservation. The division supports research, education, and outreach that involves air, water, soil, and…
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FY 2018 Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program - Appendix A
Final Appendix A which contains the final allocation figures for this program for FY 2018.
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VSGP FAQ
Please refer to the files linked below for frequently asked questions pages in relation to the Veterinary Services Grant Program.
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RIIA and DEG Stakeholder Feedback
This document highlights stakeholder feedback received from Grantsmanship and Project Directors’ (PDs) meeting for the Insular Area Technical Workshop held in Tumon, Guam on July 12-14, 2018. The format and audiences for the meeting…
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FY 2017 Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program
Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) is a Federal Extension (community outreach) program that currently operates through the 1862 and 1890 Land-Grant Universities (LGUs) in every state, the District of Columbia, and…
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Science of Positive Youth Development
Connecting youth to positive experiences and environments is a purposeful process. All youth have the room for positive growth and development. This systems approach to positive youth development uses the ecological model of…
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Implementation of the 4-H Program
The Smith-Lever Act of 1914 created the Cooperative Extension Service as a partnership between USDA, the land-grant university (LGU) system and local governments. This unique federal-state-local partnership has worked effectively for…
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4-H Youth Development Program
4-H offers a youth development experience for youth ages 5-19. 4-H encourages youth to reach their full potential through working and learning in partnership with caring adults.
Webinars
January 2018 IFSN Seminar
On January 17, 2018, Dr. Joseph R. Sharkey presented a webinar titled “Why (and How) to Target Mexican-Heritage Fathers in a Family-Centered Program to Improve Nutrition and Increase Physical Activity among Their Children”. This…
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Grants Overview
NIFA provides resources that may be helpful tools in obtaining a basic understanding of grants and cooperative agreements. The information provided in this resource may be of particular interest to those that do not have Federal…
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February 2018 IFSN Seminar
On February 12, 2018, Dr. Faith M. Oi presented a webinar titled “Integrated Pest Management with Special Considerations for Food Safety”. This seminar has been approved by the Commission on Dietetic Registration for 1.0 Continuing…