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Rural Economic Development

This program area priority within the Agriculture Economics and Rural Communities (AERC) program supports rigorous theoretical and empirical efforts to create and examine innovative approaches for advancing economic opportunities for…

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Environmental and Natural Resource Economics

This program area priority within the Agriculture Economics and Rural Communities (AERC) program area examines the interrelationship of natural resources and the environment with agriculture and rural communities. Research…

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Social Implications of Food and Agriculture Technologies

This program area priority within the Agriculture Economics and Rural Communities (AERC) program area supports the examination of the social implications of technology as a form of technology assessment that anticipates the…

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…

Webinars

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…

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Fiscal Year 2018 DEG and RIIA/AGFEI Webinar

On February 7, 2018, Dr. Joyce Parker presented an informational webinar about the Fiscal Year (FY) 2018 Request for Application (RFA) for the following programs.Resident Instruction Grants Program for Institutions of Higher Education…

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2016 - Annual Project Directors Meeting for USDA BRAG Program

The National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) and the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) hosted the 2016 United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Biotechnology Risk Assessment Grants Program (BRAG) Annual Project…

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July 2017 IFSN Seminar

On July 27, 2017, Dr. Richard Bruno from Ohio State University presented “Anti-inflammatory Activities of Green Tea: Lessons Learned from Preclinical Models of Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis.” This seminar has been approved by the…

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The Future of Food and Agriculture

On August 11, 2016, Director Dr. Sonny Ramaswamy discussed in a Food Tank Webinar NIFA’s mission and priorities, provided a brief overview of the purpose and establishment our nation’s land-grant universities and the agricultural …

Webinars

My Plate, My Wins: New Content from the 2015 Dietary Guidelines

Angela Tagtow, Executive Director, Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion presented “My Plate My Wins: New content from the 2015 Dietary Guidelines” on 26 July 2016. This seminar has been approved by the Commission on Dietetic…

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Current global initiatives in understanding food digestion for better food product design

Dr. Gail Bornhorst, University of California, Davis, presented “Current global initiatives in understanding food digestion for better food product design” on 20 September 2016. This seminar has been approved by the Commission on…

Webinars

FANE CEEY Webinar

FANE CEEY Webinar, February 26, 2021

Webinars

2021 AFRI New Investigator Webinar Series Handout

This document includes the information from the PowerPoint slides of all 8 presentations, as well as two additions that may be helpful to New Investigators, “Anatomy of an AFRI Request for Applications” and “Useful Links.”

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NIFA Policy Guide 2021 Update Webinar Presentation

The latest updates to the NIFA Policy Guide in a 508 compliant 2021 Webinar Presentation.

Transcripts

Prioritizing Nutrition Security: NIFA’s Nutrition Security Webinar Series Transcript - June 24, 2021

Prioritizing Nutrition Security: NIFA’s Nutrition Security Webinar Series Transcript - June 24, 2021

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NIFA Civil Rights Training

The objective of this training is to explain equal opportunity notification requirements and explore outreach activities as a component of civil rights compliance in NIFA-funded programs and activities. A password is required for…

Transcripts

Prioritizing Nutrition Security: NIFA’s Role in Cultivating Future Farmers and Ranchers - Webinar Transcript

Prioritizing Nutrition Security: NIFA’s Role in Cultivating Future Farmers and Ranchers, transcript of YouTube webinar.

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Title IX Non-Discrimination on the Basis of Sex Training

This presentation training provides an overview of common Title IX compliance issues in NIFA funded programs and activities, including sexual harassment and other forms of discrimination based on sex. For assistance with this document…

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Developing a Comprehensive Civil Rights Training Program

Implementing an effective civil rights training program for your institution: Lessons from NIFA’s Civil Rights Working Group.For assistance with this document, please contact NIFA’s Office of Equal Opportunity and Civil Rights. …

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Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility (DEIA)

The goals of the DEIA Team work are to enhance research and investment in communities to ensure diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility; help reduce barriers to access and advance opportunities for underserved communities; and…

Webinars

2022 FASLP RFA Webinar

2022 FASLP RFA Webinar PowerPoint.

Webinars

NRS Webinar - February 10, 2022

NIFA Reporting System webinar slidedeck, recorded February 10, 2022.

Webinars

Nutrition Security Webinar Series Speaker Bios: Honoring and Celebrating Black History Month: The Role of Registered Dietitian Nutritionists and Other Allied Health Professionals

Honor and celebrate Black History Month with us and learn from Registered Dietitian Nutritionists and other allied health professionals about their roles in prioritizing nutrition security and accelerating progress in health equity on…

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GusNIP Listening Session

GusNIP Listening Session NIFA hosted a listening session on October 20, 2021 to collect stakeholder feedback, through oral and written comments, regarding all aspects of the Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program (GusNIP), which…

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Civil Rights Review Process Overview

To provide land grant universities with a general overview of NIFA’s streamlined civil rights compliance review process, including: Authority, Purpose and Process; and Review Areas and Subcomponents. For assistance with this document,…

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