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Vilsack Announces Bioproduct Pilot Program Funded by Bipartisan Infrastructure Law
This press release was first published at usda.gov. WASHINGTON, June 28, 2022 – Today, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture is accepting applications for a new pilot program created under…
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USDA Invests in New HBCU Agribusiness Innovation Center at NC A&T State University
NEW ORLEANS, La., June 8, 2022 - The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced today a $1.92 million investment to establish an Agriculture Business Innovation Center at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical (NC A&T) State…
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USDA NIFA Invests $40M to Improve Dietary Health and Reduce Food Insecurity
KANSAS CITY, Mo., June 1, 2022 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) today announced the availability of nearly $40 million to support the Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive…
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USDA NIFA Invests More Than $5M in Mitigating Antimicrobial Resistance Across the Food Chain
KANSAS CITY, Mo., May 26, 2022 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) today announced an investment of more than $5 million to mitigate antimicrobial resistance across the food…
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USDA NIFA Invests $25M in Meat and Poultry Agriculture Workforce Training
KANSAS CITY, Mo., May 26, 2022 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) today announced an investment of $25 million, as part of the American Rescue Plan for meat and poultry…
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NIFA Invests Nearly $4M in Two New Centers of Excellence at 1890 Land-grant Institutions
KANSAS CITY, Mo., May 11, 2022 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) announced today an investment of nearly $4 million for two new 1890 Centers of Excellence grants. …
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NIFA Invests Nearly $18M for Small Business-Led Innovations
KANSAS CITY, Mo., April 13, 2022 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) today announced that it is doubling down on its small business innovation investments, extending almost …
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USDA-NIFA Invests Over $5M in Human Chronic Disease Prevention
KANSAS CITY, Mo., March 17, 2022 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) today announced an investment of over $5 million to support projects that impact diet, nutrition and chronic…
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USDA-NIFA Invests Over $13M in Treating, Eradicating Livestock Diseases
Media contact: NIFA Director of Communications Faith Peppers, faith.peppers@usda.gov, (816) 745-0959 KANSAS CITY, Mo., March 16, 2022 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) today…
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USDA Announces American Rescue Plan Technical Assistance Investment to Benefit Underserved Farmers, Ranchers and Forest Landowners
This press release was first published at usda.gov. (Media contact: USDA Office of Communications, press@usda.gov) WASHINGTON, March 9, 2022 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced today that it is accepting grant applications…
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USDA-NIFA Invests Over $15M in Agricultural Economics and Rural Communities
KANSAS CITY, Mo., March 2, 2022 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) today announced an investment of over $15 million to support building new and better markets for U.S…
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USDA Commits $215 Million to Enhance the American Food Supply Chain
Department Will Make Available $215 Million for Projects That Will Promote Competition and Increase Resiliency and Create Economic Opportunity in Rural America
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USDA NIFA Invests $16M for Undergraduate Agriculture Research and Extension Experiences
KANSAS CITY, Mo., Feb. 23, 2022 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) announced today a $16 million investment in agricultural education and workforce development for…
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USDA Invests $9M to Expand Reach and Increase Adoption of Climate-Smart Practices
This release was first published on usda.gov. WASHINGTON, Jan. 12, 2022 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced today a $9 million investment in new Cooperative Extension and USDA Climate Hubs partnerships to bolster climate…
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USDA, Cooperative Extension & APLU Award Top Honors in Extension Excellence and Diversity
This release was first published on aplu.org. Recognizing visionary leadership and diversity in educational programming, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA), Cooperative…
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USDA NIFA Invests Over $34M to Support Healthy Eating for Low-Income Americans
KANSAS CITY, Mo., Nov. 24, 2021 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) today announced an investment of over $34 million to support greater food access and nutrition security…
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NIFA Invests Nearly $11M to Combat and Prevent Citrus Greening Disease
NIFA invests nearly $11 million for research to combat "citrus greening disease," one of the largest threats to global citrus production. Image courtesy of Getty Images. KANSAS CITY, Mo., Nov. 18, 2021 – The U.S. Department of…
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USDA Announces National Teaching Awards for Food and Agricultural Sciences
This release was first published on the APLU website. Washington, D.C., Nov. 12, 2021 – The Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU) today honored four public university faculty with national teaching awards…
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NIFA Invests in Research to Accommodate People with Disabilities Working in Agriculture
AgrAbility increases the likelihood that individuals with disabilities engaged in production agriculture can continue in their chosen profession. Photo by Getty Images. KANSAS CITY, Mo., Nov. 10, 2021 – The U.S. Department of…
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NIFA Invests Nearly $7M for Tribal College Research and New Beginning for Tribal Students
NIFA's investment supports innovative research projects at Tribal-serving Colleges and Universities to address specific needs of Tribal communities. Photo by Getty Images. KANSAS CITY, Mo., Nov. 10, 2021 – The U.S. Department of…
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NIFA Invests Over $3.5M to Develop Food, Agriculture and Farm Safety Education for Youth in Underserved Communities
Programs like the Food and Agriculture Service Learning Program help improve the nutritional health of children and increase their agricultural knowledge through service-learning activities. Photo by Getty Images. KANSAS CITY, Mo.,…
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USDA Announces Over $243 Million in Grants Awarded to Strengthen the Specialty Crop Industry
This press release was first published on the usda.gov website. WASHINGTON, Oct. 28, 2021---The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced an investment of more than $243 million in grants to support specialty crops,…
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NIFA Invests Nearly $25M in Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network
NIFA invests in stress assistance programs for farmers and ranchers. These programs provide vital support, ranging from mental health and legal issues to family and youth stress. Image courtesy of Getty Images. KANSAS CITY, Mo., Oct…
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NIFA Invests Over $50M for Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development
NIFA invests over $50 million to train the next generation of farmers and ranchers. Image courtesy of Getty Images. KANSAS CITY, Mo., Oct. 27, 2021 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and…
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USDA Announces Commitment to Strengthen Hispanic-serving Higher Education Institutions
The USDA announced a $12 million investment to Hispanic-serving Institutions of higher education. Image courtesy of Getty Images. This press release was first published on the usda.gov website. WASHINGTON, Oct. 8, 2021 –…
