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Land-Grant Colleges and Universities

Learn about the partners who collaborate with NIFA to address critical issues related to agriculture, food, the environment, and communities.

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Integrated Programs Application Information

Within NIFA, integrated is defined as bringing the three components of the agricultural knowledge system (research, education, and extension) together around a problem area or activity. Integration may be done at the project level or…

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Higher Education Multicultural Scholars Program (MSP)

The Higher Education Multicultural Scholars Program provides support to students to help them complete their bachelor’s degree in the Food, Agriculture, Natural Resources, Human (FANH) Sciences or Doctor of Veterinary Medicine in…

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AFRI Request for Applications Resources

The Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) streamlined the content of its Requests for Applications (RFA). In lieu of including long sections of general information in every RFA, the RFAs contain a reference link to this…

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Microbial Biotechnology

Microbes (or microorganisms) are organisms that are too small to be seen by the unaided eye. They include bacteria, fungi, protozoa, microalgae, and viruses. Microbes live in familiar settings such as soil, water, food, and animal…

Presentations

Economics, Markets and Trade

This program area priority within the Agriculture Economics and Rural Communities (AERC) program area supports research on development of theories, methods and applications of agricultural economics. It encourages…

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Limited English Proficiency

The Limited English Proficiency (LEP) Implementation Strategy of the U.S. Department of Justice and Untied States Department of Agriculture Guidance sets forth the recommended strategy and step-by-step procedures for ensuring that…

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REEport Frequently Asked Questions

On this page, you will find the answers to the most frequently asked questions (FAQs) about the REEport application. If you have questions that are not answered on this page, please reference the REEport User Guide for comprehensive…

Instructions

Instructions for Animal Health Capacity Search

Animal Health funding for NIFA partner institutions is determined on an annual basis through a set of formula calculations. Part of these calculations includes determining an institution's Animal Health Capacity, which is determined by…

Factsheets

ABIC Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions: Agriculture Business Innovation Center at an HBCU

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Regional Rural Development Centers

The NIFA Regional Rural Development Centers (RRDCs) play a unique role in USDA's service to rural America. They link the research and educational outreach capacity of the nation's public universities with communities, local decision…

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RRDC Activities

Through efforts of the NIFA Regional Rural Development Centers (RRDCs), the land-grant system's capacity to address critical needs of rural people and places is being significantly advanced through research, professional development,…

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Air Quality Programs

Agricultural operations can be significant sources of odors and PM-10 (particulate matter less than 10 microns). Title V of the 1990 Clean Air Act requires owners of all major sources of air pollution to obtain an operating permit…

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