NIFA Social Media Toolkit - June 2025

Monthly Observance

• National Fresh Fruit and Vegetables Month

Key Dates

• June 16-22: National Pollinator Week
• June 20: First Day of Summer

Sample Posts

National Pollinator Month

• Bees, birds, butterflies, bats, beetles, moths, wasps and flies provide valuable ecosystem services. (UNIVERSITY/PARTNER) conducts research to support healthy native pollinator communities with support from @USDA_NIFA @USDAScience #nationalpollinatormonth Link to NIFA-funded research.
   
• Now is a great time to create a pollinator-friendly yard or garden by planting with purpose. At (UNIVERSITY/PARTNER) Extension, learn which native plants attract pollinators. @USDA_NIFA. #nationalpollinatormonth Link to NIFA-supported Extension resources.

National Fresh Fruit and Vegetables Month 

• During National Fresh Fruit and Vegetables Month, learn about (UNIVERSITY/PARTNER)’s efforts to develop new varieties of fruits and veggies with support from @USDA_NIFA. @USDAScience Link to NIFA-supported research.
   
• It’s National Fresh Fruit and Vegetables Month! At (UNIVERSITY/PARTNER) Extension, check out some great resources to help you whip up a filling fruit-filled dessert. @USDA_NIFA. Link to NIFA-supported Extension resources.
   
• Food and health are inherently intertwined. Learn more about (UNIVERSITY) Extension’s work to advance food and nutrition security  with the support of @USDA_NIFA. Link to Extension food and nutrition resources.

June 16-22: National Pollinator Week

• Pollinators contribute to ecosystem health and a sustainable food supply. During #pollinatorweek, learn about (UNIVERSITY/PARTNER)’s @USDA_NIFA-supported pollinator research. @USDAScience Link to NIFA-funded research.

June 20: First Day of Summer

• Happy first day of summer! With support from @USDA_NIFA, (UNIVERSITY/PARTNER) researchers are conducting research that supports fresh, locally grown produce  that are favorites during summer. @USDAScience Link to NIFA-supported research.
   
• Happy first day of summer! With support from @USDA_NIFA, (UNIVERSITY/PARTNER) Extension has community resources to help you get the most out of this wonderful season. Link to NIFA-supported Extension resources.