The National Institute of Food and Agriculture provides leadership and funding for programs that advance agriculture-related sciences. NIFA supports research, educational, and Extension efforts in a wide range of scientific fields related to agricultural and behavioral sciences.

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NIFA supports projects that enhance opportunities for Native American students to pursue careers in agriculture and natural resources through a number of different programs. One program, the New Beginning for Tribal Students (NBTS) makes competitive grants to Land-grant colleges and universities to provide support specifically targeted for Tribal students. Supported by NBTS, the University of Nevada, Reno recently enrolled its largest cohort from its Tribal College Prep Camp. Read more about its program and its students: https://lnkd.in/ecxjHMaY

The Agriculture and Food Research Initiative - Education and Workforce Development focuses on developing the next generation of research, education and Extension professionals in the food and agricultural sciences. For more information and to apply for the grant, visit: https://lnkd.in/gN_4kCcc .

NIFA will host the 2025 National 4-H Conference April 11-16, 2025, in Arlington, Virginia. This information session shares details about the event, including a preliminary look at the agenda, registration process, costs and more.

Casey Hunter has made a name for himself on Fort Valley State University 's (FVSU) campus and beyond with his leadership, involvement and service to others. He lives by the motto, “We before me," which has set the tone for his rising success. Hunter, a recipient of the FVSU 1890 Scholarship, graduated a semester early in December 2023, with a job offer from Corteva AgriScience already under his belt. Learn more about his path: https://lnkd.in/eDxeBc24

NIFA's Agriculture and Food Research Initiative Rapid Response to Extreme Weather Events Across Food and Agricultural Systems (A1712) program area priority is designed to rapidly identify and implement strategies to protect the nation’s food and agricultural supply chains and the people who support them during and after extreme weather events. NIFA invites interested applicants to join the FAQ session Nov. 14 to learn more about the program area and meet the NIFA team.

Studying abroad can be a life-changing experience for students by expanding their career options and providing invaluable skills and experiences. Through the NEXTGeneration Inclusion Consortium (NIC) Project, students from Tennessee State University had the opportunity to participate in international programs focusing on various agricultural sectors in countries such as Senegal, Kenya, England and Japan. The NIC project is supported by the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture’s NEXTGEN Program. ▶️ https://lnkd.in/eiK3MzFY

Join NIFA for the NIFA Reporting Activities: Differences Between Capacity and Competitive Awards webinar on Nov. 14. During this session, experts will cover the differences between competitive and capacity reporting and provide guidance on how to resolve common user issues in REEport and the NIFA Reporting System.

Apply for NIFA's Specialty Crop Research Initiative today! The Specialty Crop Research Initiative program addresses the critical needs of the specialty crop industry by awarding grants to support research and extension that address key challenges of national, regional, and multi-state importance in sustaining all components of food and agriculture, including conventional and organic food production systems. Closing date: Nov. 8 Grant details: https://lnkd.in/gaJpEX6i

The application deadline for the Community Food Projects Competitive Grants Program is quickly approaching. This program is intended to bring together stakeholders from distinct parts of the food system and to foster understanding of national food security trends and how they might improve local food systems. Closing date | Nov. 7 More details: https://lnkd.in/g9E_PRD2

Growing up, NIFA-funded researcher Dr. Mariangie Ramos was surrounded by green mountains, waterfalls and coffee farms in Utuado, Puerto Rico. Her upbringing inspired her to choose a career in science. Dr. Ramos is at the University of Puerto Rico-Utuado where she is a part of three NIFA-funded projects. Learn more about Dr. Ramos, her path into her current field and how NIFA funding has been essential to her professional development. ▶️ https://lnkd.in/eRGXZgwm

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