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Making a Difference
NIFA’s FRTEP Supporting Tribal Youth
NIFA’s Federally-Recognized Tribes Extension Program (FRTEP) funds Extension programs on American Indian Reservations and Tribal jurisdictions that address the unique needs and problems of American Indian Tribal Nations. FRTEP is the link to building the Native American community's capacity through 4-H and Tribal youth development, agriculture and natural resource management, and entrepreneurship and business development. Learn more about FRTEP efforts.
Seminole Tribe 4-H member. Image courtesy of Seminole Tribe FRTEP.
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News from NIFA
NIFA Joins NSF and International Research Organizations in Future Proofing Plants to a Changing Climate
Climate change is challenging the sustainability and resilience of agri-food systems through long-term changes to temperature and rainfall, increased threats due to extreme weather events and shifts in pests and diseases.
To address this challenge, scientists need accelerated approaches in the plant sciences to translate knowledge across different plant and crop species. USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture has joined the National Science Foundation and scientists from the United Kingdom and Germany to launch a new international funding opportunity, “Future Proofing Plants to a Changing Climate.”
Learn more about this new effort.
Building A Better Peanut Plant
NIFA supports multiple competitive grant programs, but the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) is NIFA’s flagship and the nation’s leading competitive grants program for agricultural sciences. Researchers at Auburn University are using AFRI funds to investigate ways to build a better peanut. Learn more about their work.
Researchers conducting field work. Image courtesy of Adobe Stock.
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Award Announcements
NIFA Invests $9.6 Million in Food Safety
NIFA has announced an investment of $9.6 million to support 29 projects addressing food safety outreach. The Food Safety Outreach Competitive Grant Program (FSOP) supports customized food safety education, training, and technical assistance for operators of small to mid-size farms and food processing facilities; veteran, beginning, and underserved farmers and ranchers; and small-scale vegetable and fruit merchant wholesalers. The Food Safety Outreach Competitive Grant Program (FSOP) supports customized food safety education, training, and technical assistance for operators of small to mid-size farms and food processing facilities; veteran, beginning, and underserved farmers and ranchers; and small-scale vegetable and fruit merchant wholesalers.
NIFA Invests Almost $850,000 in Response to Extreme Weather Events Across the U.S.
NIFA has funded three projects through the Rapid Response to Extreme Weather Events Across Food and Agriculture Systems program. Rapid responses to extreme weather events are critical to maintaining a secure, accessible, safe, nutritious, affordable and abundant food supply. Innovative Extension and applied research efforts are needed to alleviate the impacts of extreme weather and disasters across the food and agricultural system.
NIFA Invests Almost $550,000 in Response to Extreme Weather Events Across the U.S.
NIFA has funded two additional projects through the Rapid Response to Extreme Weather Events Across Food and Agriculture Systems program.
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Impact of NIFA-Funded Research and Outreach
New Michigan State Study Shows Innovative Machine Learning Techniques More Accurately Monitor PFAS In Drinking Water
Newly published research from Michigan State University scientists demonstrates how regionally specific machine learning-based modeling more effectively monitors levels of per- and polyfluoroalkyl (PFAS) chemicals in Michigan drinking water compared to nationwide models.
PFAS, a class of thousands of “forever chemicals,” has been a topic of increasing concern over the last several years. Toxicological studies have shown links to numerous human health problems, such as cancers and disorders of the endocrine system, which controls hormone regulation, neurological development and other essential processes.
Learn more about the findings of this NIFA supported research.
Water pouring into a glass. Image courtesy of Adobe Stock.
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News from USDA
USDA Forest Service and National Park Service Seek Public Input on Proposed Guidance for Managing Climbing, Protecting Natural and Cultural Resources In Wilderness Areas
USDA’s Forest Service and the Department of the Interior’s National Park Service (NPS) are seeking public input on proposed guidance that would guide agency personnel in managing climbing opportunities in national forests, on grasslands and in parks. The public is invited to provide input on both agencies’ guidance through Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2024. Learn how to submit comments here.
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Facebook Post of the Week
This November, NIFA joins together to celebrate Native American Heritage Month. During this month, we acknowledge the people, culture and contributions of the Native American community.
NIFA’s Federally Recognized Tribes Extension Program funds Extension programs on American Indian Reservations and Tribal jurisdictions that address the unique needs and problems of American Indian Tribal Nations.
https://www.nifa.usda.gov/.../nifas-frtep-supporting...
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