According to the National Interagency Fire Center, more than 56,000 wildfires burned 2.6 million acres last year, destroying more than 4,300 homes and commercial structures across the United States. This includes the catastrophic Lahaina wildfire on Maui, with nearly 100 lives lost, more than 2,100 acres burned and 2,300 residences destroyed. Through its Rapid Response to Extreme Weather Events program, NIFA is supporting five projects in the region that will strengthen local community capacity, build resilience and deepen cultural connections. https://lnkd.in/eD5tW_gB
USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture
Government Administration
Washington, DC 19,026 followers
Investing in our future by supporting agricultural innovations.
About us
USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) leads and invests in agricultural research, education and extension to solve societal challenges. NIFA supports research that seeks to find solutions to issues related to agriculture, food, the environment, and communities. USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender.
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http://www.nifa.usda.gov
External link for USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture
- Industry
- Government Administration
- Company size
- 201-500 employees
- Headquarters
- Washington, DC
- Type
- Government Agency
- Founded
- 2008
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Primary
800 9th St. SW
Washington, DC 20024, US
Employees at USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture
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Josh Stull
Stakeholder Engagement, External Relations, Legislative Process, and Government Affairs Expert
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Kanika Davis
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) Program Manager
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Gyami Shrestha, Ph.D.
National Program Leader @USDA | Former interagency USCarbonProgram Director @USGCRP via UCAR | Chair of NACP CDR/GHG Removal WG | AMS Weather…
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Shay S. Bracey, MBA, CFE, CIA
Updates
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USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture reposted this
Dr. Hongda Chen is National Program Leader for bioprocess engineering and nanotechnology at the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture. Over more than two decades of dedicated service, he has led a national portfolio of food science, engineering and technology in research, education and Extension in advancing food manufacturing technologies for safe, nutritious and value-added products. #AANHPI
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Join NIFA for the Tribal Research Partnerships: Indigenous Agroforestry, Food Security and Sovereignty webinar which highlights opportunities and challenges of transdisciplinary approaches within tribal agroforestry and food security research. The panel will include a diversity of tribal, academic, non-governmental organization and USDA transdisciplinary research approaches, how and in what ways this research is serving tribal communities and overcoming challenges.
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Battling unexpected weather conditions, farm equipment repairs and excessive workloads are just a few stress factors experienced by farmers and ranchers in the U.S. NIFA's Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network Program supports community-based outreach education to improve mental health outcomes for individual and families in rural communities. https://lnkd.in/erJmy62t
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With funding from NIFA, Cambria Veterinary Care in Johnstown, Penn., now can better serve its large animal clients. The veterinary clinic leveraged a NIFA Veterinary Services Grant to purchase much-needed equipment that will be used in the field and in the clinic’s new haul-in facility. ▶️ https://lnkd.in/gAufYAaY
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It's Public Service Recognition Week—a time to honor those who serve our country every day! Learn about NIFA's Dorissel Resto, social science program specialist, and her contributions at NIFA. ▶️ https://lnkd.in/gFT2QWQy
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USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture reposted this
Communicating the importance of agricultural research & Extension projects supported by the Multistate Research Fund.
Bioproducts can improve energy security, food security, and national security while also cutting back on fossil fuel-related pollution and climate change. Land-grant universities are collaborating to develop the information, technology, and skills for a bioeconomy: http://buff.ly/41rpQjP This project is supported in part by the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture #EarthDay #InvestInOurPlanet
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This May, NIFA celebrates the culture & contributions to society, including in the fields of ag research, education & Extension of our Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander communities. Read NIFA’s work on advancing racial equity & inclusion: https://lnkd.in/gK7NdC7A
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NIFA's Grants Modernization Initiative team is hard at work building a revolutionized grants management environment, and we want you to be a part of it! Please take a few minutes and fill out this survey to contribute your voice: https://lnkd.in/edxEfSxA