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Published on May 5, 2011 - 19:16 GMT

USDA and DOE Award Biomass Research and Development Grants to Reduce America�s Reliance on Imported Oil

Projects will help develop sustainable, renewable biofuels in the U.S. Media Contact: Jennifer Martin, (202) 720-8188 WASHINGTON – As part of the Obama Administration’s comprehensive plan to address rising gas prices, U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom …

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Published on May 5, 2011 - 14:10 GMT

USDA Awards Grants to Improve Sustainable Food Systems and Reduce Hunger

Media Contact: Jennifer Martin, (202) 720-8188 WASHINGTON, May 5, 2011 – As part of an effort to reduce hunger and food insecurity, Deputy Agriculture Secretary Kathleen Merrigan today announced U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) grants to improve …

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Published on April 5, 2011 - 13:14 GMT

USDA Awards Grant to University of California-Riverside to Explore Management of Late Blight Disease

Media Contact: Jennifer Martin, (202) 720-8188 RIVERSIDE, Calif., March 30, 2011 – Dr. Cathie Woteki, U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Chief Scientist and Under Secretary for Research, Education and Economics, today announced a grant to University …

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Published on March 28, 2011 - 13:12 GMT

USDA Awards Grant to Virginia Tech to Improve Soybean Production and Sustainability

Media Contact: Jennifer Martin, (202) 720-8188 WASHINGTON, March 28, 2011 – USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA), today announced a grant to Virginia Tech to address global food security concerns though improved soybean production …

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Published on March 23, 2011 - 15:10 GMT

4-H National Headquarters and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Honor Louisiana Youth Wetlands Education and Outreach Program

Media Contact: Jennifer Martin, (202) 720-8188 KANSAS CITY, March 23, 2011 – The 4-H National Headquarters and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service presented the 2011 Connecting Youth with Nature through Natural Resources Conservation Education Award …

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Published on March 22, 2011 - 15:13 GMT

USDA Awards Temple University Grant to Reduce the Prevalence of Childhood Obesity

Media Contact: Jennifer Martin, (202) 720-8188 PHILADELPHIA, March 22, 2011 – Today, Agriculture Secretary Vilsack announced a grant to Temple University to prevent obesity among low-income pre-schoolers by teaching mothers simple strategies to …

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Published on February 23, 2011 - 14:10 GMT

USDA Celebrates America Saves Week with Personal Financial Programs Offered Through State and Local Partnerships

Media Contact: Jennifer Martin, (202) 720-8188 WASHINGTON, Feb. 23, 2011 – As part of a government-wide collaboration, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is celebrating America Saves Week, Feb. 20-27, to help all individuals learn more about …

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Published on February 18, 2011 - 17:15 GMT

NIFA Announces Grant to Study the Effects of Climate Change on Agricultural and Forest Production

Media Contact: Jennifer Martin, (202) 720-8188 WASHINGTON, Feb. 18, 2011 – USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) today awarded three Coordinated Agriculture Projects (CAP) representing a major scientific investment in studying the …

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Published on January 13, 2011 - 20:10 GMT

USDA Announces Grant to Develop Obesity Prevention Program at Oregon State University

Program to Improve the Health and Wellbeing of Children in Rural Oregon Media Contact: Jennifer Martin, (202) 720-8188 WASHINGTON, Jan. 13, 2010 – Roger Beachy, director of USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA), today awarded …

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Published on January 12, 2011 - 19:12 GMT

USDA Announces Grants to Study Climate Change Mitigation and Bioenergy Development

Media Contact: Jennifer Martin, (202) 720-8188 DAVIS, Calif., Jan. 12, 2011 – Roger Beachy, director of USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) announced today two Coordinated Agricultural Project (CAP) awards to the University of …

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Published on January 7, 2011 - 18:10 GMT

NIFA Releases First of Seven Requests for Applications to the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative

Media Contact: Jennifer Martin, (202) 720-8188 WASHINGTON, Jan. 7, 2011 – USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) today released the first request for applications (RFA) to the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) funding …

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Published on December 22, 2010 - 16:14 GMT

NIFA Grants Address Forestry and Rangeland Renewable Resources

Media Contact: Jennifer Martin, (202) 720-8188 WASHINGTON, Dec. 22, 2010 – USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) today awarded four grants to address emerging forestry and rangeland issues through expanded and comprehensive …

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Published on November 12, 2010 - 17:13 GMT

NIFA Grants to Enhance Innovative, Ecologically-Based, Sustainable Integrated Pest Management Systems

Media Contact: Jennifer Martin, (202) 720-8188 WASHINGTON, Nov. 12, 2010 – USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) today awarded grants to seven universities to address short- and medium-term research, education and extension needs …

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Published on November 4, 2010 - 07:12 GMT

Agriculture Deputy Secretary Merrigan to Announce Specialty Crop Research and Extension Grants in 19 States

Media Contact: Office of Communications, (202) 720-4623 WASHINGTON, Oct. 22, 2010 – MONDAY, Agriculture Deputy Secretary Kathleen Merrigan will host a national media conference call to announce 28 grants to solve specialty crop agriculture issues …

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Published on November 4, 2010 - 07:12 GMT

USDA Grants Support Research, Education and Extension Activities at Tribal Land-Grant Colleges

Media Contact: Jennifer Martin, (202) 720-8188 WASHINGTON, Oct. 25, 2010 – USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) awarded grants to 32 tribal colleges and universities, providing Native American communities with greater access to …

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Published on November 4, 2010 - 07:12 GMT

Agriculture Deputy Secretary Merrigan Announces Efforts to Provide Training to Beginning Farmers and Ranchers

Media Contact: Jennifer Martin, (202) 720-8188 LONGMONT, Colo., Oct. 18, 2010 – Agriculture Deputy Secretary Kathleen Merrigan today awarded grants to 40 organizations throughout the country to provide training and assistance to beginning farmers and …

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Published on November 4, 2010 - 07:11 GMT

USDA Community Food Projects Work to Build Community Food Systems and Improve Food Security

Media Contact: Jennifer Martin, (202) 720-8188 WASHINGTON, Oct. 27, 2010 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced 27 awards today to local organizations to build community food systems and fight hunger and food insecurity. These awards …

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Published on November 4, 2010 - 07:11 GMT

USDA Participates in 4-H National Youth Science Day

Goal is adding one million young scientists to the education pipeline by 2013 Media Contact: Jennifer Martin, (202) 720-8188 WASHINGTON, Oct. 6, 2010—USDA Deputy Secretary Kathleen Merrigan today joined hundreds of thousands of young people today …

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Published on November 4, 2010 - 07:11 GMT

FA Honors Outstanding Grantees with Partnership Awards

Media Contact: Jennifer Martin, (202) 720-8188 WASHINGTON, Oct. 6, 2010 – USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) honored four grantees with Partnership Awards for their exemplary work and outstanding contribution in support of the …

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Published on November 4, 2010 - 07:10 GMT

USDA Grants Invest in Specialty Crop Research and Education Activities

Media Contact: Jennifer Martin, (202) 720-8188 WASHINGTON, Oct. 25, 2010 – Agriculture Deputy Secretary Kathleen Merrigan today announced 28 grants to solve specialty crop agriculture issues through research and extension activities through USDA’s …

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