Organizations Fighting Hunger

Description:

The USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) provides leadership and funding for programs that advance agriculture-related sciences. They invest in and support initiatives that ensure the long-term viability of agriculture.

NIFA uses an integrated approach to ensure scientific discoveries reach the people who can put them to use. Through partnerships with the Land-Grant University System and government, private, and non-profit organizations, NIFA's research, education, and extension programs are able to provide solutions to those who need them.

They work through grants and programs including:

• Agriculture and Food Research Initiative
• Small Business Innovation Research Program
• Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development Program
• Community Food Projects Competitive Grant Program

NIFA also provides a large resource section on their website.

How to Help:

NIFA's staff is committed to serving its stakeholders, partners, Congress, and the American people. Iowans are encouraged to explore their website and use their online office directory to find the contact information for the person best suited to answer any questions.

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