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Today is the Anniversary of the Hatch Act of 1887. This allowed for the Establishment of Agricultural Experiment Stations in all 50 states, the District of Columbia and U.S. Territories.

Happy 138th birthday to our State Agricultural Experiment Stations! These stations work together on Hatch Multistate projects to tackle high priority regional and national issues in food & ag. See their innovations & impacts: mrfimpacts.org/impact-stateme… @USDA_NIFA @AgIsAmerica

Investments that support access to safe, healthy, affordable food benefit everyone. Land-grant University System provides important assistance to new farmers just starting out and established farmers looking to expand into new markets. ▶️ nifa.usda.gov/about-nifa/blo…

Land-grant university scientists have their fingers on the pulse. See what a @USDA_NIFA-supported multistate team has discovered about nutrients that can help reduce the risk of #heartdisease: bit.ly/DietaryChemica…. #HeartMonth #CVD

Happy #ValentinesDay! From roses to strawberries to chocolate, we have sweet research to share with you. Learn more: bit.ly/MRF-VDay

Nematodes (tiny roundworms) can be beneficial, but some species impair crop yield & quality. Land-grant university researchers & Extension specialists nationwide are working together to find & share sustainable, low-cost ways to manage nematodes: bit.ly/MRF-Nematodes

61 million adults in the U.S. live with a disability. On the Anniversary of Americans with Disabilities Act, we are committed to providing @USDA_NIFA-funded educational resources that improve the lives of all Americans. Learn more at s.uconn.edu/Extension @USDAScience

The @ucdavis has released five new strawberry varieties that are resistant to the soilborne disease Fusarium wilt, have high yields and improved fruit quality. The breeding research was supported from NIFA's Specialty Crop Research Initiative grant. ▶️ nifa.usda.gov/about-nifa/imp…

Happy National Intern Day! Learn more about the grants and scholarships opportunities funded by NIFA to prepare and financial support the next generation of agriscience workforce. ▶️ nifa.usda.gov/about-nifa/blo…

It’s #SmartIrrigationMonth! @ucdavisCAES scientists designed sensors to detect water stress in #almond trees and recommended ways to reduce water use during irrigation. See more of this project's impacts: bit.ly/MRF-microirrig… #AgIsAmerica #NIFAimpacts

Through NIFA funding, @Dr_Bugenstein turned his Facebook hobby of photographing insects into a successful research business! Read how @AllThingsBugs develops insect-derived food products & biologically active chemical compounds for use in ag & medicine. usda.gov/media/blog/202…

We're buzzing about #WorldBeeDay! See how land-grant university researchers and Extension specialists are working together to protect the #bees that pollinate our crops: bit.ly/MRF-bees #pollinators #NIFAimpacts #AgIsAmerica

There is still time to register for the Equipment Grants Program Technical Assistance Webinar April 11 at 3:30 p.m. EST. More info and register: nifa.usda.gov/equipment-gran…

NIFA staff for the Higher Education Multicultural Scholars Program will host a webinar for applicants interested in applying to MSP competitive program on April 12 at 4 p.m. EST. The webinar will focus on the MSP RFA & general program guidelines for FY23. nifa.usda.gov/multicultural-…

NIFA will hold a virtual, open, public listening session with remote participation only to collect stakeholder input on the implementation of the Research Facilities Act Program. Join staff April 13 at 3 p.m. EST. More info: nifa.usda.gov/nifa-stakehold…

Join NIFA for the AFRI Technical Assistance Webinar Foundational Plant Sciences webinar on April 10 at 2 p.m. EST. View event details: nifa.usda.gov/afri-technical…

Agricultural research supports innovation and sustainability. See how land-grant university researchers work together and with farmers to tackle pests, climate change, food insecurity, and more: mrfimpacts.org/impact-stateme… #AgWeek #NIFAimpacts

Land-grant Universities are uniquely positioned to help make local food systems more vibrant, resilient, and just #agweek ▶️nifa.usda.gov/about-nifa/imp…

Join us for the AFRI FY23 Sustainable Agricultural Systems RFA Technical Assistance Webinar on March 30 at 2 p.m. ET. This webinar will include a brief program overview, details of the Fiscal Year 2023 Request for Applications, and a Q&A session. ➡️nifa.usda.gov/afri-fy23-sust…

NIFA staff for the Higher Education Challenge program will host a webinar for applicants interested in applying to HEC competitive program on March 30 at 3 p.m. ET. The webinar will focus on the HEC RFA and general program guidelines for FY 2023. ➡️nifa.usda.gov/higher-educati…