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USDA NIFA invests in workforce training programs in 7 states.

November 13, 2020

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More than $10.5 million is being spent to support educators at technical schools, community and junior colleges, and youth development programs across the nation through USDA's National Institute of Food and Agriculture. These institutions are deploying innovative techniques and technologies to continue offering skill development. USDA-NIFA will invest in eight regional or national projects to support their effort.

The institutions are in California, Hawaii, Maryland, Indiana, New Hampshire, Oregon and Tennessee.

“The work of educators in Extension and technical colleges across America to persist in providing effective learning experiences for youth and families has been truly remarkable over the past eight months,” said USDA-NIFA Acting Director Parag Chitnis. “Whether they are 4-H educators delivering programs online, community or junior colleges teaching technical skills, or Cooperative Extension educators serving local farmers, gardeners and families, we are truly inspired by their hard work.”

Coupled with nearly a $14 million investment via 31 funded projects awarded through NIIFA’s Agricultural and Food Research Initiative and the Small Business Innovation Research programs to outstanding university and small businesses in September of this year, these grants raise NIFA’s direct investment in COVID-19 response to nearly $25 million.

“It was quickly evident at the onset of the pandemic that agricultural systems, families, and workforce development programs – key focus areas for USDA and our partners – would be greatly impacted by the changes facing our society,” Chitnis said. “USDA-NIFA is uniquely positioned to fund rapid response research, outreach, and education efforts, while continuing to support our base research, education, Extension and 4-H youth development programs that respond daily to producer and consumer needs, large and small, across the nation.”

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