USDA seeks stakeholder input on food, ag priorities
The U.S. Dept. of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) is soliciting stakeholder input on the emerging needs and opportunities in food and agricultural sciences through the “NIFA Listens: Investing in Science to Transform Lives,” initiative.
The U.S. Dept. of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) is soliciting stakeholder input on the emerging needs and opportunities in food and agricultural sciences through the “NIFA Listens: Investing in Science to Transform Lives,” initiative.
“We invite our stakeholders, scientists, and organizations from across the United States agriculture system and beyond to provide their input,” said NIFA Acting Director Tom Shanower. “These sessions provide a chance for any interested party to help ensure NIFA’s research, education, and extension investments effectively and efficiently support the long-term prosperity and global preeminence of U.S. agriculture.”
These listening sessions are an opportunity for stakeholders to provide feedback on these questions:
- In your field, what is the most-needed breakthrough in science/technology that would advance your agricultural enterprise?
- When considering all of agriculture, what is the greatest challenge that should be addressed through NIFA’s research, education, and extension?
- What is your top priority in food and agricultural research, extension, or education that NIFA should address?
Four regional in-person listening sessions will be held: October 11 in Hartford, Conn.; October 18 in New Orleans, La.; October 25 in Minneapolis; and November 1 in Albuquerque, N.M. Live webcasts will be available for each session, transcribed, and made available for playback. In addition, written comments may be provided electronically until November 30.