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CSREES advances knowledge for agriculture, the environment, human health and well being, and communities through national program leadership and Federal assistance.
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4-H Science, Engineering and Technology Initiative Responds to the Need for Future Scientific Leaders
In today's global economy, it is more important than ever to develop a workforce strong in science, engineering and technology. However, only 32 percent of current U.S. college graduates are earning degrees in these fields, compared to 66 percent in Japan and 59 percent in China. The 4-H Youth Development Program offers a solution to address the need for future scientists.
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Extension Disaster Education Network and USDA Provide Resources for Flood Recovery
With much of the Midwest affected by recent flooding, USDA's CSREES and the Cooperative Extension System (CES) are providing resources and information to help people in need. USDA resources for flood victims, including food safety tips and disaster assistance programs, is available at www.usda.gov/flooding.
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USDA Awards $5 Million for Avian Influenza Research and Extension
USDA announced today its continuing commitment to avian influenza research by renewing the Avian Influenza Coordinated Agricultural Project (AICAP) with another $5 million for three years to the University of Maryland-College Park to study the prevention and control of the disease.
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Partners Video Magazine Explores the New Frontier of Nanotechnology
USDA's Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service (CSREES) released the latest episode of Partners Video Magazine titled The Science of Small, a 30-minute exploration into the groundbreaking world of nanotechnology.
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CSREES Celebrates Financial Literacy Month in April
USDA's Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service (CSREES) will highlight its Financial Security program during the 2008 Financial Literacy Day, April 28, 2008, at the Hart Senate Office Building on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC.
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High School Financial Education Now Available in Spanish
The National Endowment for Financial Education® (NEFE®) has translated its widely-used High School Financial Planning Program® (HSFPP) student guide to Spanish. It is available online for Spanish speakers and teachers to use in learning or teaching about personal finances.
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National 4-H Headquarters and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Award National Wildlife Stewards
National 4-H Headquarters and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service jointly presented the 2008 Natural Resources Conservation Award to the 4-H Wildlife Stewards program at Oregon State University today at the 73 rd North American Wildlife and Natural Resources Conference in Phoenix, Ariz.
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USDA Renews Funding Commitment for Johne's Disease Coordinated Agriculture Project
USDA's Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service (CSREES) awarded the Johne's Disease Integrated Program (JDIP) $4.8 million in renewed funding of four years to control and ultimately eliminate the disease.
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USDA Awards $5 Million in Air Quality Grants
USDA is awarding $5 million to 11 universities to conduct air quality projects aimed at developing and evaluating emission control technologies that will lead to developing emission data for agriculture production practices and mitigation techniques.
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CSREES Announces Recommendations for Ecosystem Services Funding Portfolio
The CSREES Ecosystem Services Working Group (ESWG) issued a discussion paper, "Consequences of Ecosystem Change for Human Well-being," on recommendations for a funding portfolio structure linking competitive, formula and special grants that related to ecosystem services.
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