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Annotation: The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is a federal agency that covers these topics: agriculture; education and outreach; food and nutrition; laws and regulations; marketing and trade; natural resources and environment; research and science; rural and community development; and travel and recreation. Agricultural Research Services (ARS) have offices around the country also reach out to students, educators, and the general public, including underserved groups, to help them learn more about agricultural research and how it affects their lives. Information is provided for consumers and for those in a wide variety of businesses related to agriculture and the rural environment. Some information is provided in Spanish.

Keywords: Agriculture, Federal agencies, Nutrition, Spanish language materials

Annotation: The National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) -- formerly the Cooperative State Research, Education and Extension Service (CSREES) -- is an agency within the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) charged with advancing knowledge for agriculture, the environment, human health and well-being, and communities by supporting research, education, and extension programs in the Land-Grant University System and other partner organizations. NIFA helps fund research, education, and extension services at the state and local level, and provides program leadership in these areas. The website provides news, grant information, and links to programs covering a wide range of agriculture-related topics for consumers, grantees, government agencies, businesses, and other audiences.

Keywords: Agriculture, Environment, Low income groups, Nutrition, Parenting, Young children