date:Dec 04, 2017
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) today announced support for research, education, and extension projects that promote a safe, nutritious food supply. The funding is made possible through NIFAs Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) program, authorized by the 2014 Farm Bill.
Each year, 1 in 6 Americans gets sick consuming contaminated foods or beverages, said NIFA Director Sonny Ramaswamy. NIFA support enables scientists to in