Cooperative Agreement NR208C30XXXXC007

Through a $385,000 Cooperative Agreement from the U.S. Department of Agriculture National Resources Conservation Service under the Soil and Water Conservation program (CFDA 10.902), the New Mexico Farm And Livestock Bureau Foundation, Inc.'s AG In The Classroom division will develop and deliver expanded educational programs to increase understanding of agriculture's role in conserving New Mexico's natural resources. This effort will engage private landowners, conservation districts, tribes,...

The New Mexico Department of Agriculture will use a $565,724.95 block grant award from the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service to enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops in New Mexico through September 2025. As part of the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program, the Department will leverage resources to strategically improve various agricultural sectors via research and development, sustainability efforts, and increased education and marketing. New Mexico State University will oversee program...

The Regents of New Mexico State University and New Mexico Department of Agriculture were awarded a $598,925.57 block grant from the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service under the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program - Farm Bill (SCBGP-FB, CFDA 10.170) for the period of September 30, 2021 through September 29, 2024. The grant will enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops through leveraging efforts to market and promote specialty crops, assist producers with research and development relevant to...

This $490,000 four-year project grant awarded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) program aims to provide targeted professional development opportunities for 40 new secondary agricultural educators in New Mexico over the life of the project. The project will select a cohort of 10 new agricultural educators each year to receive immersive training experiences in animal science, agricultural...

This $400,000 Project Grant award from the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) under the Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSI) Education Grants Program (CFDA 10.223) will support New Mexico State University (NMSU) in creating and implementing hands-on learning activities within a new Soil Health Laboratory course, incorporating practical field activities into a Geohydrology course, and developing animations that will be made freely available online. The project aims to enhance...

The New Mexico Department of Agriculture was awarded a $794,444.58 Block Grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Marketing Service under the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program - Farm Bill (CFDA #10.170) for the period of September 30, 2021 through September 29, 2025. The funding will support efforts to enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops in New Mexico through activities such as marketing and promotion, research and development assistance, expanding availability...

This federal Project Grant award, valued at $180,000 and provided by the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) under the Crop Protection and Pest Management (CPPM) Competitive Grants Program (CFDA 10.329), supports integrated pest management (IPM) research, extension, and education initiatives at New Mexico State University (NMSU). The award aims to highlight the benefits of IPM, overcome perceived barriers, and increase IPM adoption across stakeholder groups in New Mexico....

This Project Grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture National Institute of Food and Agriculture will fund the development of online, interactive virtual labs by New Mexico State University from August 2021 to July 2025. The $274,989 award is being made under the Hispanic Serving Institutions Education Grants program. The virtual labs aim to increase representation and understanding of agricultural careers among marginalized communities. NMSU will first study student experiences and...

This $2,085,692 Formula Grant award from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) under the Smith-Lever Extension Funding program (CFDA 10.511) supports cooperative extension services at New Mexico State University's College of Agricultural, Consumer, and Environmental Sciences (ACES). The award funds research, technical assistance, and educational outreach programs over a 5-year period from October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2029. The key products and...

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) awarded a $598,054.35 Specialty Crop Block Grant (CFDA 10.170) to the New Mexico Department of Agriculture to enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops in the state. The grant, effective September 30, 2024 through September 29, 2027, will support a range of activities including marketing and promotion of specialty crops, research and development, expanding crop availability and access, and addressing challenges...