Resource Library

USDA Economic Research Service’s “Research, Extension, and Related Matters: Title VII.” 2016. This web page provides a brief, basic overview of the research and extension title. https://www.ers.usda.gov/agricultural-act-of-2014-highlights-and-implications/research/

USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture’s “Extension.” This web page provides an overview of how extension outreach programs work at land grant institutions.
https://nifa.usda.gov/extension

The National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition’s “Research, Extension, and Education” page. This web page describes the different types of research undertaken through the research title and provides helpful links to program information.
http://sustainableagriculture.net/our-work/issues/research-extension-education/

USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture’s “Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development Program: Outcomes.” 2011. This report provides an overview of the Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development Program under the research title. https://nifa.usda.gov/sites/default/files/resources/Beginning%20Farmer%202011%20Outcomes_0.pdf