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The Department of Development works to support Ohio's businesses, large and small, as they maneuver in the global economy. Whether a company is established in the state and looking to expand, a technology company ready to move from the lab to commercialization, or an entrepreneur establishing a new small retail business, we have resources to assist these businesses as they grow. Our resources include the Small Business Development Centers, the Minority Business Development Centers, and International Trade Assistance Centers, as well as the Small and Minority Business Financial Incentives Programs, and Ohio Third Frontier.
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NIFA Seeks Applications for
Co-funded Research on Commodity Board Topics
Twelve commodity boards have submitted 18 topics for proposed research through the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI), NIFA’s flagship competitive grants program. This year’s topics include an expanded emphasis on developing new and existing markets, as well as enhancing farm profitability through improved management practices and labor efficiencies. Other topics focus on improving health outcomes, advancing plant breeding, or better understanding consumer behavior. See the AFRI Foundational and Applied Science Request for Applications or visit the NIFA website for more information. Applications are due Oct. 2.
USDA Expands Efforts to Strengthen Rural Food Animal Veterinary Workforce and Protect America’s Food Supply
Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins announced a commitment to a Rural Veterinary Action Plan to increase the number of rural food animal veterinarians across the U.S. and recruit new veterinarians to join USDA in their role to protect American ranchers, animals, and our food supply. Animal health threats, foodborne illnesses, and complex trade barriers underscore the need for highly qualified food animal veterinarians; however, a growing shortage of veterinarians has the potential to threaten the safety of our U.S. food supply chain.
Later this year, USDA will make changes to the Veterinary Medicine Loan Repayment Program and the Veterinary Services Grant Program, administered by NIFA, to streamline applications to an online portal and will increase funding for these critical programs that have proven success rates. Read more about this effort, please use the button as follows:
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