​​Recent Impact Statements

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S1077: Enhancing Microbial Food Safety Through Risk Analysis

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Land-grant universities and partners participating in this project: Auburn University, University of Arizona, University of Arkansas, University of California Statewide Administration, University of California, Davis, Clemson University, Colorado State University, University of Connecticut, University of Delaware, University of Florida, University of Georgia, University of Illinois, Purdue University, Iowa State University, Kansas State University, University of Kentucky, Louisiana State University, University of Maine, University of Maryland, University of Massachusetts, Michigan State University, University of Minnesota, Mississippi State University, University of Missouri, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Rutgers University, New Mexico State University, Cornell University, Ohio State University, Oklahoma State University, Oregon State University, Pennsylvania State University, University of Puerto Rico, University of Rhode Island, University of Tennessee, Texas AgriLife Research, University of Vermont, Virginia Tech, Washington State University, University of Wisconsin, University of Wyoming. This is an ongoing project and may include additional participants. ​Project and participant details: nimss.org/projects/18525.

 

Sample posts:

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​~48M cases of foodborne illness occur each year in the U.S. To improve microbial food safety from farm to table, a team of multidisciplinary researchers & Extension professionals has conducted risk-based research, education & outreach: bit.ly/food-safety-risk-analysis @SouthernAES

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National Excellence in Multistate Research Award Winner

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Controlled Environment Technology and Use (NCERA-101)

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This project won the 2024 agInnovation Excellence in Multistate Research Award.

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Land-grant universities and partners participating in this project: University of Alaska, University of Arizona, Brigham Young University, University of California, Clemson University, University of Connecticut, Cornell University, University of Delaware, Duke University, University of Florida, University of Georgia, University of Guelph, University of Hawaii, University of Illinois, Iowa State University, Kansas State University, University of Maryland, McGill University, Michigan State University, University of Minnesota, NASA - Ames Research Center, NASA - Kennedy Space Center, North Carolina State University, Ohio State University, Penn State University, Purdue University, Rutgers University, University of Tennessee, Texas A&M University, USDA-ARS, Utah State University, West Virginia University, University of Wisconsin, University of Wyoming. This is an ongoing project and may include additional participants. ​Learn more: controlledenvironments.org.

 

Sample posts:

 

For 40+ years, a multistate research & Extension committee has worked to optimize the design & operation of controlled environments to ensure efficient resource use & sustainable crop production. Controlled environments are also essential for research & education. bit.ly/MRF-controlledenvironments @USDA_NIFA @AgIsAmerica

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See more sample posts here.

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​​November 8: World STEM Day

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Emphasizing STEM in High School Ag Education (S1071)

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Land-grant universities participating in this project: Clemson University, University of Florida, University of Georgia, University of Idaho, Kansas State University, Louisiana State University, Michigan State University, Oregon State University, Pennsylvania State University, South Dakota State University, Utah State University, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, West Virginia University. This is an ongoing project and may include additional participants. Project and participant details: nimss.org/projects/18320

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Sample posts:

 

A multistate team is working on ways to incorporate #STEM into high school agricultural education, including new curricula and teacher training. This work helps ensure students have skills needed for college & career success. https://bit.ly/STEMAgEd #NationalSTEMDay

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November 11: Veterans Day

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Sample posts:

 

As part of a collaborative project on the benefits of outdoor recreation, researchers found that engaging with #nature is beneficial for #veterans, especially women & wounded veterans: http://bit.ly/recreation-green-spaces #VeteransDay

#VeteransDay honors those who served. Today, we’re giving thanks to our veterans--and the science that keeps our soldiers safe. @ucdavisCAES and the Army Natick Soldier Center worked together to improve protective gear for soldiers as part of a multistate project on PPE: http://bit.ly/MRF-PPE #VeteransDay

Today, we’re showing thanks to our #veterans and the science that impacts our soldiers. For example, @wsucahnrs developed @US_FDA approved microwave sterilization tech that gives ready-to-eat meals the shelf life needed for military use. https://bit.ly/foodsafetyandquality #VeteransDay

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​​November 17-23: Hunger & Homelessness Week

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See/share our Impact Statements about food security.

 

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Hatch Multistate projects have helped improve food security by finding ways to enhance food production & access, such as heartier crop varieties & research-based strategies for food banks. Learn more about ways multistate projects address hunger: bit.ly/MRF-FoodSecurity #hhweek

 

 

​​November 21: Rural Health Day

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See/share our Impact Statements for projects about rural communities.

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Across the country, researchers and Extension professionals are working together to help support rural areas thrive. See how these @USDA_NIFA-supported multistate projects are impacting rural economies, environments, and communities: https://www.mrfimpacts.org/single-post/supporting-rural-america #powerofrural #NationalRuralHealthDay

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Rural Families (NC-1171)​

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Land-grant universities participating in this project: University of Arizona, University of California-Davis, Cornell University, University of Florida, University of Hawaii, University of Illinois, Iowa State University, Kansas State University, University of Kentucky, University of Massachusetts, Michigan State University, University of Minnesota, Mississippi State University, Montana State University, New Mexico State University, North Carolina State University, Oklahoma State University, Oregon State University, Pennsylvania State University, Tennessee Cooperative Extension, Virginia Cooperative Extension, and Washington State University. This is an ongoing project and may include additional participants. Project and participant details: https://nimss.org/projects/16076

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Sample posts:

 

A multistate research project is amplifying the voices of rural families, showcasing their strengths, and addressing their needs. https://www.mrfimpacts.org/single-post/supporting-the-resilience-of-rural-families #powerofrural #NationalRuralHealthDay

Rural areas face many challenges, but they also have many strengths. Learn more about the multistate research team that’s finding ways to support the resilience of rural families in our interview with Dr. Lori Yancura of @CTAHRNews: https://youtu.be/gVh3CTgeC90 #powerofrural #NationalRuralHealthDay

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Changes in Rural Areas (W-4001)

 

Land-grant universities and partners participating in this project: Auburn University, Brigham Young University, University of Connecticut, Cornell University, University of Illinois, Iowa State University, Kansas State University, Louisiana State University, Macalester College, McGill University, Michigan Tech University, Middlebury College, University of Minnesota, University of Mississippi, University of Missouri, Montana State University, University of Montana, University of Nevada-Reno, University of New Hampshire, Ohio State University, Oregon State University, Pennsylvania State University, Syracuse University, University of Texas at San Antonio, Utah State University, Washington State University, University of Wisconsin, and the USDA ERS. This is an ongoing project and may include additional participants. Project and participant details: nimss.org/projects/18389

 

Sample posts:

 

Researchers are studying changes in rural areas and finding ways to address major economic, environmental & health crises. https://www.mrfimpacts.org/single-post/2020/10/13/changes-in-rural-areas-w-4001-2017-2022 #powerofrural #NationalRuralHealthDay

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Rural Community Health & Resilience (NE-1049)

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Land-grant universities and partners participating in this project: University of Arkansas, Arkansas Cooperative Extension, Colorado State University, University of Connecticut, Cornell University, University of Delaware, University of Georgia, University of Idaho, University of Kentucky, Kentucky Cooperative Extension, University of Maine, Michigan State University, University of Minnesota, University of Missouri, University of Nebraska, University of Nevada, University of New Hampshire, North Carolina State University, North Dakota State University, North Dakota Cooperative Extension, Ohio State University, Oklahoma State University, Oregon State University, Pennsylvania State University, Purdue University, Rutgers University, University of Tennessee, Utah State University, Virginia Tech University, West Virginia University, and University of Wisconsin. This is an ongoing project and may include additional participants. Project and participant details: nimss.org/projects/13996

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Sample posts:

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A team of 27 other land-grant universities is increasing access to utilities, healthcare, jobs & food in rural areas and improving resilience to natural disasters like #wildfires & diseases like #COVID19: https://bit.ly/MRF-ruralhealth #powerofrural #NationalRuralHealthDay

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Research & Extension to Support Local Food Systems (SERA-47)

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Land-grant universities and partners participating in this project: Auburn University, University of California, Davis, Cornell University, University of Florida, University of Georgia, University of Hawaii, University of Idaho, Kansas State University, New Mexico State University, Oregon State University, University of Puerto Rico, Texas AgriLife Research. This project has been renewed and may now included additional participants. Find project details in the NIMSS database here or on the project website here.

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Sample posts:

 

Strengthening local food systems can improve food access, farmer profitability, economic stability & community vitality. See how land-grant universities across the South are spearheading innovative research & Extension. https://bit.ly/MRF-localfoods #NationalRuralHealthDay #localfood​​​

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Supporting Midsized Producers (NC-1198)

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Land-grant universities and partners participating in this project: Auburn University, University of California, Berkeley, University of California, Davis, Colorado State University, Iowa State University, University of Kentucky, University of Maine, University of Massachusetts, Michigan State University, University of Minnesota, University of Missouri, Montana State University, University of Nebraska, University of New Hampshire, Ohio State University, Oregon State University, Pennsylvania State University, University of Rhode Island, Rutgers University, University of Vermont, Virginia Tech, Virginia Cooperative Extension, Washington State University, University of Wisconsin. This project has been renewed and may now included additional participants. Project and participants details: nimss.org/projects/18896

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Sample posts:

 

Midsize farms are vital to the resilience of food systems, communities, the economy & the environment, but the number of midsize farms has decreased. See how researchers at land-grant universities are supporting midsize producers: https:// bit.ly/midsize-farms #NationalRuralHealthDay #powerofrural

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As part of a multistate project on the “Agriculture of the Middle” @UWMadisonCALS @CFANS & @ ACESIllinois showed that midsize supply chains play a key role in improving labor conditions, reducing greenhouse gas emissions & building community wealth. https:// bit.ly/midsize-farms #NationalRuralHealthDay #powerofrural

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Researchers are working together to support midsize farms. As part of this project, @AgSciResearch @wsucahnrs & @CAFE_UMass identified factors that influence decisions about farm succession planning & the likelihood of successful transfer. See other project impacts: https:// bit.ly/midsize-farms #NationalRuralHealthDay

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See more sample posts here.

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Agricultural Safety and Health Research and Extension (NCERA-197)

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Land-grant universities and partners participating in this project: University of California-Davis, University of Illinois, Iowa State University, Kansas State University, University of Kentucky, University of Missouri, University of Nebraska, Ohio State University, Pennsylvania State University, Purdue University, University of Tennessee, Utah State University, West Virginia University, University of Wisconsin. This is an ongoing project and may include additional participants. ​Learn more on the project website.

 

Sample posts:

 

​Working in agriculture can be dangerous, but an multistate team is trying to make it less so by identifying training, engineering & legislation that prevent injury, illness & death. Learn more: http://bit.ly/ag-safety-health #agsafety #FarmSafety #NationalRuralHealthDay

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​As part of a multistate effort to reduce injury, illness & death on farms, researchers guided new safety standards for grain bins, tractors, and other farm facilities & machinery. http://bit.ly/ag-safety-health @USDA_NIFA #agsafety #TractorSafety #FarmSafety #NationalRuralHealthDay

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Rural Cooperatives (NCERA-210)

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Land-grant universities and partners participating in this project: University of California-Davis, University of Illinois, Iowa State University, Kansas State University, University of Kentucky, University of Missouri, University of Nebraska, Ohio State University, Pennsylvania State University, Purdue University, University of Tennessee, Utah State University, West Virginia University, University of Wisconsin. This is an ongoing project and may include additional participants. ​Project and participant details: nimss.org/projects/18896

 

Sample posts:

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See how research, training, and education by @CFAES_OSU @OSUCooperatives and other land-grant universities are improving the effectiveness of rural cooperatives that provide essential services nationwide: http://bit.ly/rural-coops #powerofrural #NationalRuralHealthDay

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November 18-24: World Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Awareness Week

 

​Managing Antimicrobial Resistance (NC-1206)

 

Land-grant universities and partners participating in this project: University of California-Davis, Cornell University, University of Illinois, Iowa State University, Kansas State University, University of Maryland, Michigan State University, University of Minnesota, University of Nebraska, University of New Hampshire, North Carolina State University, North Dakota State University, Ohio State University, Pennsylvania State University, Purdue University, University of Rhode Island, Texas A&M University, and the National Animal Disease Center. This is an ongoing project and may include additional participants. ​Project and participant details: nimss.org/projects/18361

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Sample posts:

 

Drug-resistant microbes can spread between and within human, animal & plant populations. See how a team of researchers at land-grant universities are fighting back against antimicrobial resistance: https://www.mrfimpacts.org/single-post/land-grant-universities-fight-back-against-antimicrobial-resistance #WAAW #AMR

Scientists at land-grant universities have made key discoveries about antimicrobial resistance in animal agriculture & ways to mitigate it. Outreach & education have increased awareness of #AMR issues & solutions among farmers, vets, policymakers & others: bit.ly/MRF-AMR #WAAW

Scientists at #landgrantuniversities are tackling antimicrobial resistance in agriculture. Working together across disciplines & state lines helps them develop comprehensive strategies & targeted strategies for specific animals & conditions: bit.ly/MRF-AMR #WAAW #AMR

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November 21: World Fisheries Day

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See/share all of our Impact Statements on fisheries.

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It’s #WorldFisheriesDay! To help sustain fisheries, researchers are studying ways to improvement management, trade, and marketing as well as environmental issues, including the impacts of invasive species and oil spills: https://www.mrfimpacts.org/impact-statements/categories/aquaculture-fisheries

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​Managing Fisheries & Aquaculture (W-3004)

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Land-grant universities and partners participating in this project: University of Alaska Fairbanks, Auburn University, Clemson University, University of Connecticut, University of Florida, University of Guam, University of Idaho, Iowa State University, Louisiana State University, Mississippi State University, Purdue University, University of Rhode Island, Virginia Tech. This is an ongoing project and may include additional participants. ​Project and participant details here.

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It’s #WorldFisheriesDay! See how researchers at land-grant universities are improving management, trade, and marketing strategies for aquaculture and capture fisheries: https://bit.ly/MRF-fisheries #fish #aquaculture #seafood @USDA_NIFA @AgIsAmerica
 

To help sustain seafood production, researchers are studying environmental issues related to fisheries, including the impacts of invasive species and oil spills. Learn more: https://bit.ly/MRF-fisheries #WorldFisheriesDay #NIFAimpacts

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November 28: Thanksgiving Day

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This #Thanksgiving holiday, see how collaborative research led by #landgrantuniversities help put abundant, safe, nutritious, flavorful food on your tables: https://www.mrfimpacts.org/impact-statements  @AgIsAmerica @USDA_NIFA #Thanksgiving2024 #happythanksgiving 

Before you gobble up #Thanksgiving dinner, take a moment to be thankful for the research that keeps your feast safe, nutritious, and tasty: https://www.mrfimpacts.org/single-post/2019/11/25/a-safe-thanksgiving-feast @AgIsAmerica @USDA_NIFA #Thanksgiving2024 #happythanksgiving #turkeyday

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November 29: Maize Day

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We hate to be so corny, but we’d love for you to check out these a-MAIZE-ing projects that are breeding better corn varieties and helping corn growers manage pests and toxic molds: https://www.mrfimpacts.org/impact-statements/categories/grains