Internships and Career Opportunities
- USDA Internships and Career Opportunities: The U.S. Department of Agriculture offers various internships and positions for students and recent graduates in fields like agriculture, science, technology, and environmental management.
- AgHires Student Resources: AgHires is dedicated to matching top talent with leading employers in the agriculture industry, offering job listings and career advice for students.
- NIFA applications for the AFRI’s Education and Workforce Development program areas: NIFA provides funding through the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) to support education and workforce development in food, agriculture, natural resources, and human sciences. These grants aim to enhance student training, research experiences, and career preparation to strengthen the future agricultural workforce.
- NIFA education: NIFA’s education grants support workforce development, strengthen Minority-Serving Institutions’ capacity, and enhance learning in food and agricultural sciences at secondary and postsecondary levels.
- The Hatch Act of 1887: provides federal funding to support agricultural research at land-grant universities. It established Agricultural Experiment Stations to advance science-based solutions in farming, sustainability, and rural development.
Research Databases and Publications
- AGRICOLA (Agricultural Online Access): A comprehensive database covering all aspects of agriculture, including agronomy, biology, chemistry, crop management, and ecology.
- AgEcon Search: A free, open-access repository of full-text scholarly literature in agricultural and applied economics.
- AGRIS (International System for Agricultural Science and Technology): A global public domain database with more than 12 million structured bibliographical records on agricultural science and technology.
- REEIS: The Research, Education, and Economics Information System (REEIS) is a source of information on the research, education and extension programs, projects and activities of the U. S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and its partner institutions.
- CRIS (Data Gateway): The Data Gateway enables users to find funding data, metrics, and information about research, education, and extension projects that have received grant awards from NIFA.
Skill-Building and Educational Resources
- Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) Resources: Provides research-based, farmer-driven information about practicing sustainable agriculture, including topics like composting, soil analysis, and earthworms.
- LinkedIn Learning: Offers a vast library of courses to help students learn new skills relevant to agricultural sciences and beyond.