Stakeholder Listening Opportunity for Priorities in Research, Education and Extension

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USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture announces its stakeholder listening initiative "NIFA Listens: Investing in Science to Transform Lives." This stakeholder listening opportunity informs the research, extension and education priorities of NIFA, which has the mission of investing in and advancing agricultural research, education and extension to solve societal challenges. For the purpose of this opportunity, Agriculture is defined broadly and includes research, extension, and education in food, fiber, forestry, range, nutritional and social sciences, including food safety and positive youth development. NIFA's investments in transformative science directly support the long-term prosperity and global pre-eminence of U.S. agriculture. This listening opportunity allows stakeholders to provide feedback on the following questions: "When considering all of agriculture, what is the greatest challenge that should be addressed through NIFA's research, education, and extension?", "In your field, what is the most-needed breakthrough in science/technology that would advance your agricultural enterprise?" and, "What is your top priority in food and agricultural research, extension, o