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IMPACT SUMMARIES
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Land-grant university research and Extension support resilience for youths, families and communities nationwide

Summary / Youth, Family, and Communities

Here are a few examples of that work:  The effectiveness of the Department of Defense’s Military Family Readiness System depends...

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Healthy foods and exercise equipment.

Land-grant university research and Extension strengthen nutrition, health and well-being

Nutrition and Health / Summary

Chronic diseases are the leading cause of illness, disability and death in America. Research and Extension are fighting back. Over...

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Research and Extension ensure everyone has ample access to affordable, safe, nutritious food

Food Security / Summary

Invasive pests damage crops, costing U.S. agriculture an estimated $30 billion every year. Pest management research and Extension stabilize...

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Research and Extension support resilient ecosystems

Environmental Stewardship / Summary

Recent studies and programs are conserving and protecting water used for drinking, fishing, irrigation and recreation.  Washington research helped establish...

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Research and Extension make agricultural systems more efficient, profitable, competitive and resilient

Agricultural Systems / Summary

Strategies and tools for managing crop pests and diseases have increased productivity and profitability. For example: Extension units across the...

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Improving financial literacy and well-being in adults

Summary / Youth, Family, and Communities

Adults in the U.S. often struggle with financial well-being. They face challenges including insufficient savings, debt struggles and confusion...

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Growing tomorrow’s citizens: Land-grant universities empower youth voices

Summary / Youth, Family, and Communities

Civic engagement is essential to youth development because it builds leadership, responsibility, critical thinking and a sense of belonging....

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Youths wearing life vests stand on a dock as they fill out forms while an adult explains the process

Extension introduces youths to career opportunities in agriculture and STEM

Summary / Youth, Family, and Communities

The United States is facing a dearth of skilled and educated workers across the agricultural industry. With many young...

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Connecting communities through digital skills, broadband initiatives

Summary / Youth, Family, and Communities

Extension programs at land-grant universities address community needs nationwide by expanding digital infrastructure, supporting economic development and building technology...

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Farmer spreading feed for cattle

Confronting farm stress through research, Extension

Summary / Youth, Family, and Communities

Across the Land-grant University System, outreach and research-based work are critical to strengthening the health, safety and well-being of...

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