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The U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) has awarded $262,500 to North Dakota State University (NDSU) to address the shortage of experts in agricultural management and economics. In addition to this, the grant aims to empower women and underrepresented groups in the agriculture and food production sector.

NIFA's investment of $3.2 million in Food and Ag Sciences National Needs Graduate and Post-grad Fellowship Grants includes these funds for NDSU. The National Needs Fellowship program offered by NIFA aims to train students pursuing masters and doctoral degrees and provide them with additional education in the food and agricultural sciences.

According to Senator Cramer, who announced the grant, this funding is crucial in addressing the current shortage of experts in agricultural management and economics. He states, "This grant will not only support the education of future policy makers, researchers, and educators in the food and agricultural sciences, but it will also empower women and underrepresented groups in the agriculture and food production sector."

The grant will contribute to empowering women and underrepresented groups by providing them with the necessary resources and support to succeed in agribusiness education. This will help create a more diverse and inclusive agricultural industry.

NDSU President Bresciani also expressed his gratitude for the grant, stating, "We are extremely grateful to NIFA for their investment in our university and the agricultural community. This funding will enable us to train the next generation of leaders in the field of agribusiness and economics, with a focus on empowering women and underrepresented groups."

Overall, this grant from NIFA to NDSU is a significant step towards addressing the shortage of experts in agricultural management and economics. It not only provides financial support for students pursuing advanced degrees, but it also promotes diversity and inclusion in the agriculture and food production sector. With this investment, NDSU will be able to train a new generation of leaders who will contribute to the growth and development of the agricultural industry.

For additional details, please follow this link: https://www.cramer.senate.gov/news/press-releases/sen-cramer-nifa-awards-262500-to-ndsu-to-empower-women-leaders-in-agribusiness-education