SMALL FARMS. RESEARCH. OUTREACH.
Retired National Program Leader for Small Farms at USDA–NIFA. Now serving as a volunteer program adviser with Virginia State University’s Small Farm Outreach Program.
A background in service.
A focus on agriculture.
Virginia State University
College of Agriculture
National Program Leader
Small Farms · USDA–NIFAMEET DENIS
Small-farm research.
Extension. Community connections.
Denis Ebodaghe, Ph.D., is a retired National Program Leader for Small Farms at the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA).
His federal work included small-farm research and Extension program development. His published work and a recorded interview also address the Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development Program and educational resources for new producers.
Today, he serves as a volunteer program adviser with the Small Farm Outreach Program in Virginia State University’s College of Agriculture.
Small Farm Outreach Program · College of Agriculture
National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) · IFPS
Former federal service · Washington, DC
Professional background: LinkedInFarm Answers interview
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
A closer look at the work.
Interviews and writing on small farms
and beginning producers.
A conversation with host Curtis Mahnken about the Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development Program, Farm Answers, and resources for new producers.
Listen to the interviewCo-authored with Jill S. Auburn, Desiree K. Rucker-Ross, and Wesley R. Dean, this article examines support for people entering farming and ranching.
Read the articleThese are historical contributions. Program details and positions in the linked material reflect their publication dates.
START WITH A CONNECTION
A question about a small farm. An introduction.
An idea for working together.
There’s a place to begin.
Have a question about your small farm or where to find information? Introduce yourself and share what you’re working on.
Start hereInterested in a conversation about agricultural outreach, community connections, or an opportunity to collaborate?
Let’s connectStarting a farm or ranch? Share your questions and explore education and outreach resources for new producers.
Make an introductionSTRAIGHT FROM THE SOURCE
Explore the official sources for program information, agricultural education, and agency resources.
Official resources. Always linked directly.Program applications and official decisions are handled by the relevant institutions—not through this personal website.
Agricultural education and outreach for small farmers and ranchers.
ext.vsu.edu Opens in a new tab USDA · NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURENIFA’s official program overview, eligibility information, and current agency contacts.
nifa.usda.gov Opens in a new tabLET’S CONNECT
A question. A new idea.
A connection worth making.
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