Communication
2021 Annual Report
DWFI’s research, policy development and educational programming are advanced through its communication team. The institute communicates program outcomes and impacts with stakeholders in the U.S. and around the world. Audiences include: agricultural producers and water managers; local, state, national and international government delegates; industry leaders, private companies, non-profits and NGOs; faculty, scholars, and undergraduate/graduate students at NU and other educational institutions; and the general public.
The institute’s communication strategy helps build relationships, using the most appropriate media and communication format, to position DWFI as the preeminent U.S.-based resource for sustainable water and food system research, innovation and education. The institute fosters support by engaging stakeholders in two-way information sharing, attracting new advocates and partners through successful conferences, projects and events, as well as sharing updates through email newsletters, website content, social media, news releases and other forms of outreach.
Water for Food Podcast Makes a Splash
DWFI works to ensure global food security without compromising the use of water to meet other essential human and environmental needs.
Water for Food E-newsletter Sees 20% Increase in Readership
The monthly Water for Food Digest e-newsletter is an important communication tool for reaching stakeholders with current news and events related to its work.
Virtual Content Keeps DWFI Engaged with Stakeholders
The DWFI website continues to be a hub for institute updates and information, especially during the pandemic when many are engaging online.
ANNUAL REPORT 2021
- Overview
- Letter from the Executive Director
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Research and Projects
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Global and National
- DWFI Leads Smallholder Sustainable Irrigation Entrepreneurship Project in Sub-Saharan Africa
- New Agricultural Water Economics Team Advances Water Policy
- Small Rwandan Agribusiness Entrepreneurs Work in New Ways Following COVID-19 Restrictions
- Future Farming: Integrated Water Management Leads to Profitability and Sustainability
- Modeling Brazilian Aquifer Will Help Farmers Maximize Crop Water Productivity
- DWFI experts contribute to FAOs State of Food and Agriculture 2020
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Nebraska
- Hub Brings Together Faculty for Greater Impact in Water and Cropping Systems
- Researchers Explore Potential AltEn Ethanol Plant Contamination Effects on Local Residents
- Impact of Covid-19 on Midwest Agtech Entrepreneurship
- Nebraska Nitrate Working Groups Tackle Persistent Drinking Water Contamination
- Nebraska Smart Farms Drive Technology Adoption
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Faculty Fellows and Supported Students
- DWFI Welcomes Eight New Faculty Fellows
- DWFI Funds Research of 10 New Students in Food and Water Security
- Water for Food Student Impact Workshop and Research Forum
- Investigating Climate’s Influence on Atrazine Groundwater Contamination
- Sustainable Water Management: Solving the Mystery of Nebraska’s Intricate Aquifer System
- Drones Provide Detailed Picture of Wetland Health
- Understanding Corn Ear Abnormalities to Close Yield Gaps
- Aerial Imagery Helps Assess Cover Crop Impacts on Cash Crop Growth and Development
- Examining the Effects of Agrichemical Contaminants on Pediatric Cancers
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Global and National
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Education
- Virtual Webinar Series Attracts Diverse Audiences
- One Health Webinar Series Discusses Health and Well-being of Humans Animals and the Environment
- Water and Health Summit Brings Together Leaders to Clarify Issues in Nebraska, Define Solutions
- NWC Hosts Virtual Mini-Conference
- 2021 Spring Seminar Series Focused on Race, Justice and the Environment
- Policy Team Leads Student Course on Securing and Sustaining Water for Food Globally
- Plans for Water for Food Global Forum Underway
- Regional Event Localizes Findings of the 2020 Lancet Countdown Report
- Communication
- Development and Organizational Sustainability
- Resources
- Search
ANNUAL REPORT 2021
- Overview
- Letter from the Executive Director
-
Research and Projects
-
Global and National
- DWFI Leads Smallholder Sustainable Irrigation Entrepreneurship Project in Sub-Saharan Africa
- New Agricultural Water Economics Team Advances Water Policy
- Small Rwandan Agribusiness Entrepreneurs Work in New Ways Following COVID-19 Restrictions
- Future Farming: Integrated Water Management Leads to Profitability and Sustainability
- Modeling Brazilian Aquifer Will Help Farmers Maximize Crop Water Productivity
- DWFI experts contribute to FAOs State of Food and Agriculture 2020
-
Nebraska
- Hub Brings Together Faculty for Greater Impact in Water and Cropping Systems
- Researchers Explore Potential AltEn Ethanol Plant Contamination Effects on Local Residents
- Impact of Covid-19 on Midwest Agtech Entrepreneurship
- Nebraska Nitrate Working Groups Tackle Persistent Drinking Water Contamination
- Nebraska Smart Farms Drive Technology Adoption
-
Faculty Fellows and Supported Students
- DWFI Welcomes Eight New Faculty Fellows
- DWFI Funds Research of 10 New Students in Food and Water Security
- Water for Food Student Impact Workshop and Research Forum
- Investigating Climate’s Influence on Atrazine Groundwater Contamination
- Sustainable Water Management: Solving the Mystery of Nebraska’s Intricate Aquifer System
- Drones Provide Detailed Picture of Wetland Health
- Understanding Corn Ear Abnormalities to Close Yield Gaps
- Aerial Imagery Helps Assess Cover Crop Impacts on Cash Crop Growth and Development
- Examining the Effects of Agrichemical Contaminants on Pediatric Cancers
-
Global and National
-
Education
- Virtual Webinar Series Attracts Diverse Audiences
- One Health Webinar Series Discusses Health and Well-being of Humans Animals and the Environment
- Water and Health Summit Brings Together Leaders to Clarify Issues in Nebraska, Define Solutions
- NWC Hosts Virtual Mini-Conference
- 2021 Spring Seminar Series Focused on Race, Justice and the Environment
- Policy Team Leads Student Course on Securing and Sustaining Water for Food Globally
- Plans for Water for Food Global Forum Underway
- Regional Event Localizes Findings of the 2020 Lancet Countdown Report
- Communication
- Development and Organizational Sustainability
- Resources
- Search
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