2016 Research Innovation and Development Grants in Economics (RIDGE)
The RIDGE Program encourages new and innovative research on food assistance and nutrition issues and broadens the participation of social science scholars in this important research area. The annual conference is held to provide a forum for grant recipients and attendees to discuss results of recently funded grants on topics that includes food assistance program participation, food insecurity among vulnerable populations, and community influence on food assistance and dietary choices. RIDGE is administered in partnership with the University of Wisconsin-Madison and Purdue University.
Theme: The Impact of Food Assistance Programs on Child, Adult, and Family Well-Being
Sponsored by: Economic Research Service; Institute for Research on Poverty, University of Wisconsin-Madison; and the Center for Regional Development, Purdue University
Location and date: Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities (APLU)
1307 New York Avenue, NW
Washington, DC
October 20, 2016
Registration:
Attendance is free but registration is required due to limited space and security requirements. To attend the conference, register by email to Alex Majchrowicz at alexm@ers.usda.gov. Early registration is encouraged as conference capacity may be met prior to October 20.
A preliminary agenda is available.