To increase the number of minority conservation and natural resourcespecialists trained to serve the public

The Department of Agriculture National Resources Conservation Service awarded a $369,433 Cooperative Agreement to South Carolina State University through December 15, 2024 under the Soil and Water Conservation CFDA #10.902 program. The award will increase the number of minority conservation and natural resources specialists trained to serve the public by allowing the agency and university to collaborate on educating youth about career opportunities and skills in these fields. As part of this cooperative effort, South Carolina State University will work directly with the NRCS to provide conservation technical assistance and outreach to landowners, organizations, and tribes in South Carolina on sustainably managing soil and water resources.

This agreement will allow bothparties the opportunity to work together in educating youth aboutvarious career opportunities and the necessary skills to be successful.