To develop competent and dedicated scientists with knowledge of and sensitivity for a culturally diverse agricultural workforce, and to promote and expand adoption of regenerative farming practices…

This federal Cooperative Agreement award, issued by the United States Department of Agriculture's Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) under the Soil and Water Conservation program (CFDA 10.902), provides $649,152 in funding to Kentucky State University (KSU) from August 1, 2024 to July 31, 2027. The award aims to develop competent and dedicated agricultural scientists with knowledge of culturally diverse workforces, and to promote the adoption of regenerative farming practices. KSU, a historically black land-grant university, will leverage its expertise in agricultural research, education, and extension to deliver these objectives through collaborative projects with other institutions and community organizations across Kentucky.

To develop competent and dedicated scientists with knowledge of and sensitivity for a culturally diverse agricultural workforce, and to promote and expand adoption of regenerative farming practices by…