To improve the quality of life of the puerto rican family in socioeconomically disadvantaged through an educational process based on scientific research and focused on clientele's needs and issues

This $223,786.30 Cooperative Agreement award from the United States Department of Agriculture's Natural Resources Conservation Service (CFDA 10.912 - Environmental Quality Incentives Program) supports the Agricultural Extension Service, a Puerto Rican government entity, in delivering a range of programs focused on improving agricultural practices, nutrition education, youth development, and community resilience across the island.

Key products and services under this grant include disseminating research-based knowledge, providing technical assistance to farmers and families, implementing integrated pest management strategies, conducting sustainable agriculture research, and offering youth development programs like 4-H. The award aims to enhance environmental benefits, improve soil health, manage water resources, and support climate-smart agricultural practices in Puerto Rico. This grant is part of the USDA's broader efforts to promote agricultural production, forest management, and environmental quality as compatible national goals through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program.