The Regents of the University of Minnesota received a $750,000 Project Grant award from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture (CFDA 10.307 - Organic Agriculture Research and Extension Initiative) to develop educational programs focused on organic animal production. The overarching goals are to: 1) sustain and support the expansion of organic agriculture by building a competent workforce, 2) enhance organic educational programs at land-grant universities, and 3) promote leadership and career success among underrepresented students in organic agriculture. Key products include developing two core courses and several modules on organic animal production, along with internship and directed study programs to provide students hands-on experiences and problem-solving skills. The project will leverage the university's organic certified facilities for student learning and focus on engaging underrepresented students through partnerships with tribal organizations. Project outcomes will be disseminated through publications, presentations, and online postings.
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