Awards issued prior to january 20, 2025, were funded under previous administrations and may not reflect the priorities and policies of the current administration.** the goal of AR communiversityis…

Awards issued prior to january 20, 2025, were funded under previous administrations and may not reflect the priorities and policies of the current administration.** the goal of AR communiversityis to increase the number of rural 6TH to 12TH grade students pursuing agricultural degrees and entering the agriculture workforce in arkansas. AR communiversity is a multidisciplinary and collaborative partnership of the university of arkansas division of agriculture, university of arkansas-fayetteville, university of arkansas-pine bluff, arkansas tech, arkansas state, and community partners, arkansas lighthouse charter schools and crystal bridges. In partnership with UAF, lighthouse is located in a small rural community. AR communiversity holistically supports and expands rural students' knowledge and experience with agricultural sciences in education and extension functions throughout the state of arkansas. AR communiversity focuses on(goal 1) creating immersive experiential curriculum for 100 rural 6TH to 12TH grade students (per year); (goal 2) mentorship and leadership opportunities in partnership with 50 collegiate students; and (goal 3) creation of curriculum and instructional materials as well as an youth summit to amplify AR communiversity partnerships and stakeholders across the state of arkansas. AR communiversity plays a key role in building an agri-stem pathway program that impacts rural communities in supporting the land-grant mission in the state of arkansas