This $299,990 Project Grant award from the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (CFDA 10.216 - 1890 Institution Capacity Building Grants) supports a partnership between Alcorn State University (ASU), Alabama A&M University (AAMU), and the University of Puerto Rico Mayagüez (UPRM) to implement a multicultural educational internship and experiential learning program.
The goal is to broaden and strengthen undergraduate training in food, agriculture, tropical agriculture, nutrition, and natural resources, in order to increase the representation of minorities in these fields. Key project activities include developing new academic programs, providing hands-on learning experiences, conducting research studies, and delivering extension programming. This initiative aligns with the NIFA strategic goals of building human capacity and diversity in the agricultural workforce to address critical national issues around food security, climate change, and natural resource management. The project period runs from May 1, 2024 to April 30, 2027.
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