The Department of Agriculture's 1890 Institution Capacity Building Grants Program awarded Lincoln University a $749,846 Project Grant with a performance period from April 15, 2024 to April 14, 2027. Through this grant, Lincoln University will establish a localized network of farmers, landowners, and researchers interested in "forest farming" practices that cultivate high-value specialty crops in forest understories. The project will create demonstration sites, conduct training workshops and hands-on activities, and develop a statewide network to promote the adoption of forest farming techniques, particularly among socially disadvantaged and limited-resource farmers. The grant will also integrate educational components, including graduate and undergraduate student training and citizen science projects. This project builds Lincoln University's capacity in teaching, research, and extension related to sustainable agriculture and agroforestry practices.
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