The U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture (USDA NIFA) awarded a $750,000 Capacity Building Grant for Non-Land Grant Colleges of Agriculture (CFDA 10.326) to a partnership between Sam Houston State University (SHSU), Texas Tech University (TTU), and Texas A&M University-Kingsville (TAMUK). The 4-year project, set to run from September 2024 to August 2028, aims to empower pre-service agriculture, food, and natural resources (AFNR) teachers through professional networking, cultural values training, leadership development, and agricultural literacy experiences. Key project components include a legislative leadership event, a week-long summer experiential learning program focused on regional agricultural topics, and the development of online leadership and policy training modules. The partnership is expected to impact approximately 260 Texas pre-service AFNR teachers, helping to address the issue of teacher attrition in agricultural education.
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