This $243,500 federal Project Grant award from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) under the Higher Education National Needs Graduate Fellowship Grants program (CFDA 10.210) supports the recruitment and training of five graduate students in climate-smart horticulture practices.
The goal of this 5-year project is to equip one PhD and four master's students with advanced knowledge and skills to address challenges posed by shifting environmental conditions on horticultural crop systems. The graduate fellows will receive mentoring in cutting-edge research across various horticultural production systems, including turf grass, ornamentals, vegetables, fruits, and nuts. This will enable the development of climate-adapted production techniques. The students will also engage in professional development, networking, and community outreach activities through seminars, grower days, extension workshops, and conference participation. Oklahoma State University is the primary awardee, with plans to recruit a diverse cohort of students from regional colleges and universities.
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