RREA PRAIRIE VIEW A&M UNIVERSITY

• Sponsoring Institution: National Institute of Food and Agriculture
• Project Status: NEW
• Funding Source: RREA
• Reporting Frequency: Annual
• Accession No.: 1021994
• Project No.: TEXX2019-BUNCH
• Project Start Date: Jan 16, 2020
• Project End Date: Sep 30, 2021

Project Director
Bunch, CL, .

Recipient Organization
PRAIRIE VIEW A&M UNIVERSITY
P.O. Box 519, MS 2001
PRAIRIE VIEW,TX 77446

Performing Department
Cooperative Extension Service

Non Technical Summary
The Renewable Resources Extension Act (RREA) program conducted by the Cooperative Extension Program at Prairie View A&M University focuses on assisting landowners. The program focuses on the following topics and strategic issues identified in the RREA plan: 1. Ensuring Healthy Ecosystems; 2. Enhancing Economic Benefits and 3. Building Capacity Through Enhanced Connections. The Cooperative Extension Program will deliver educational programs and provide landowner assistance through its network of extension agents, subject matter specialist, and by partnering with community based organizations.

Animal Health Component

10%

Research Effort Categories

Basic

(N/A)

Applied

(N/A)

Developmental

(N/A)

Classification

Knowledge Area (KA)	Subject of Investigation (SOI)	Field of Science (FOS)	Percent
125	0199	3020	30%
511	0699	3020	30%
903	6010	3020	40%

Knowledge Area
511 - New and Improved Non-Food Products and Processes; 125 - Agroforestry; 903 - Communication, Education, and Information Delivery;

Subject Of Investigation
0199 - Soil and land, general; 6010 - Individuals; 0699 - Trees, forests, and forest products, general;

Field Of Science
3020 - Education;

Keywords

socially disadvantaged landowners

forest stewardship

prairie view a&m university

Goals / Objectives
To develop unique education projects to address current & emerging renewable energy issues. In order to accomplish this goal we will assist landowners in developing forest management plans to address heirs property, feral hog, and agriculture issues.

Project Methods
In order to accomplish this goal we will assist landowners by conducting workshops and field days for landowners and extension personnel, and conduct one-on-one sitevisits with landowners to develop forest management plans, which will include bee keeping to improve pollination and managing feral hogs.

Progress 01/16/20 to 09/30/20

Outputs
Target Audience:The primary target audience for this project will be landowners. They will learn about effective land management techniques and best practices to develop and maintain sustainable forestry production and management. Changes/Problems:COVID-19- Social distancing and prohibited from assembling. What opportunities for training and professional development has the project provided?This project has provided opportunities for workshops, trainings, and partnerships with state agencies and CBOs. How have the results been disseminated to communities of interest?These results have been disseminated through electronic methods (email, Facebook, etc.). What do you plan to do during the next reporting period to accomplish the goals?Expand partnerships and include industry organizations to participate.

Impacts
What was accomplished under these goals? This project will provide outreach and assistance to 300-500 landowners across the state of Texas over the next three years. These landowners will be provided with education and training on developing and implementing forest management plans, increasing their income through Agroforestry production and management practices, and controlling and managing feral hog and other invasive species. They will also learn about estate planning and heirs property and how they can maintain control of their land and increase generational wealth.

Publications