Progress 06/01/22 to 05/31/23
Outputs
Target Audience:Lincoln University students, staff, and faculty; Missouri communities; US Congress; National Institute of Food and Agriculture-United States Department of Agriculture (USDA-NIFA); Other Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs); Missouri Department of Conservation; Missouri Department of Agriculture; Missouri Department of Natural Resources; University of Missouri-Columbia and Rolla, University of Illinois-Urbana-Champagne, and the scientific community (research presentations/abstracts and peer-reviewed publications); US agriculture industries, and non-profit ventures. Changes/Problems:1) Many faculty and staff leaving jobs/positionscan impact the scholarship program. 2) A serious pandemic can affect the progress of students hands-on experience. What opportunities for training and professional development has the project provided?1) Scholars are members of theAgClub and MANRRS;and participate in professional activities to increase their professional skill set. 2) The College of Agriculture, Environmental and Human Sciences and the Department of Agriculture and Environmental Sciencespartnerand collaboratewith industry players (e.g., Scoular, Cargill, Boeing, etc.), and the University of Illinois - Urbana Champagne, Missouri Department of Conservation, USDA,US EPA, the University of Missouri-Columbia and othersfor internships, practicums, and other career opportunities for students. LU 1890 scholars receive information on internships and job opportunities via emails and during the 1890 scholars' monthly meetings. 3) Scholars have the opportunity to increase their knowledge, experience, andreadiness for Ag careers through certification programs.. How have the results been disseminated to communities of interest?1)The progress report for the 1890 Agriculture Scholar Program is shared each semester with the Dean (College of Agriculture), faculty and staff in the college including the satellite offices under the college of Agriculture, LU upper administration, and other stakeholders/partners. 2) The success of the scholarship program is shared with industry and governmental agencies (e.g., USDA) seeking qualified individuals for Ag jobs. 3)Annual progress reporton the scholarshipis communicated to the USDA scholarship program manager. 4) Conference presentations/abstracts,research articles, and extension leaflets are communicated via symposia abstracts, journals, community outreach, and college newsletter. What do you plan to do during the next reporting period to accomplish the goals?All scholars will continue to engage in various college activities for excellent academic careers. 1) All scholars take a minimum of 12 credit hours of lectures and some involve online and laboratory hands-on experience. 2) Students are engaged in mentoring and volunteering activities e.g., FFA, Ag Literacy, and other field day programs. 3) Students will engage in development activities e.g., experiential learning research, extension work/surveys, community service to gain experience, 4) There is the potential for research or extension conference presentations and article publications. 5) Scholars will gain leadership skills through workshops in the College of Agriculture, in existing grant projects, and with collaborators/partners. 6) Scholars are encouraged to apply and receive internships for academic career development and growth. 7) Graduating scholars will advance to graduate school, take up careers or engage in enterprise.
Impacts
What was accomplished under these goals?
1) Recruitment materials (1890 scholarship pamphlet, flyer for the BS degree program in Agriculture) were developed and the Lincoln University (LU) Agriculture Department's web page was updated to better improve the reach and advertisement of the USDA 1890 Agriculture scholarship. 2) The College of Agriculture, Environmental, and Human Sciences partnered with LU Admissions on recruitment into the Ag degree program. In fall 2022, over thirty (30) were recruited into the Ag degree program. 3) Scholars engaged in experiential learning activities with faculty and staff with knowledge and experience in various agriculture sub-areas (aquaculture, water quality, hemp production and genetics, new vegetable, crops, hydroponics vegetable production, forest hydrology,soil health, etc. 4) Students gained knowledge in agriculture topics during the college seminar series, 5) Scholars engaged extension staff to gain experience in survey preparation, extension reports, fieldwork, etc. 6) Scholars received internships to better increase their experience and the potential for jobs in the Ag industry and governmental agencies.
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