Progress 07/15/22 to 07/14/23
Outputs
Target Audience:Lincoln University students, faculty, and staff; Missouri communities; National Institute of Food and Agriculture-United States Department of Agriculture (USDA-NIFA); US Congress; Other Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs); Missouri Department of Conservation; Missouri Department of Agriculture; Missouri Department of Natural Resources; the 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. Changes/Problems:--Retirements of faculty, poor remunerations, and many vacant positions can affect the success of students. What opportunities for training and professional development has the project provided?--Scholars and as members of the AgClub and MANRRS gained leadership experience and engaged with fellow students in activities organized by their clubs -- Students know the importance of internships and certification programs for their career goals and are involved with various organizations/agencies e.g., Boeing, US EPA, USDA, Missouri Department of Conservation, etc. Internship opportunities are always emailed to students as soon as the opportunities are available. --Our scholars are encouraged to engage in scholarly works (e.g. conference presentations, publications, etc). 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 report on the scholarship is 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?--The scholars take a minimum of 12 credit hours of lectures and laboratory hands-on experience in their curriculum. --All scholars receive mentoring from faculty and staff throughout the year (advising, FFA, Ag literacy day, fieldwork, field days, research work, and conferences). --There is the potential for research or extension conference presentations and article publications. --Scholars will be encouraged to work with faculty and staff implementing grant research projects to gain skills. --Students will be encouraged to enroll in graduate studies.
Impacts
What was accomplished under these goals?
--About thirty students were recruited into the Lincoln University Agriculture degree program and received the USDA 1890 David Scott (full ride) Scholarship since they all met the stated criteria for this scholarship. --Recruitment materials (e.g., web page, flyer) were developed and disseminated to the College of Agriculture, LU admissions, and Missouri high schools and beyond. -- Scholarship recipients gained knowledge and experience in soil health, hemp production/genomics of cultivars, water quality, aquaculture, new vegetable crops (e.g. quinoa), hydroponics, vegetable production, forest hydrology, --College seminar series provided exposure to science/agriculture topics. --Scholars participated in the LU community garden, native plant species, and other extension activities to gain various skills. --Many of our scholars gained experience during internships.
Publications
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