Agriculture Archives - HBCU Buzz https://hbcubuzz.com/tag/agriculture/ HBCU Buzz delivers HBCU news, insights and editorials from the Black College community. Since 2011, HBCU Buzz has been a resource for prospective & current students and alumni. Thu, 20 Feb 2025 17:17:54 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.2 https://hbcubuzz.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/15/2024/07/cropped-hbcu-buzz-favicon-1.png?w=32 Agriculture Archives - HBCU Buzz https://hbcubuzz.com/tag/agriculture/ 32 32 235275373 HBCU Celebrates Black History Month with “Hip Hop Farmers” Screenings to Inspire Future Agricultural Leaders https://hbcubuzz.com/104621/hbcu-celebrates-black-history-month-with-hip-hop-farmers-screenings-to-inspire-future-agricultural-leaders/ https://hbcubuzz.com/104621/hbcu-celebrates-black-history-month-with-hip-hop-farmers-screenings-to-inspire-future-agricultural-leaders/#respond Thu, 20 Feb 2025 17:17:53 +0000 https://hbcubuzz.com/?p=104621 The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff School of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Human Sciences uniquely celebrates Black History Month by hosting two on-campus screenings of the film series Hip Hop Farmers. Dr. Obadiah Njue, interim dean and director of SAFHS, announced that the events will underscore the vital role of the U.S. Department of Agriculture […]

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]]> https://hbcubuzz.com/104621/hbcu-celebrates-black-history-month-with-hip-hop-farmers-screenings-to-inspire-future-agricultural-leaders/feed/ 0 104621 Weed Seeds: A New Frontier for HBCU Research https://hbcubuzz.com/104409/weed-seeds-a-new-frontier-for-hbcu-research/ https://hbcubuzz.com/104409/weed-seeds-a-new-frontier-for-hbcu-research/#respond Wed, 05 Feb 2025 19:23:09 +0000 https://hbcubuzz.com/?p=104409 Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) have long been at the forefront of innovation in education, research, and community development. With the rapid growth of industries related to weed and weed seeds, these institutions are uniquely positioned to explore the vast potential of this burgeoning market. From agricultural advancements to sustainable practices and economic empowerment, […]

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]]> https://hbcubuzz.com/104409/weed-seeds-a-new-frontier-for-hbcu-research/feed/ 0 104409 HBCU Garden Club Fights Food Insecurity Through “Foodscaping” https://hbcubuzz.com/104045/hbcu-garden-club-fights-food-insecurity-through-foodscaping/ https://hbcubuzz.com/104045/hbcu-garden-club-fights-food-insecurity-through-foodscaping/#respond Mon, 06 Jan 2025 18:00:00 +0000 https://hbcubuzz.com/?p=104045 Food insecurity remains a significant challenge for many families in Houston. Reports indicate that one in five families struggles to access sufficient food. The World Health Organization reports that this issue extends to college campuses nationwide, where approximately 40% of students face difficulty obtaining healthy, nutritious meals.  In response to this pressing concern, the College […]

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]]> https://hbcubuzz.com/104045/hbcu-garden-club-fights-food-insecurity-through-foodscaping/feed/ 0 104045 Bosnia-Herzegovina Takes a Step Forward in Veterinary Practices with HBCU https://hbcubuzz.com/103823/bosnia-herzegovina-takes-a-step-forward-in-veterinary-practices-with-hbcu/ https://hbcubuzz.com/103823/bosnia-herzegovina-takes-a-step-forward-in-veterinary-practices-with-hbcu/#comments Thu, 19 Dec 2024 20:45:00 +0000 https://hbcubuzz.com/?p=103823 Alabama A&M University has secured a $63,000 Cochran Fellowship Grant from the United States Department of Agriculture, a remarkable step toward international agricultural collaboration. This funding will facilitate specialized training for veterinarians and agricultural professionals from Bosnia-Herzegovina to address critical challenges in their livestock sector. Six veterinarians from Bosnia-Herzegovina recently participated in a comprehensive two-week […]

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]]> https://hbcubuzz.com/103823/bosnia-herzegovina-takes-a-step-forward-in-veterinary-practices-with-hbcu/feed/ 1 103823 HBCU Set to Expand Agricultural Horizons with New Buildings https://hbcubuzz.com/103801/hbcu-set-to-expand-agricultural-horizons-with-new-buildings/ https://hbcubuzz.com/103801/hbcu-set-to-expand-agricultural-horizons-with-new-buildings/#comments Wed, 18 Dec 2024 18:30:00 +0000 https://hbcubuzz.com/?p=103801 Tennessee State University is gearing up to construct two state-of-the-art buildings dedicated to its College of Agriculture. The announcement comes following the approval of their design phase by the Tennessee State Building Commission. With a significant investment of $63 million, these new facilities—a Food and Animal Science building and an Environmental Science building—will encompass a […]

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]]> https://hbcubuzz.com/103801/hbcu-set-to-expand-agricultural-horizons-with-new-buildings/feed/ 1 103801 HBCU Seeks Aspiring Farmers for Comprehensive Training Program https://hbcubuzz.com/103708/hbcu-seeks-aspiring-farmers-for-comprehensive-training-program/ https://hbcubuzz.com/103708/hbcu-seeks-aspiring-farmers-for-comprehensive-training-program/#comments Thu, 12 Dec 2024 21:00:00 +0000 https://hbcubuzz.com/?p=103708 The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is inviting aspiring agriculturalists to join its Beginning Farmers Class, a key initiative of the Small Farm Program. Dr. Henry English, the program director, announced that recruitment is now open for this enriching series of workshops designed to equip participants with essential farming skills. The Beginning Farmers Class […]

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]]> https://hbcubuzz.com/103708/hbcu-seeks-aspiring-farmers-for-comprehensive-training-program/feed/ 3 103708 Retired Nurse Becomes HBCU’s First Horticulture Graduate  https://hbcubuzz.com/103647/retired-nurse-becomes-hbcus-first-horticulture-graduate/ https://hbcubuzz.com/103647/retired-nurse-becomes-hbcus-first-horticulture-graduate/#comments Tue, 10 Dec 2024 18:00:00 +0000 https://hbcubuzz.com/?p=103647 The University of the Virgin Islands School of Agriculture is celebrating its first-ever horticulture certificate recipient, Janice Brooks. This milestone reflects the school’s commitment to agricultural education since its establishment in 2020. The school offers a variety of academic programs, including five bachelor’s degrees, four associate degrees, and six certificates across different agricultural fields. Brooks, […]

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]]> https://hbcubuzz.com/103647/retired-nurse-becomes-hbcus-first-horticulture-graduate/feed/ 1 103647 Tennessee State University Reopens Key Facilities, Celebrates Resilience During Small Farm Expo https://hbcubuzz.com/101682/tennessee-state-university-reopens-key-facilities-celebrates-resilience-during-small-farm-expo/ Wed, 18 Sep 2024 18:13:17 +0000 https://hbcubuzz.com/?p=86720 Tennessee State University celebrated the reopening of its agricultural facilities during the 20th Annual Small Farm Expo.

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]]> 101682 SC State University Celebrates Successful First Year of Climate-Smart Partnership with Farmers https://hbcubuzz.com/101313/sc-state-university-celebrates-successful-first-year-of-climate-smart-partnership-with-farmers/ Mon, 26 Aug 2024 20:57:30 +0000 https://hbcubuzz.com/?p=86205 South Carolina State University Public Service & Agriculture celebrated the successful first year of its Climate-Smart Grown in SC partnership.

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