Mission Objectives

• Identify and prepare KSU students for job placement within USDA
• Student recruitment and counseling via community outreach
• Strengthen and improve KSU programs in teaching, research, and extension
• Strengthen and improve the relationship between USDA and KSU
• Assist KSU to obtain excess federal property for agriculturally related activities

Programs

• USDA 1890 National Scholars Program information
• Application for the USDA/1890 National Scholars Program
• Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources and Related Sciences
• 1890 Land Grant Institutions Rural Entrepreneurial Outreach and Development Initiative
• Kentucky Agriculture Council
• USDA Food and Agriculture Council
• Kentucky Highlands Empowerment Zone
• State Outreach Council's Response Team
• National Organization of Professional Black Natural Resources Conservation Service Employees