USDA Liaison Officer

Program Objectives  

• Create a closer partnership between USDA and 1890 Institutions.
• Attract more outstanding minority students to professional careers in agriculture, forestry, and related areas.
• Upgrade the physical facilities on the campuses.
• Broaden the research capabilities of the Institutions.
• Strengthen the 1890 University and College faculties.
• Enhance the competitiveness of agricultural sciences and the mission of USDA.

Primary Roles and Responsibilities of ALOs  

• Provide expertise on USDA programs.
• Coordinate USDA and 1890 programs and activities.
• Student recruitment and career counseling.
• Serve on local, state, and national committees and boards.
• Provide teaching assistance.
• Support outreach initiatives.

For more detail information about programs and activities, please call Eric Stout at 502-597-6738 or email eric.stout@kysu.edu.