<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><item href="/news/2026/3/usda-awards-kysu-millions-in-capacity-building-grants.php" dsn="news"><featured>true</featured><pubDate>03/04/2026</pubDate><title>USDA awards Kentucky State University $1.7 million in Capacity Building Grants</title><author/><summary>Four projects will strengthen applied training, producer support, and interdisciplinary problem-solving in Kentucky agriculture.</summary><image><img src="/brand-identity-approved-images/news-images-marketing/USDA%20awards%20Kentucky%20State%20University.jpg" alt="Placeholder"/></image><caption/><description>Four projects will strengthen applied training, producer support, and interdisciplinary problem-solving in Kentucky agriculture.FRANKFORT, Ky. — A $1.7 million federal investment will help Kentucky State University expand hands-on learning for students and deliver practical training and technical support for producers. The work is designed to improve food safety, strengthen farm businesses, and build job-ready skills for modern agriculture.The...</description></item>