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Kentucky State University Awarded $380,000 in Grants for Controlled Environment Agriculture Research
Kentucky State University (KSU) was awarded $250,000 and $130,000 in grants for a total of $380,000 by the US Department for Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Research Service to conduct urban agriculture research with a focus on controlled environment agriculture. The projects titled, “Screening Tomatoes and Swiss Chard Varieties that are Suitable for Controlled Environment Agriculture” and “Effect of Light and Nutrients Applicati...
Kentucky State University’s 4-H Youth Development Program Hosted the Annual Summer Transportation Institute
Celebrating 21 years and counting, the Annual Summer Transportation Institute (STI 2024) took flight on Kentucky State University (KSU) campus. STI, facilitated by 4-H Youth Development, is a signature urban summer camp that stands out for its innovative approach in fostering interest and expertise in transportation-related fields among youth. STI goes beyond the traditional classroom learning by immersing participants in dynamic,...
Kentucky State University Board of Regents to conduct quarterly meeting December 6th
The Kentucky State University Board of Regents will convene for a regular quarterly meeting on Friday, December 06, 2024. The meeting will begin at 10:00 a.m. via teleconference and in-person. Zoom Link: https://kysu.zoom.us/j/94602238075 Webinar ID: 946 0223 8075 One Tap Mobile: US: +16469313860,,94602238075# or +13017158592,,94602238075# December 06, 2024 Quarterly Meeting Agenda
Urban Agriculture Project at Kentucky State University
Under the direction of Dr. Nzaramyimana Theoneste, a group of four graduate students and three undergraduate students at Kentucky State University conducted research on urban farming. Urban agriculture focuses on generating fresh produce and making it accessible to areas that lack access to it. This research took place at the Dr. Harold R. Benson Research Farm and The Kentucky State University West Farm. Throughout the duration of...