Delaware State University

As the Human Population Increases Worldwide There Is a Growing Demand to Provide Sufficient and Nutritious Food. as a Result, There Is an Increase in the Job Market for Individuals Who Are Knowledgeable and Trained in the Areas of Food Agriculture, Natural Resources and Human (FANH) Sciences. Thus, We Must Develop a Diverse Workforce of Well-trained Agricultural Scientists, Natural Resource Managers and Nutritional Experts That Can Generate and Implement Innovative Solutions. to Develop an Effective Workforce That Is Well-trained Knowledgeable and Equipped We Need to Provide Graduate Students the Opportunities to Participate in Experiential Learning Activities Involving Research and Extension Engagement. This Will Allow Students to Gain Soft Technical and Research Skills, So They Are Able to Make the Link Between Course Work and Practical Applications in the Work Environment. the Proposed Project Aims to: 1) Expand Graduate STUDENTS' Knowledge and Experience Through Supervised Research and Extension Projects in Animal Plant Natural Resources And/or Nutritional Sciences; and 2) Develop STUDENTS' Soft and Leadership Skills Through Peer Mentoring Leadership Training and Dissemination of Research Data at Conferences and Extension Workshops. These Goals Are Aligned With Both Institutional Goals and Usda High Priority Areas in Food Safety and Security Sustainable Agriculture Family and Consumer Sciences and Others. This Project Is a Collaborative Effort Including Delaware State University and Tuskegee University. Implementation Will Significantly Enhance the Research Extension and Teaching Capacity at Both Institutions and Increase the Number of Well-trained Students Pursuing a Graduate Degree in Agricultural Natural Resources and Nutritional Sciences. This Project Aligned With the Eo 14283 on Hbcus to Bolster Workforce Preparation in Key Industries.