A new study from Purdue University and USDA/NIFA found that each year, the U.S. has a projected 44,232 more jobs in food, agriculture, and natural resources sciences than there are college graduates in these fields to fill the roles. With employer demand for skilled talent continuing to outpace supply, programs that provide hands‑on training and real‑world experience are more important than ever. Through …
1890 Extension Transforming Lives
From the 2023 1890 Extension Transforming Lives Report: The dynamic work of Cooperative Extension at the 1890 Land-grant Universities is changing lives and connecting people to vital information. Extension professionals have the unique responsibility of translating federal and state dollars into educational outreach that advances the well-being of their states’ diverse audiences, particularly those with limited social and economic resources. …
Giving Back: Juan M. Garcia, CARET Delegate
This National Volunteer Month, we celebrate those who serve on behalf of the land-grant university mission. Juan M. Garcia retired after a long career with the USDA and continues to give back to Texas agriculture by volunteering with the Council for Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching (CARET). Learn more about his service in this Q&A: Why do you volunteer for …