Imperial Valley College joins multi-year USDA Program for agricultural careers | News
Empire – Imperial Valley College partnered with three other colleges to participate in a multi-year agricultural training program. The university’s role in the partnership, which includes a $1.4 million grant for five-year program contributions, was approved by the university’s board of directors on July 19, according to an IVC press release. Friday, July 28th. The […]
USDA grant is largest ever for Hartnell College
Hartnell University won a $9.5 million federal grant, part of a $262.5 million investment by the USDA to fund higher education for low-income and disadvantaged communities. The project aims to promote high-skilled agriculture-related careers for Latino students. Titled “Learning Leadership at Hartnell University: A Career Path That Supports Greenery in America,” the project is a […]
USDA awards funding for Hartnell College and CSUMB ag programs – KION546
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced Monday morning funding for Hartnell University and California State University’s Monterey Bay Agriculture Program. Hartnell College has nearly $10 million in grants to help students pursue careers in agriculture. According to school officials, this is the largest grant in the history of the university. […]
USDA Selects UC ANR to Create Regional Food Business Center
The $35 million USDA Southwest Regional Food Business Center project will serve Colonia communities like this one in El Paso County, Texas. (Photo by Ricardo Vera) DAVIS, Calif. — The United States Department of Agriculture has announced the selection of USDA Regional Food Business Centers. Twelve organizations were selected to establish community food centers, including […]
USDA providing nearly $66 million for rural Arizona health care, infrastructure
arizona news Has been updated: February 19, 2023 11:27 AM (Pexel photo) PHOENIX — Last week, the US Department of Agriculture announced nearly $66 million in federal grants to support rural development in Arizona. The funds will be used for jobs, healthcare and infrastructure as part of the state’s Rural Partners Network. 17 projects Receive […]