By Blake Jackson
A recent conference brought together deans and senior leaders from southern land-grant institutions to discuss strategies for advancing agriculture, community well-being, and economic development.
The event, hosted by the University of Kentucky and Kentucky State University, provided a platform for collaboration and knowledge sharing among attendees.
The Southern Region Administrative Heads and Council on Agricultural Research, Extension and Teaching (S-AHS/CARET) conference offered a unique opportunity for leaders and stakeholders to explore the rich agricultural landscape of Central Kentucky while engaging in productive discussions. Participants toured local farms and research facilities, gaining insights into the region’s agricultural industry.
"It was a privilege to share this impactful event with our partner Kentucky State University," said Nancy Cox, vice president of Land-Grant Engagement and dean of Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment. "This conference was special because of the perspectives from our citizen partners on CARET. Together we are working to enhance our agricultural industries, bolster community health and drive economic development throughout the Southern region."
The conference emphasized the importance of collaboration between land-grant institutions, highlighting the complementary strengths of 1862 and 1890 institutions. "The extraordinary connection between our 1862 state land-grant universities and 1890 Historically Black Colleges and Universities is exemplified through the goal of creating partnerships that extend expertise in research, teaching and Extension to our stakeholders," said Douglas Steele, the Association of Public Land-Grant Universities (APLU) vice president of food, agriculture and natural resources.
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