formula [grant] funds to be distributed to the eligible institution for fiscal year 2007 and each year thereafter..."

Section 1449 also, defines non-federal sources as “funds made available to the eligible institution either through direct appropriation or any other authority (other than the authority to charge tuition and fees paid by students) provided by a State to an eligible institution to raise revenue, such as gift acceptance authority or user fees)…”

The KSU Land Grant Program is pursuing initiatives to serve the underserved through the Center for Sustainability of Farms and Families by the addition of the following research/extension/teaching units in:

1. Rural Development and Rural Sociology.
2. Food Science and Value-Added Technology.
3. Agriculture Economics and Value-Added Marketing.
4. Applied Biosystems Engineering.
5. Urban Agriculture,
6. Sustainable Poultry and Beef Production.
7. Sustainable Vegetable Breeding,
8. Organic/Sustainable Agronomy,
9. Nutrition and Human Health.
10. Youth Development and 4-H Specialist, and
11. Six small farm Extension agents will be deployed in the SOAR and urban areas in in Kentucky.

Summary

While Kentucky State University faces significant challenges, this is also a time of opportunity. Strategic investments in retention, academic quality, and recruitment will continue to increase enrollment and retention, as KSU continuously seeks to improve its academic and financial stability.

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