AgriProspects 第一轮资助项目闪电轮获奖者.pdf

1、This work is supported by the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative(AFRI)-National Extension Clearinghouse for Industry and the Workforce,project award no.2023-67037-40533,from the U.S.Department of Agricultures National Institute of Food and Agriculture.Next up:AgriProspects GrantsRound 1 Lightn

2、ing RoundGrowing Kentucky Growers:A Project for Prison Horticulture Education ExpansionOverview:Growing Kentucky Growers addresses workforce gaps in the controlled environment agriculture(CEA)industry and supports inmate reintegration by providing specialized training in greenhouse construction and

3、maintenance.Partnering with the Kentucky Department of Corrections,the program enhances OSHA credentials,builds workforce pipelines,and promotes economic growth and public safety.Key Grant Outputs New training modules tailored to the needs of the CEA industry and deliver them through existing hortic

4、ultural program Introduction of technologies and hands-on skills that are applicable to CEA and relevant operations Train and certify the trainer Collect student feedback to assess learning experience and skill development Partner:Kentucky Dept of CorrectionsContacts:Qinglu Ying-qinglu.yinguky.eduPh

5、ase 1(of 3)Modernization and Expansion of WSU Extensions Cultivating Success Sustainable Small Farms Education ProgramOverview:The goal of Cultivating SuccessTM is to provide beginning and existing farmers with the planning and decision-making tools,production skills,and support necessary to develop

6、 a sustainable farm or food business by connecting students with farmers and exposing them to real world situations through a community-based,experiential approach.Key Grant Outputs:1.New technology integration into course design&delivery2.Designing and piloting multiple engagement options3.Restruct