Black Farmers Mobilize to Protect Vital HBCU Scholarship
In the two weeks since the White House reversed course on the 1890 National Scholars Program and lifted its suspension, ...
USDA reinstates 1890 scholarship that helps Mississippi HBCU students study farming, food
The USDA reopened applications for the 1890 Scholars Program. It aims to train new Black farmers, food workers and helps HBCU ...
USDA suspends 1890 scholarship that helps Mississippi HBCU students, current class can finish
Scholarship Program aimed to train new Black farmers. Meet 12 Alcorn University students in Mississippi the scholarships help ...
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USDA suspends 1890 scholarship that helps Mississippi HBCU students, current class can finish
Nineteen 1890 land grant colleges ... USDA is optimizing operations and strengthening its ability to serve farmers, ranchers, and the agriculture community. Like other programs within the ...
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'I don't have a Plan B': SC farmers threatened by federal funding freeze face uncertainty
GREENVILLE — Ted Stewart spent $13,000 on a tractor — plus more on seeds — to join a federal pilot project promoting sustainable farm practices. Now he's not sure if the program is even ...
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USDA suspends1890 National Scholars Program for HBCUs. Which Louisiana school is impacted?
gaining hands-on experience by assisting farmers with loans, as well as by providing operational supports and customer service, according to USDA's blog post. The 1890 National Scholars Program ...
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The Informer: Lake Charles Rice Mill explosion ends saga that began in 1890s
A raging fire destroyed the historic Lake Charles Rice Mill on North Kirkman Street, engulfing the central warehouse and a ...
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USDA ends $1 billion for schools, food banks to buy food from local suppliers
directed to reinstate nearly 6,000 fired USDA employees USDA reopens 1890 National Scholars Program ... that feeding children and supporting local farmers are no longer 'priorities,' and it's ...
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UAPB's 'Hip Hop Farmers' series aims to inspire minority youth into agriculture careers
A video series, titled "Hip Hop Farmers," shares an inside look with ... while the second show is scheduled for February 27 at the S.J. Parker 1890 Extension Complex Auditorium.
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CBC calls Trump suspension of USDA 1890 Scholars program ‘outrageous’
“The Trump Administration’s decision to suspend the 1890 Scholars Program ‘pending ... and strengthening its ability to serve farmers, ranchers, and the agriculture community.