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The Dean and Director of Land Grant Programs-90 Days In

2019-12-15T14:37:01-06:00

October 1, 2018 – It has been an honor and a privilege to assume my unique role over the last 90 days as the new Dean and Director of Land Grant Programs in the College of Agriculture and Human Sciences. Since arriving on "The Hill," it has also been my distinct mission to deliver on the ...

The Dean and Director of Land Grant Programs-90 Days In2019-12-15T14:37:01-06:00

Seasons Change, As Do Grocery Store Price Ranges

2018-11-29T13:56:31-06:00

September 17, 2018 - Depending on the season, you may need to brace yourself before your next trip to the grocery store.  Shopper Freda Love admits, she wasn’t ready for the sticker shock she experienced on grocery store shelves. “Is it just me or are food prices becoming more expensive?” she balked. The mother of ...

Seasons Change, As Do Grocery Store Price Ranges2018-11-29T13:56:31-06:00

Why Ag Nutrition? A Student Profile

2019-12-15T14:37:01-06:00

September 17, 2018 – It's one of the most important things a college student will do, choose a major. But choosing a major, that is right for you isn't always easy. Often young adults may have an idea of what they want to do, but it may not always correlate with what will make them ...

Why Ag Nutrition? A Student Profile2019-12-15T14:37:01-06:00

Rejuvenating Agriculture in the Minds of Middle School 4-H’ers

2019-12-15T14:37:02-06:00

August 6, 2018 - Within the last five years, according to the AgCareers.com Enrollment and Employment Outlook Survey, less than 1% of college students were in an agricultural major, even fewer were from ethnic minority populations. As such, college graduates enrolled in Ag career majors are more in demand than ever. The agriculture, nutrition and ...

Rejuvenating Agriculture in the Minds of Middle School 4-H’ers2019-12-15T14:37:02-06:00

Preliminary Analysis of Irrigation Water Needs for Turf Grass across Harris County

2019-12-15T14:37:02-06:00

August 6, 2018 - Harris County is the third most populated counties in the US. About 30% of domestic water use is for outdoor activities especially landscape irrigation and gardening. Optimum landscape and garden irrigation contribute to substantial water and energy savings and consequently reduction of CO2 emission into the atmosphere. A study is underway ...

Preliminary Analysis of Irrigation Water Needs for Turf Grass across Harris County2019-12-15T14:37:02-06:00

Empowering Students is the Solution

2019-12-15T14:37:02-06:00

August 6, 2018 - It is no longer enough for a student to be knowledgeable on the subject matter of a particular major, but also empowered with the soft skills necessary to enhance their employability. The Cooperative Agricultural Research Center (CARC) at Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU) demonstrates it is essential to teach students effective ...

Empowering Students is the Solution2019-12-15T14:37:02-06:00

YEP4Success: Youth Entrepreneurship Leads to Stronger Texas Economies

2019-12-15T14:37:02-06:00

July 9, 2018 - Concerns about small business access to capital are a significant reality for new entrepreneurs. According to the Congressional Research Service reports, small businesses are behind the curve accessing the capital investment needed to start or expand their operations that lead to job creation and improved economies in the local regions. Federal ...

YEP4Success: Youth Entrepreneurship Leads to Stronger Texas Economies2019-12-15T14:37:02-06:00

1890-EDEN Partners with FEMA to Prepare Texas’ Underserved Communities for Disaster

2019-12-15T14:37:02-06:00

July 9, 2018 - Evidenced from the numerous families assisted by Prairie View A&M University’s Cooperative Extension Program after Hurricane Harvey in counties like Waller, Harris and Liberty, underserved communities, particularly in the rural areas of Texas, can significantly benefit from research-based disaster education. Researchers contend natural disasters such as hurricanes, wildfires, droughts, and floods are ...

1890-EDEN Partners with FEMA to Prepare Texas’ Underserved Communities for Disaster2019-12-15T14:37:02-06:00

PVAMU Agricultural Research Serves USAID Farmer to Farmer Program in Gujarat, India

2019-12-15T14:37:02-06:00

July 9, 2018 - The USAID Farmer to Farmer (F2F) Program transfers technical knowledge and expertise of U.S. experts, agricultural producers and businesses on a voluntary basis to middle-income countries around the world. The primary goal of the F2F program is to promote sustainable improvements in climate change, food security, and education. Moreover, the program ...

PVAMU Agricultural Research Serves USAID Farmer to Farmer Program in Gujarat, India2019-12-15T14:37:02-06:00

New CAHS Leadership Has Arrived at PVAMU…Gerard D’Souza

2019-12-15T14:37:02-06:00

July 2, 2018 – The College of Agriculture and Human Sciences (CAHS) new dean and director of land-grant programs, Gerard D’Souza, officially assumed leadership on July 1st. The employees and students readily anticipate his vision to help lead the College to its next stage of growth. D’Souza brings an astounding amount of experience from his ...

New CAHS Leadership Has Arrived at PVAMU…Gerard D’Souza2019-12-15T14:37:02-06:00