1890 YOUTH INNOVATORS EMPOWERING AGRICULTURE ACROSS AMERICA (YEA)

The project will leverage strengths of the 1890 Land Grant Universities (1890 LGU) system to prepare youth of color in middle and high school with leadership skills necessary for agricultural-related careers and exposure to research on 1890 campuses related to the AFRI priority areas. Objectives are: (1) to increase minority youth participation in college and career preparation programs and the national 4-H program; (2) to train 4-H/Extension faculty and staff on PYD and diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) concepts essential to developing and mentoring youth from underserved communities; and (3) develop a national model for career and college preparation in underserved communities of color.