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ENGAGING UNDERGRADUATES IN RESEARCH AND EXTENSION TRAINING USING TECHNOLOGY AND EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING TO ENHANCE THE SUSTAINABILITY OF FOOD PRODUCTION SYSTEMS

Objective

To provide research training to undergraduate students through formal internships integrating hands-on applied research and technology-based experiences such that students will increase understanding of evaluation of perennial cropping systems, soil health, pest and disease monitoring/management protocols, automated weather stations and technology.Engage interns in Extension activities that will both demonstrate Extension's role in local food systems and provide them with unique training experiences and professional development.Increase awareness of agricultural research education and Extension employment opportunities within the high school and community college student groups in cities with large historically underrepresented groups.

Investigators
Garofalo, E. W.
Institution
University of Massachusetts
Start date
2022
End date
2027
Project number
MASN2021-10342
Accession number
1028164