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Crystal Salazar, an Agricultural Plant and Soil Science major, was chosen because of her inspiring story.
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A forum, panel discussions and industry opportunities highlight the event.
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Stefanie Kortman is overseeing the off-gassing component of a five-year, $5 million U.S. Department of Agriculture grant to support CSUMB’s research into climate-smart practices.
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The work will help those who monitor major watersheds as well as farmers and ag producers.
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Two new programs in the colleges of business and science will train the modern agriculture industry workforce.
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Karen Ross, the secretary of the California Department of Food and Agriculture, will be the keynote this year’s Greater Vision.
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It may be years before the impact of the recently announced NextGen grants will make a difference in American agriculture. But several of the grants awarded to colleges and universities in the Monterey Bay region seem certain to quickly strengthen the ties between those institutions as well as with the local agricultural industry.
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CSUMB has been awarded a $975,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to increase participation in the food, agriculture, natural resources and human science.