Racial Diversity of Farmers in Virginia
From row crops to vegetables, cattle to chickens, farmers of every major racial demographic play an essential role in agricultural production as well as soil and water conservation throughout Virginia. The most recent Census of Agriculture conducted by the U.S. Department of Agriculture in 2017 indicated that Virginia had over 2,500 farmers of color involved in some form of agricultural production. African Americans and Latino farmers make up the majority of this sizable group of Virginia farmers. Other groups represented include Asian American, Native American and Native Hawaiian farmers.
The map below shows the distribution of farmers of color throughout the commonwealth according to the 2017 Census of Agriculture. From north to south, east to west, these farmers make up an important part of Virginia s agricultural and economic fabric. They also play a critical role in the Division of Soil and Water Conservation s efforts to reduce nutrient
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Women’s History Month events to be held at Missouri S&T
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The community is invited to celebrate Women’s History Month this March with Missouri University of Science and Technology. Participants must register to attend the events online at sdi.mst.edu/upcoming-events. The following events are a part of the campus celebration taking place throughout the month. Women’s History Month Kickoff: 11 a.m.-noon Monday in the Havener Center atrium, and 2-4 p.m. Monday at the Diversity House, located at 605 W. 11th St. on the S&T campus. Join the Society of Women Engineers to celebrate the history and cultural impact of women.
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Learn more about student groups that illuminate the Black experience
Students cross the University Center Rock Plaza on the Coral Gables Campus.
Photo: Jenny Hudak/University of Miami
By Jenny Hudak and Ashley A. Williams
02-25-2021
Photo: Jenny Hudak/University of Miami Learn more about student groups that illuminate the Black experience By Jenny Hudak and Ashley A. Williams
02-25-2021
Black History Month, or Black Awareness Month, may be coming to an end, but there are plenty of organizations on campus you can support or engage with throughout the year.
In 1967, the United Black Students was the first Black student organization to become formally recognized by Henry King Stanford, the University of Miami’s third president. Today, dozens of groups exist at the University across multiple areas of interest and focus, connecting Black students to academic, professional, and social support systems that help them excel.