Project Type: PDP State Program
Funds awarded in 2024: $33,000.00
Projected End Date: 06/30/2025
Grant Recipient:
University of Puerto Rico
Region: Southern
State: Puerto Rico
State Coordinator:
Nicolás M. Cartagena
University of Puerto Rico
Description:
Video to promote sustainable agriculture practices implemented in Puerto Rico, sponsored by the Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program (SARE). This summary highlights the essential role of the Agricultural Extension Service (SEA) of the University of Puerto Rico at Mayagüez (UPRM), established in 1934, in delivering non-formal, science-based education to farmers, agricultural workers, researchers, and rural communities. It stresses the importance of continuous training on key topics such as climate change adaptation, soil health, biodiversity, pollinators, integrated pest management, and farm management. Education is presented as the fundamental pillar of sustainable agriculture, empowering producers to adopt profitable, environmentally sound practices that reduce poverty, strengthen food security, protect natural resources, and improve quality of life across Puerto Rico.
Type:
Video
Target audiences:
Farmers/Ranchers; Educators; Researchers; Consumers
This product is associated with the project "2024 - 2025 Puerto Rico Sustainable Practices Outreach Project"
Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and should not be construed to represent any official USDA or U.S. Government determination or policy.