AGENDA AT-A-GLANCE 75TH PROFESSIONAL AGRICULTURAL WORKERS CONFERENCE DECEMBER 3-5, 2017
75th Anniversary: "The Journey Continues…Productivity, Sustainability, Justice"
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2017 Auburn Marriott Opelika 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm PAWC Conference Registration Conference Center and Hotel – Lobby SUNDAY, December 3, 2017 Tuskegee University 10:00 am - 1:00 pm PAWC Conference Registration Kellogg Conference Center Registration Desk Auburn Marriott Opelika Hotel Shuttle Departs from Marriott Hotel for Tuskegee 10:00 am -10:15 am Conference Center at Grand University National Side Entrance Meeting Rooms F & G 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Student Paper and Poster Competition Meeting Rooms D & E Ballrooms A & B Tomorrow’s Agricultural Professional Symposium – Ballroom C 11:00 am – 4:00 pm Student Professional Development Series Auburn Marriott Opelika Hotel 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Tour of Tuskegee University & Tuskegee, AL Conference Center at Grand National Side Entrance
Auburn Marriott Opelika Hotel 2:30 pm – 6:00 pm PAWC Conference Registration Conference Center at Grand National – Lobby Auburn Marriott Opelika Hotel Conference Center at Grand 2:30 pm – 6:00 pm PAWC Scholarship Program Check In National – Lobby
Tuskegee University 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm Student Reception Ballroom Atrium Shuttle Service Depart for Marriott for Student Auburn Marriott Opelika Hotel 5:00 pm Presenters Front Entrance Bus Departure from Auburn Marriott Opelika to 5:00 pm Marriott & Holiday Inn Suites Tuskegee University for Christmas Concert 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm Tuskegee University Christmas Concert Tuskegee University Chapel 8:30 pm – 9:30 pm Kellogg Conference Center PAWC Opening Reception Ballroom
Auburn Marriott Opelika Hotel Conference Center at Grand 8:30 pm – 9:30 pm Exhibit Check–In & Set-Up National Ballroom Foyer Tuskegee University Buses Depart from Kellogg Conference Center for 9:30 pm Kellogg Conference Center Hotels in Opelika, AL
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MONDAY, December 4, 2017 7:00 am – 8:00 am Exhibit and Vendor Setup Marriott Ballroom Atrium 7:15 am Shuttle Van pickup from Holiday Inn Express Holiday Inn Express 7:30 am - 8:15 am Breakfast The Ballroom - Marriott 7:30 am – 5:00 pm Registration Ballroom Foyer - Marriott Shuttle Van pickup from 7:45 am Shuttle Van pickup from Holiday Inn Express Holiday Inn Express 7:45 am – 2:00 pm PAWC Help Desk Ballroom Foyer- Marriott 8:00 am -9:30 am 75th PAWC Anniversary Opening Plenary Session The Ballroom- Marriott 8:00 am – 9:30 am Tomorrow’s Agricultural Professional Symposium Opening Session Marriott Amphitheatre 9:30 am – 10:00 am Refreshment Break and Visit With Exhibitors Marriott Breakroom 10:00 am – 11:00 am Concurrent Session I See Below Interactive Grant Writing Workshop with USDA Meeting Room 1 Promoting & Measuring Student Learning in Agriculture Meeting Room 2 Water Soil Health & Agriculture Meeting Room 3 PAWC Chopped Competition & Eating Flavorful Discussion with Chef Amphitheatre Shac and Featuring Bourne Brilliant 11:00 am -11:15 am Refreshment Break Marriott Breakroom
11:15 am -12:15 pm Concurrent Session II See Below Programs for Youth Meeting Room 1 FAMILY: The Global System for Sustainable International Meeting Room 2 Development Soil and Pest Management Meeting Room 3 PAWC Community Project Showcase – STAG Vets & Comfort Farms Amphitheatre 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm L.A. Potts Success Story & Luncheon Marriott Ballroom 2:15 pm – 3:30 pm Concurrent Sessions III See Below Measuring Student Success and Impacts in Agriculture Meeting Room 1 Silvopasture and Woodland Grazing for Sustainable Management Meeting Room 2 International Agriculture Meeting Room 3 NRCS Panel Discussion Amphitheatre 3:30 pm – 4:00 pm Refreshment Break and Visit with Exhibitors Marriott Breakroom 4:00 pm – 5:15 pm Concurrent Session IV See Below Alley Cropping Specialty Vegetables & Moringa in Nutand Timber Meeting Room 1 Production Systems Risk Management Strategies Meeting Room 2 Economics of Animal Science Meeting Room 3 The Legal Cannabis Business Amphitheatre 5:15 pm – 5:45pm Shuttle Departs & Return to Holiday Inn 7:00 pm – 11:59 am 75th Anniversary Gala & George Washington Carver Banquet Marriott Ballroom
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Tuesday, December 5, 2017 8:00 am – 9:00 am PAWC Advisory Board Meeting Marriott Lobby Lounge 8:00 am – 9:00 am Breakfast Marriott Ballroom 9:00 am – 2:00 pm Conference Registration Ballroom Foyer 9:00 am – 2:00 pm Professional Poster Drop off Marriott Helpdesk 9:00 am – 10:30 am Concurrent Sessions V See below Factors Impacting Small Farmers and Ranchers Meeting Room 1 Innovative Urban Agriculture Programs Meeting Room 2 Innovative Production Techniques Meeting Room 3 Engaging Universities and Communities to Feed the World Amphitheatre 10:30 am – 11:00 am Break Marriott Breakroom 11:00 am – 12:15 pm Concurrent Sessions VI See Below Programs for Small Farms Meeting Room 1 Environmental & Socio-Economic Aspects of Agroforestry Systems Meeting Room 2 Food, Nutrition, Health, & Wellness Meeting Room 3 Agricultural Leadership Amphitheatre 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm Memorial Luncheon Marriott Ballroom 2:15 pm – 3:30 pm Concurrent Sessions VII See Below Opportunities for Small Farmers Meeting Room 1 Food, Health, and Wellness Part II Meeting Room 2 Heir Property Amphitheatre 3:30 pm – 4:00 pm Refreshment Break and Visit with Exhibits Marriott Breakroom 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm Exhibit Breakdown Marriott Breakdown Auburn Marriott Opelika Hotel 4:00 pm Buses depart for Tuskegee University Conference Center at Grand National Side Entrance Tuskegee University 5:15 pm Professional Poster Session Kellogg Conference Center Ballroom Atrium Tuskegee University 6:00 pm MANRRS Student Banquet Kellogg Conference Center Ballrooms Tuskegee University 8:30 Buses Return to Opelika Kellogg Conference Center
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PAWC REGISTRATION HOURS
Date Hours Location Saturday, December 2, 2017 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Marriott Lobby - Opelika Sunday, December, 3, 2017 11:00 am – 1:00 pm Kellogg Conference Center Registration Desk- Tuskegee University Sunday, December, 3, 2017 2:30 pm – 6:00 pm Marriott – Opelika Ballroom Foyer Monday, December 4, 2017 7:30 am – 5:00 pm Marriott – Opelika Ballroom Foyer Tuesday, December 5, 2017 8:30 am – 2:00 pm Marriott – Opelika Ballroom Foyer
TRANSPORTATION SCHEDULE
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2017
Time Pickup Location Drop off Location Type of Transportation 10:00 am Auburn Marriott Opelika Tuskegee University Tuskegee University Kellogg Conference 15 Passenger Van Center *Student Competition* 4:30 pm Tuskegee University Marriott Opelika Tuskegee University Kellogg Conference Center Front Entrance 15 Passenger Van Front Entrance 5:00 pm Marriott Hotel Tuskegee University Charter Bus Side Entrance Chapel 5:45 pm Holiday Inn Suites & Express Tuskegee University 15 Passenger Van Chapel 9:30 pm Tuskegee University Marriott Hotel Charter Bus Kellogg Conference Center Side Entrance Chapel
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Monday, December 4, 2017 Time Pickup Location Drop off Location Type of Transportation 7:00 am Holiday Inn Opelika Suites Marriott Opelika Tuskegee University Front Entrance 15 Passenger Van
7:30 am Holiday Inn Opelika Suites Marriott Opelika Tuskegee University Front Entrance 15 Passenger Van
5:20 pm Marriott Opelika Holiday Inn Opelika Tuskegee University Front Entrance 15 Passenger Van 6:30 pm Holiday Inn Opelika Marriott Opelika Tuskegee University Front Entrance 15 Passenger Van 10:00 pm Marriott Opelika Front Holiday Inn Opelika Tuskegee University Entrance 15 Passenger Van By Request Tuskegee University 15 Passenger Van By Request Marriott Courtesy Van
Tuesday, December 5, 2017 Time Pickup Location Drop off Location Type of Transportation 7:30 am Holiday Inn Opelika Suites Marriott Opelika Tuskegee University Front Entrance 15 Passenger Van
8:00 am Holiday Inn Opelika Suites Marriott Opelika Tuskegee University Front Entrance 15 Passenger Van
1:00 pm Marriott Opelika Tuskegee University Tuskegee University Front Entrance Kellogg Conference 15 Passenger Van Center
By Request Tuskegee University 15 Passenger Van By Request Marriott Courtesy Van
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SATURDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2017
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Conference Registration – Marriott Ballroom Lobby
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2017
10:00 am – 1:00 pm Conference Registration – Tuskegee University Kellogg Conference Center -Registration Desk
10:00 am -10:15 am Tuskegee Shuttle Departs from Marriott Hotel for Tuskegee University
11:00 am – 4:00 pm Student Paper and Poster Competition – Tuskegee University -Kellogg Conference Center • Undergraduate Competitive Paper – Rooms D & E • Graduate Competitive Paper – Rooms F & G • Competitive Posters – Ballrooms A & B
11:00 am – 4:00 pm Tomorrow’s Agricultural Professional Symposium Student Professional Development Workshops – Ballroom C
11:00 pm – 4:00 pm Tour of Historic Tuskegee University
2:30 pm – 6:00 pm Conference Registration – Auburn Marriott Opelika
2:30 pm – 6:00 pm Scholarship Registration – Auburn Marriott Opelika
4:00 pm – 5:00 pm Gamma Sigma Delta Student Reception – Ballroom Atrium 5:00 pm Shuttle Departure from Tuskegee University to Marriott Opelika 5:00 pm Bus Departure from Auburn Marriott Opelika to Tuskegee University – Auburn Marriott Opelika at Grand National (please see bus schedule for departure times)
6:30 pm – 8:30 pm Tuskegee University Christmas Concert – Tuskegee University Chapel
8:30 pm – 9:30 pm PAWC Opening Reception - Tuskegee University Ballroom
8:30 pm – 9:30 pm Exhibit Early Bird Check In & Set Up – Marriott Ballroom Foyer
9:30 pm Buses depart from Kellogg Conference Center for Auburn Marriott Opelika Hotel and Conference Center
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MONDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2017 Auburn Marriott Opelika Hotel and Conference Center at Grand National
7:00 am – 8:00 am Exhibit Check in - Marriott Ballroom Foyer
7:00 am – 8:00 am Breakfast – Marriott Ballroom
7:30 am – 5:00 pm Conference Registration – Marriott Ballroom Foyer
7:15 am Shuttle Pickup from Holiday Inn Opelika
7:30 am – 2:00 pm PAWC Help Desk – Marriott Ballroom Foyer
8:00 am – 9:30 am 75th PAWC Anniversary Opening Plenary Session – Marriott Ballroom
9:30 am – 10:00 am Break & Visit with Exhibitors - Marriott Break Room
MONDAY | DECEMBER 4 | 10:00 am – 11:00 am CONCURRENT SESSION I
Meeting Room 1
Session Title: Interactive Grant Writing Workshop with USDA Moderator: Robert Zabawa, Tuskegee University Presenters: 1. Marion Simon, Kentucky State University 2. Kenya Nicholas, USDA/OAO 3. Denis Ebodaghe, USDA/NIFA 4. Robert Zabawa, Tuskegee University
Workshop Description: Please make plans to participate in this interactive grant writing session where your goals and objectives when well-articulated can result in successfully getting your project funded. Advanced planning and preparation are the keys to successful grant writing. Are you responding to the questions put forward in the evaluation criteria? How do you request for funding to conduct project work and convince the peer reviewers that funding requested is appropriate to complete project tasks? Do you plan to evaluate your project work? If so, how? How do you plan to sustain your project beyond the expiration of funds from grantor? You will get the response to all these questions and a whole lot more at this interactive participatory workshop session. Funding opportunities from public and private sector organizations will be shared at this workshop session. Meeting Room 2
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Session Title: Promoting & Measuring Student Learning in Agriculture Moderator: Wylin Wilson, Tuskegee University Presenters: 1. Recruitment, Retention and Graduation of Minorities in the Field of Agricultural Economics: Lessons Learned Mohammed Ibrahim, Fort Valley State University
2. The role of Agricultural Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) in South Africa Post 1994 Thamsanqa Sithole, South Africa
3. Comparing Hispanic School-College Enrollment in the Southern States: 2000-2016 Christopher Mathis, South Carolina State University
Meeting Room 3
Session Title: Water, Soil Health and Agriculture Moderator: Alice Love, USDA-Natural Resource Conservation Services Presenters: 1. Allison Jenkins, Alabama Soil and Water Conservation Committee 2. Tibor Horvath, USDA Natural Resource Conservation Services
Workshop Description: Mark Twain said it best - “Whiskey is for drinking; water is for fighting over.” This is a two-part presentation about water & agriculture, including a classroom presentation followed by a soil health and cover crop demonstration. Allison Jenkins, ASWCC Water Programs Coordinator will inform listeners about the many opportunities and challenges related to water in the agricultural sector, followed by Tibor Horvath, NRCS Alabama State Agronomist, demonstrating Soil Health using a Rainfall Simulator. Amphitheatre
Session Title: PAWC Chopped Competition & Eating Flavorful Food Discussion with Chef Shac and featuring Bourne Brilliant
Moderator: Catherine Barnett, Restaurant Opportunities Centers United Presenters: Chef Shac, Lyrica Leo, Zaira Leo, and Nadira Leo Workshop Description: Chef Shac is an advocate and lover of food, its history, its benefits, as well as the plight of local farmers and communities who suffer from food deserts and other food access inequalities. She recently had the opportunity to appear on Food Network's Chopped, and after 3 rounds of competing, she was named the Champion! Chef Shac will host the PAWC Chopped Off Competition and Junior Competition. Bourne Brilliant is the brainchild of sisters and kidpreneurs (ages 10, 9 and 6) who wanted to provide a healthy snack for kids in their community.
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11:00 am – 11:15 am Coffee Break
MONDAY | DECEMBER 4 | 11:15 am – 12:15 pm CONCURRENT SESSION II
Meeting Room 1 Session Title: Programs for Youth Moderator: Mildred Griggs, East Arkansas Enterprise Presenters:
1. Agriculture Success: K-State JR, MANRRS and the Moses Project Kurtis Pitts, MOSES Project and Zelia Wiley, Kansas State University
2. FY17 Minority Youth Violence Prevention: Integrating Social Determinants of Health and Community policing Approaches Dennis Murray, Youth Development and Capacity Building, Inc.
Meeting Room 2 Session Title: The FAMILY Global Positioning System, The Organizing System for Sustainable International Development
Moderator: Louis Suchet, Peace Corps and Tuskegee University (Retired) Presenters: 1. Harold May, FAMILY 2. Louis Suchet, Peace Corps and Tuskegee University (Retired) 3. Ramble Ankumah, Tuskegee University 4. Marikis Alvarez, Delaware State University Workshop Description: In this session we introduce the FAMILY Global Positioning System as the organizing system for the productive, just, and sustainable development. The FAMILY Global positioning system is an integrative model for development that emphasizes a holistic development model for sustainable international development. Its mission is to enable each participating international and local organizations to coordinate the interactions of all groups for integrative, sustainable development of its region so that society’s systems in that region will function in harmony with each other for the benefit of all members of the community.
Meeting Room 3 Session Title: Soil and Pest Management Moderator: Raymon Shange, Tuskegee University Presenters:
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1. Characterization of Microbial Community and Distribution in Arsenic Contaminated Soil under Phytoremediation O. Idehen, R. Ankumah, M. Egnin, R. Shange, C. Bonsi, A. Kumi, G. Bernard, and F. Burkari, Tuskegee University
2. Healthy Soils Enable Plants to Fight Pests & Diseases James Theuri, University of Illinois
3. Institutional integration and coordination in water governance in Smallholder Irrigation Schemes:. Evidence from KwaZulu-Natal Province, South Africa L. Phali & M. Mudhara, University of KwaZulu-Natal
Amphitheatre Session Title: PAWC Community Project Showcase Moderator: George Paris, Paris & Sons Farms & Army Veteran Presenter: Jon Jackson, STAG Farms
Strength to Achieve Greatness (STAG) Vets, Inc. & Comfort Farms
The Professional Agricultural Workers Conference is showcasing, Jon Jackson owner and operator of Stag Vets Inc. and Comfort Farms as its showcase project. Jon Jackson is an Army Ranger turned farmer. Comfort Farms is not your ordinary farm. It is an Acute Crisis Veteran Agriculture Center that work with veterans to find their “new normal” by using farming as a conditioning tool” Comfort Farms was recently featured on the Travel Channel’s Bizarre Foods with Andrew Zimmern.
12:30 pm – 2:00 pm L.A. Potts Success Story & Lunch
Presiding: TBA Invocation: TBA Lunch Recognition of Success Story
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MONDAY | DECEMBER 4 | 2:15 pm – 3:30 pm CONCURRENT SESSION III
Meeting Room 1 Session Title: Measuring Student Success & Impacts in Agriculture Moderator: Kathryn Hill, USDA/OC Presenters: 1. Experiential Learning Modules for Teaching International Agricultural Development: How to Use these Tools and Assess their Impact Abhimanyu Gopaul, Joseph J. Molnar, James Linder, Auburn University
2. International collaborative linkages and benefits to study abroad programs Marikis Alvarez, S. Elvarthi, D. March, C. Bonsi, Z. Senwo, L. Marh, S. Tubene
3. Connectivity, Awareness and Support activities (CASA) to promote student Wellbeing at Alcorn State University Martha Ravola & LaTasha Coleman, Alcorn State University
Meeting Room 2
Session Title: Silvopasture and Woodland Grazing for Sustainable Resource Management Moderator: Uma Karki, Tuskegee University Presenters: 1. Use of Goats as Understory Vegetation Management Tool: Lessons Learned Today Nar Gurung, Tuskegee University
2. Sustainable Management of Southern-Pine Silvopasture Using Small Ruminants Uma Karki, Tuskegee University
3. Conservation Reserve Programs (CRP) and Their Potentials for Expanding Silvopastoral Systems in North Florida, South Georgia and Southeast Alabama Oghenkome Onokpise, Florida A & M University
Meeting Room 3
Session Title: International Agriculture Moderator: David N. Tackie, Tuskegee University Presenters: 1. Institutional Integration and Coordination in Water Governance in Smallholder Irrigation Schemes: Evidence from KwaZulu-Natal Province, South Africa Lerato Phali and M. Mudhara, University of KwaZulu-Natal
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2. The Effect of Fine Particle Removal on the Estimation of Protein Digestibility in Dairy Cattle Magdel Nel, South Africa
3. Reformed Supply Chain Management Framework For Public Procurement Of Goods And Services Clint Starling, Department of Agriculture, Western Cape
4. Analysis of Determinants Affecting Participation in Mainstream Markets by Small Scale Sheep Farmers in the Central Karoo District, Western Cape, South Africa Xolelwa Mokhele, Provincial Government of the Western Cape
Amphitheatre
Presentation Title: NRCS Panel Discussion – Moving Outreach Forward Moderator: Ronald Harris, USDA- Natural Resource Conservation Services Workshop Description: The mission of the NRCS Outreach and Advocacy Division is to provide leadership to ensure that all programs and services are made accessible to all NRCS customers, fairly and equitably, with emphasis on reaching the underserved and socially disadvantaged farmers or ranchers and landowners. This interactive session will provide an opportunity for participants to engage with NRCS leaders and learn more about current programs.
3:30 pm– 4:00 pm Coffee Break & Visit with Exhibitors
MONDAY | DECEMBER 4 | 4:00 pm - 5:15 pm CONCURRENT SESSION IV
Meeting Room 1 Session Title: Alley Cropping Specialty Vegetables And Moringa In Nut And Timber Production Systems Moderator: S. Rao Mentreddy, Alabama A& M University Presenters: 1. Alley Cropping of Specialty Crops for Sustaining Landowners in Alabam S. Rao Mentreddy, Alabama A & M University
2. Alley Cropping of Vegetables in Nut Production System in Mississippi Gwendolyn Boyd, Alcorn State University
3. Production of Moringa in Agroforestry System and its Use Joshua Idassi, North Carolina A & T
Meeting Room 2
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Session Title: Risk Management Strategies Moderator: Russell Bean, Tuskegee University Presenters: 1. Developing Personal Risk Management Plans Laurene Crane, National Crop Insurance Services
2. Specialty Crops as Effective Risk Management Strategy by Limited Resources Farmers Peter Ampim, Aruna Weerasooriya, Ming Gao, and Gbenga Ojumu, College of Agriculture and Human Sciences, Prairie View A& M University
3. Application of Agroforestry for Financial Risk Management Lila Karki, Tuskegee University
4. Factors Minimizing Financial Risk: A Case of Limited Resource Producers in Alabama Lila Karki, Gwen Harris, Tasha Hargrove, Ntam Baharanyi, Uma Karki, Youseff Diabate, Tuskegee University
Meeting Room 3 Session Title: Agricultural Economics Moderator: Yousouf Diabate, Tuskegee University Presenters: 1. Contribution of Tree Cover on Economic Income Diversity on Cattle Farms in the Southeast Region of Guatemala Jennifer Flores, CATIE University, Costa Rica
2. Estimating Economic Losses of Inferior Hide Grades in Egypt During 2002-2013 Mostafa Mandour and Sanad atallah, Suez Canal University, Ismailia Egypt
3. Analysis of Catfish Price Behavior at the Wholesale Level in Uganda James Bukenya, Alabama A & M University
Amphitheatre Presentation Title: The Legal Cannabis Business – The Ultimate Weapon for Environmental Justice, Land Retention, and Crop Diversification Moderator: Scheril Murray Presenters: 1. Howard Gunn, Jr., Black Farmers and Agriculturalists of Florida 2. Robert Taylor, Florida A & M University 3. Arby Barroso, Green Roads World 4. Roz McCarthy, Minorities 4 Medical Marijuana 5. Gino Jamison, Urban Systems of America 6. Arlon Kennedy, Urban Systems of America
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Panel Description: This panel discussion will introduce the audience to the opportunities presented by the legal cannabis industry from state to state. There will be a strong emphasis on Hemp production and manufacturing. The objective is to engage multigenerational and new urban farmers in a discussion about the opportunity presented by the over 50,000 uses of hemp. We will discuss indoor growing, green house growing, outdoor growing and container growing. We will also discuss the environmental justice contribution of hemp due to the fact that it restores and removes toxicity in soil. We will introduce the audience to the health benefits of hemp derived CBD. Finally we will talk about the opportunity to work with Agricultural Universities in passing hemp legislation resulting in beneficial Hemp Research Projects 5:20 pm Shuttle Van Departs for Holiday Inn Express
6:30 pm Shuttle Van Departs from Holiday Inn to Marriott 7:00 pm – 12:00 am 75th PAWC Anniversary Celebration Gala & G.W.C. Banquet
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TUESDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2017
8:00 am – 9:00 am PAWC Advisory Board Breakfast - Lobby Lounge
8:00 am – 9:00 am 75th PAWC Breakfast – Marriott Ballroom
9:00 am – 2:00 pm Professional Poster Drop off – PAWC Help desk
9:00 am – 2:00 pm Conference Registration – Ballroom Foyer
TUESDAY | DECEMBER 5 | 9:00 am – 10:30 am CONCURRENT SESSION V Meeting Room 1 Session Title: Factors Impacting Small Farmers and Ranchers Moderator: Denis Ebodaghe, USDA Presenters: 1. Examining the Participation of African American Farmers in USDA Programs Cassandra Wilder, Alcorn State University
2. Factors Impacting Access to and Participation in Farm Bill Programs by Socially Disadvantaged and Veteran Farmers and Rancher Alfred L. Parks, Nelson T. Daniels, Gbenga O. Ojumu and William H. Turner, College of Agriculture and Human Sciences, Prairie View A&M University
3. Challenges and Successes in Supporting Small Farm Program Impacts Amelia Soto Sanchez, National Immigrant Farming Initiative
4. Identifying Challenges and Issues Impacting Socially Disadvantaged Farmers and Ranchers Eloris Speight and Cassandra Wilder, Alcorn State University
5. 2014 Farm Bill and Beyond: Implications for Small and Marginal Producers Rajitsinh Mane, University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff
Meeting Room 2 Session Title: Innovative Urban Agriculture Programs Moderator: William Crutchfield, Virginia State University Presenters: 1. Growing Crops in Urban Areas: The New Farm Business Barbara Pillow Sidibeh, Midwest Urban Farming Institute
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2. The Promise of Urban Agriculture: Policies and Planning in Support of Commercial Urban Farms Anu Rangarajan, Cornell Small Farms Program. Cornell University
3. Implementation of Sustainable Urban Agricultural Strategies to Enrich Community Based Opportunities for the Enhancement of Urban and Peri-Urban Environments Marlin Ford, Southern University Agricultural Land Grant Campus
Meeting Room 3 Session Title: Innovative Production Techniques Moderator: TBD Presenters: 1. Evaluation of Two Methods of Harvesting ‘Top bunch’ Collards (Brassica oleracea (L.)). Leaves from Plants Grown in a Wiregrass Tunnel House Edward Sparks, Raymon Shange, Melissa Johnson, Victor Khan, James Currington, Nathaniel Ellison, George Hunter, and Jeffery Moore, Tuskegee University
2. The Response of ‘Hi-Crop’ Hybrid Collard (Brassica oleracea (L.)) to Three Different Harvesting Methods When Grown in a Wiregrass Tunnel House Russell Bean, Raymon Shange, Edward Sparks, Melissa Johnson, Victor Khan, James Currington, Nathaniel Ellision, George Hunter, Jewel Bean, and Jeffery Moore, Tuskegee University
3. Climate Smart Agriculture as a viable solution to climate change and good insecurity Asanda Jafta, Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (DAFF)
4. Seasonal High Tunnel Technology: A Conservation Innovation Iris Cole-Crosby, University of Arkansas Pine Bluff
5. Innovative Apple Production System Trial in Alabama Elina Coneva, Enfeng Xu and James Pitts, Auburn University
Amphitheatre
Session Title: Engaging Universities and Communities to Feed the World Moderator: TBD Presenters: 1. Can Community Gardens and Farmers’ Markets Relieve Food Deserts Problems? A Case Study of Huntsville, Alabama James Bukenya, Alabama A & M University
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2. Feeding the Future: Why Women Hold the Key to Curbing the Impending Global Hunger and Food Insecurity Ebby Luvaga, Iowa State University
3. Factors Associated with Food Insecurity Among Elderly African Americans in Rural Alabama Andrew Zekeri, Tuskegee University
10:30 am – 11:00 am Refreshment Break & Visit with Exhibitors
TUESDAY | DECEMBER 5 | 11:00 am – 12:15 pm CONCURRENT SESSION VI Meeting Room 1
Session Title: Programs for Small Farms Moderator: Miles Robinson, Tuskegee University Presenters 1. Using SAPS to Market Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Helen Brooks, Alcorn State University
2. Support Programs To Encourage Participation Of Smallholder Farmers In Formal High Value Markets: West Coast District, Western Cape Province Sindisiwe X. Nyadenga, Western Cape Department of Agriculture
3. The Thursday Thing Marion Simon, Kentucky State University
Meeting Room 2
Session Title: Environmental And Socio-Economic Aspects Of Agroforestry Systems Moderator: Uma Karki, Tuskegee University Presenters: 1. Importance Of Riparian Buffers Gwendolyn Boyd, Alcorn State University and Dr. Colmore Christian, Alabama A&M University
2. Application Of Agroforestry For Financial Risk Management Lila B. Karki, Tuskegee University
3. Ecosystem Services Of Agroforestry Systems: Vital For Human Welfare Speakers: Dr. Oghenekome Onokpise, Professor, Florida A&M University; Dr. Colmore Christian, Alabama A&M University
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Meeting Room 3 Presentation Title: Food, Nutrition, Health & Wellness; Discovering Innovations as a Vehicle for Accelerating the Land Grant Mission Facilitator: Fatemeh Melekian Presenters: 1. Fatemeh Melekiah, Southern University Ag Center 2. Kasundra Cyrus, Southern University Ag Center
Description: In this session we will discuss the challenges and issues of using extension, research and teaching to fulfill the “land Grant” mission in contributing solutions to improve health and well-being of individuals, families and communities nationally. Bringing together faculty, students, professionals from universities and community entities with diverse background and experiences to work on serious health and wellness issues. Raising these topics will help each of us to leave with possible solutions that may provide innovations for programing and outreach, research and teaching.
Amphitheatre
Session Title: Agricultural Leadership Moderator: TBD Presenters: 1. Agricultural Science Student Success and Retention: Utilizing Theory to Develop and Implement Research-Based Interventions Thomas Broyles, Marie Hammond, S. Keith Hargrove, William Hayslett, Shereen Haj- Hassan, Kristeena Jenkins, and Denver Hall, Tennessee State University
2. Southern University Agricultural Research and Extension Center Internship Program Kelli Hollins, Southern University Agricultural Land Grant Campus
3. Youth Agricultural Internships: A Means To Recruit And Introduce High School Youth To Careers And Leadership Roles In The Field Mildred Griggs, East Arkansas Enterprise Community, Inc.
12:30 pm – 2:00 pm Memorial Luncheon
TUESDAY | DECEMBER 5 | 2:15 pm –3:30 pm CONCURRENT SESSION VII
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Meeting Room 1
Session Title: Opportunities for Small Farms Moderator: Presenters: 1. An Overview of Alcorn State University’s Farm Management Agency (FSA) Borrowers Training Course Carolyn Banks and Anthony Reed , Alcorn State University
2. Submitting an Application for a Medical Marijuana License for the Small Farmer Scheril Murray Powell
Meeting Room 2
Session Title: Food, Health and Wellness Moderator: TBD Presenters: 1. The Black Church and Black Women’s Persistent Health Crisis in the Rural South Wylin D. Wilson, Tuskegee University CAENS
2. Feeding the Future: Why Women Hold the Key to Curbing the Impending Global Hunger and Food Insecurity Ebby Luvaga, Iowa State University
3. Health and Weight Status Perceptions Could Change Habits That Cause Obesity Raymee Johnson and Mohammed Ibrahim, Fort Valley State University
4. Synergizing Growth: Constructing the TULIP Community Garden Clubhouse Utilizing an Assets- Based Community Development Framework Lindsey Lunsford, Tuskegee University
5. L.C. Dorsey, Food Justice, and the North Bolivar County Farm Cooperative Bobby Smith, Cornell University
Amphitheatre Session Title: Heir Property and Land Tenure in the South Moderator: Robert Zabawa, Tuskegee University Presenters:
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3:30 pm – 4:00 pm Refreshment Break and Visit with Exhibitors
4:00 pm Exhibit Breakdown
4:15 pm Buses Depart for Tuskegee University
5:00 pm Professional Poster Set up – Tuskegee University Kellogg Conference Center 5:15 pm Professional Poster Session – Tuskegee University – Kellogg Conference
*Presenters must be present at their posters* Center 6:00 pm MANRRS Student Banquet - Tuskegee University – Kellogg Conference Center
8:30 pm Buses Return to Opelika AL
GRADUATE ORAL
1. GRAZING BEHAVIOR AND DISTRIBUTION PATTERN OF KATAHDIN RAMS IN SOUTHERN-PINE SILVOPASTURES WITH COOL-SEASON FORAGES SANJOK POUDEL1, Uma Karki1*, Wendell McElhanney, Yubaraj Karki, Asha Tillman. (1Tuskegee University, *Faculty Advisor) 2. THE EFFECT OF ISCHEMIA REPERFUSION INJURY ON A TYPE 2 DIABETIC MOUSE MODEL 1DONUNIQUE FINE, 3A. Sabri, 3M. Kolpakov, 2C. Bradford, and 1O. Bolden-Tiller, 1Tuskegee University, and 3Temple University
3. ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIES FOR THE DETECTION OF WOODY BREAST IN POULTRY BROILER BREAST FILETS AVERY E. SMITH, MK Cox, RJ Beyers, RS Moon, JD Starkey, LJ Bauermeister, ML Johnson, A Morey (Faculty Advisor). Auburn University
4. ACETY-COENZYME A CARBOXYLASE INHIBITING HERBICIDE RESISTANT DIGITARIA SANGUINALIS CONFIRMATION SUMA BASAK and Joseph Scott McElroy, Department of Crop, Soil, and Environmental Sciences Auburn University, Auburn, Al.
5. ALTERNATIVE USES FOR PLANTS INDIGENOUS TO AFRICA: INVESTIGATING THE ANTIMICROBIAL ACTIVITY OF CRUDE PLANT EXTRACTS FROM WEST AFRICA AGAINST FOODBORNE PATHOGENS AND SPOILAGE ORGANISMS SHELLI LASKOWITZ and Dr. Emefa A. Monu, Graduate Faculty Advisor Auburn University
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SAYMA AFROJ1,2, Jinglie Zhou1, David A. Mead3, Mark R. Liles1 and Emefa Monu2 1, Auburn University, 2 Auburn University,3Varigen Biosciences Corporation, Faculty Advisors- Mark Liles and Emefa Monu
7. UNDERSTANDING THE EFFECT OF VIRUS DISEASE COMPLEXES ON GENE EXPRESSION, AND DNA-HISTONE INTERACTIONS IN THE SWEETPOTATO CROP PLANT ELIZABETH FIEDLER, Delaware State University, Lekha Nath Paudel, Delaware State University, Marikis Alvarez, Delaware State University, Vasudevan Ayyappan, , Delaware State University, Muthusamy Manoharan, University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, Sathish Ponniah, School of Agriculture, Fisheries and Human Sciences, University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, Conrad Bonsi, Tuskegee University, Venu (Kal) Kalavacharla*, Delaware State University, Tuskegee University*Advisor
8. APPLICATION OF FUNCTIONAL ICE, A NOVEL INTERVENTION STRATEGY TO CONTROL SALMONELLA TYPHIMURIUM IN CHICKEN DURING REFRIGERATED STORAGE. JASMINE KATARIA, Auburn University; Meredith Johnson, Auburn University; Avery Smith, Auburn University; Laura J. Bauermeister, Auburn University and Amit Morey (Faculty advisor).
9. EATING AFTER TREATMENT- THE EFFECT OF CONSUMING ABUSED FRYING OIL ON BREAST CANCER METASTASIS ASHLEY OYIRIFI1, Princess Imoukhuede2, William Helferich1 1University of Illinois and 2University of Illinois
10. SPATIAL AND TEMPORAL TRANSCRIPTOMIC STUDY OF COMMON BEAN UNDER SALINE STRESS MARIAMA BROWN1, A. BROWN2, G. Blank1, D. McIntosh1, A. Todd1, M. Dworkin1, R. Hayford3, M. Subramani1, V. Kalavacharla1, 4 (Advisor) 1 Delaware State University, 2Tuskegee University, 3University of Delaware
DESIGN OF BALANCED AND EFFICIENT BIOMASS-BIOFUEL SUPPLY CHAIN NETWORK SYSTEMS USING MULTI-OBJECTIVE MATHEMATICAL PROGRAMMING MODELS SHADAE S. TAYOR and J. H. (Advisor) SC State University
11. APPLICATION OF FOOD-GRADE ENZYMES TO REDUCE TOUGH TEXTURE OF WOODEN BREAST FILLETS
MEREDITH JOHNSON, Auburn University, A Smith, J Kataria, I Wise, A Morey (advisor)
12. (AGDISCOVERY) A NATIONAL MODEL RECRUITING FUTURE AGRICULTURAL RELATED MAJORS AARON GOLSON and C.C.M. (Advisor) SC State University
13. DESIGN OF BALANCED AND EFFICIENT BIOMASS-BIOFUEL SUPPLY CHAIN NETWORK SYSTEMS USING MULTI-OBJECTIVE MATHEMATICAL PROGRAMMING MODELS SHADAE S. TAYOR and J. H. (Advisor) SC State University
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14. EVALUATON OF THE RELATIVE SUITABILITY OF SELECTED VARIETIES OF EDIBLE AMARANTHS AS HOSTS FOR LEAFHOPPERS AND OTHER MAJOR INSECT PESTS DONALD W. BROOKS, *Franklin Y. Quarcoo, *Desmond Mortley, *Conrad Bonsi, and *Wendell McElhheny (*Faculty Advisor), Tuskegee University
15. SCREENING AND CHARACTERIZATION OF NANO-CELLULOSE ISOLATED FROM DIFFERENT BIOMASS NARESH SHAHI, Tuskegee University, Byungjin Min (Advisor) Tuskegee University, Vijaya Rangari, Tuskegee University Desmond Mortley, Tuskegee University
16. DIURNAL BEHAVIOR AND DISTRIBUTION PATTERN OF KIKO WETHERS AND KATAHDIN RAMS IN WOODLANDS SHAILES BHATTRAI, Tuskegee University SANJOK POUDEL, Tuskegee University (*Uma Karki, Faculty advisor, 1 Tuskegee University)
17. EFFECT OF PECTIN AMENDMENTS ON ROOT COLONIZATION AND PLANT GROWTH-PROMOTION BY PGPR MOHAMMAD KAMRUL HASSAN1, John McInroy1, Jarrod Jones3, Deepak Shantharaj2, Mark Liles2, and Joseph Kloepper1* 1Auburn University, 2 Auburn University *Faculty advisor
GRADUATE POSTER
18. ASSESSING EFFICACY OF DIFFERENT ANTHELMINTICS FOR CONTROL OF PARASITES IN SMALL RUMINANTS C. ROBINSON, C. Elliott, S. Solaiman*, O. Bolden-Tiller*, R. Min, and W. McElhenney, Tuskegee University *Advisors,
19. IDENTIFICATION OF MOLECULAR MECHANISMS INVOLVED FOR GOSSYPOL TOLERANCE IN FUSARIUM OXYSPORIUM F.SP. VASINFECTUM POKHREL, A. and Coleman, J.J., Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology, Auburn University
20. CHARACTERIZATION OF p-STAT3 PROTEIN EXPRESSION IN THE CAPRINE TESTIS KHALDA FADLALLA and O. Bolden-Tiller, Department of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, Tuskegee University, Tuskegee, AL 36803
21. THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE USDA/FAS SPONSORED COCHRAN FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM ON HIGH-QUALITY FEED INGREDIENTS ADMINISTERED BY TUSKEGEE UNIVERSITY F. ABRAHAMSEN, Y. Zhao, N. Gurung, B. R. Min, and O. Bolden-Tiller, Tuskegee University,
22. EVALUATING THE EFFECT OF INCREASING SALINITY ON PATHOGENS CAUSING ROOT ROT OF COMMON BEAN (PHASEOLUS VULGARIS L.) DYLAN LYNCH1, R. Goswami2, J. Cainong1, and V. Kalavacharla1,3* 1Delaware State University, 2USDA-National Institute of Food and Agriculture, , 3Delaware State University, *Advisor
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23. THE TUSKEGEE UNIVERSITY GOAT DAY: AN INTEGRATED EXTENSION/OUTREACH PROGRAM FOR GOAT PRODUCERS RONALD DAVIS, Russell Johnson, Nar, Gurung* and Olga Bolden-Tiller* Tuskegee University
24. FINANCIALLY LITERATE ENTREPRENUSHIP FOR RURAL YOUTH AND FAMILIES B. THOMAS and W.H.W. (Advisor) SC State University
25. EFFICACY OF ENTOMOPATHOGENS FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF BLUE PUMPKIN BEETLE (AULACOPHORA NIGRIPENNIS MOTSCHULSKY, 1857) IN SPONGE GOURD (LUFFA CYLINDRICA) UNDER LABORATORY CONDITIONS AT PAKLIHAWA, NEPAL SONU KOIRALA BISHWOKARMA, *Shiv S. Bhattarai, Sapana Gurung, Prashana Dhami & Yuvraj Bishwokarma Institute of Agriculture and Animal Science (IAAS), Tribhuvan University, Nepal. (* Faculty advisor)
26. TESTING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF SELECTED ORGANIC PESTICIDES IN ORGANIC VEGETABLE PRODUCTION. IMENA EZELL, K. Kpomblekou-A, F. Quarcoo, and D. Mortley, Tuskegee University
27. PHOSPHORUS CHARACTERIZATION OF WETLAND SOILS OF THE SOUTHEASTERN UNITED STATESMARGARET ORUWARI*, C. Williams, R. Ankumah, M. Elrashidi, P. Hanson and R. Shange, Tuskegee University
28. INFLUENCE OF GOAT BREED ON PARASITE RESISTANCE AND RESILIENCE IN BOER, KIKO AND CROSSBRED SAVANNA DOELINGS FRANCESS BLAKE*1, Kwame Matthews1, and Dahlia O’Brien2, 1Delaware State University, 2Virginia State University
29. THE EFFECT OF CONDENSED TANNIN-CONTAINING DIETS ON LIPOGENIC GENE EXPRESSION IN MEAT GOATS ASIA SHIPP1, B.R. Min1*, M. Mienaltowski2, and N. Gurung1 Tuskegee University, AL, and University of California Davis, CA
30. SMALL FARMER AGRICULTURAL LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT FOR SMALL FARMERS KELLIE JOHNSON and E.A. (Program Advisor) SC State University
31. ASSESSING THE IMPACTS OF CLIMATE CHANGE ON WATER QUANTITY WITHIN THE MOBILE RIVER BASIN AMINA BRENDA NALIAKA, *Joseph Essamuah-Quansah, Souleymane Fall, *Gamal *El Afandi and *Ramble O. Ankumah (*Faculty Advisor)
32. (MANRRS) A MODEL FOR PERSONAL LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT LASHAE WALLACE and C.C.M. (Advisor) SC State University.
33. A PRELIMINARY STUDY TO PREVENTING NOISE INDUCED HEARING LOSS AMONG FARMERS AND AGRICULTURAL WORKERS IN RURAL AMERICA ANTOINETTE PRYOR and D. Bush (Advisor) SC State University
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UNDERGRADUATE ORAL
34. A SOCIAL WORKER’S ROLE IN IMPROVING FOOD INSECIRTY THROUGH SCHOOL-BASED SERVICES ALISHIA R. WALKER and L.T (Advisor) SC State University
35. STORED GRAIN INSECTS AND OZONE: DOSE-RESPONSE EVALUATIONS DESIRAE HOOK and R.M (Advisor) SC State University
36. ANALYZING THE EXPRESSION OF KNOWN PRO-INFLAMMATORY AND OBESITY MARKERS IN PROSTATE CANCER CELLS MAYA BARBOUR, S.B. and A.K. (Advisor) SC State University
37. WE CAN TOO: CHALLENGING AND ENCOURAGING AFRICAN AMERICAN MALES TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN MATHEMATICS KORDELL X. WALKER, ENDIA GREEN and N.C. (Advisor) SC State University
38. THE IMPACT OF EXPORT CREDITS ON IMPORT DEMAND OF TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO GIA JULIEN and P.R. (Advisor) and J.T. SC State University
39. ISOLATION OF METHANOGENIC AND LIGNOCELLULOLYTIC MICROORGANISMS FOR BIOFUEL APPLICATIONS. KAYLA - MARIE JONES, Deloris Alexander, Trenecka Collins, Elma Williams, Kokoase Kpomblekou-A and Marceline Egnin, Tuskegee University
40. PROPERTIES OF NON- EDIBLE OILS AND THEIR IMPORTANCE IN BIODISEEL PRODUCTION MARTIN FIGURA, K.O. and M.D. (Advisors) SC State University
41. COMPARATIVE DROUGHT TOLERANCE SCREENING AND EXPRESSION PROFILING IN COWPEA VARIETIES
MALACHI MUHAMMAD, Immanuel Muhammad, Desmond Mortley, Marceline Egnin, Tuskegee University
42. DO NON-PAYMENT RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH FOREIGN MARKETS CAUSE THE U.S. EXPORT SUPPLY TO BE MORE INELASTIC? OLEKSANDRA FILIPPOVA, P.R. and J.T (Advisor) SC State University
43. ARE THE POPULAR PEANUT BUTTER BRANDS FROM YOUR LOCAL GROCERY STORE SAFE FOR CONSUMPTION? JELEANA DEFRANZO and J.B.S (Advisor) SC State University
44. EFFECTS OF MHC AND GENETIC LINE ON BASELINE BLOOD CHEMISTRY AND SERUM AMYLOID A LEVELS FOR FOUR INBRED LINES OF CHICKENS UNDER COMMON ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS QINDASI SILVA: Tuskegee University1, Zachary Adams, Michael Kaiser, Dr. Susan J. Lamont (Faculty Advisor): Iowa State University2 1Tuskegee University, 2, Lamont Lab Group, Iowa State University 24
45. EVALUTATION OF ARSENIC RELATED GENES IN TWO HYPERACCUMULATORS: Pteris vittata and Pteris cretica CAPRI CHARLESTON, Osagie Idehen, Caitlin Skinner, Marceline Egnin, Sy Traore, Foaziatu Bukari, Gregory Bernard, and Conrad Bonsi, Tuskegee University
46. TESTING PROCESSED CORN FOR UNSAFE LEVELS OF AFLATOXINS TYJAE Z. BURCH and J.B.S (Advisor) SC State University
47. A PILOT STUDY OF TRACE ELEMENTS IN COTTON SEEDS WITH INSTRUMENTAL NEUTRON ACTIVATION ANAYLSIS (INAA) NAFISAT ISA, K.J, G.N, E.N, and Z.J.S. (Advisor) SC State University
48. NEXT GENERATION SWEETPOTATO (IPOMOEA BATATAS L. LAM) HYBRID CULTIVAR DEVELOPMENT THROUGH SOMATIC HYBRIDIZATION LARENCIA WILLIAMS, Foaziatu Bukari, Marceline Egnin, Gregory C. Bernard, Sy Traore, Osagie Idehen, Adrianne Brown, Desmond Mortley and Conrad Bonsi, Tuskegee University
49. THE EFFECT OF NUTRITION AND WEIGHT CLASS ON ACUTE INFLAMMATION MARKERS (SAA-1, ADP, CRP, IL-1B) IN SOUTH CAROLINIAN CHILDREN. QUAN CROSS, A.K. and S.B. (Advisors) SC State University
50. HOW CAN THE U.S. EXPORT CREDIT PROGRAMS IMPROVE SOUTH CAROLINA SMALL FARMERS’ WILLIGNESS TO EXPORT? LUIZA DURTE and P.R. and J.T. (Advisor) SC State University
51. EVALUATING THE PERFORMANCE AND COCCIDIA LEVELS OF MEAT GOAT KIDS FED A COMMERCIAL VERSUS HOME MIXED FEED JASMINE HARRIS and Kwame Matthews, 1Delaware State University, Dover, DE.
52. TARPING EFFECTS ON SOIL, COVER CROP RESIDUE, AND CROP YIELD ALEAH BUTLER-JONES, Cornell University, Ryan Maher,Cornell University, Anusuya Rangarajan, Cornell University (Faculty Advisor) Haley Rylander, Cornell University
UNDERGRADUATE POSTER
53. EVALUATING NEMATICIDAL PROPERTIES OF PLANT EXTRACTS AGAINST PLANT- PARASITIC NEMATODES JACOB FITCH, *Gregory C. Bernard, *Marceline Egnin, Sy Traore, Osagie Idehen, Foaziatu Bukari, Willard Collier, and Conrad Bonsi (* Faculty Advisor) Tuskegee University
54. THE EFFECT OF TWO DIFFERENT HARVESTING METHODS ON THE YIELD OF ‘TOPBUNCH’ AND ‘HI-CROP’ COLLARDS (BRASSICA OLERACEA (L.)) WHEN GROWN IN A WIREGRASS TUNNEL HOUSE *VERONICA E. WALTON1, **Raymon Shange1, Melissa Johnson1, Edward Sparks1, Victor A. Khan1, James E. Currington2, Nathaniel Ellison1, George X. Hunter1, and Jeffery Moore1 1Tuskegee University; 2Currington Consultants
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55. ADDIE HOLTZCLAW KHIQUITA D. YOUNG and *Jean Greene (*Faculty Advisor) Hinds Community College-Utica Campus.
56. “THE PRODUCE SAFETY RULE” REGARDING TIME EXPANSION FOR TESTING OF MICROBIAL QUALITY OF PRODUCE WATER YAZRAH A. RANDALL, George Washington Carver Summer Research Internship Program Iowa State University, Angela Shaw, Tuskegee University
57. FINANCIALLY LITERATE ENTREPRENUSHIP FOR RURAL YOUTH AND FAMILIES: A PILOT STUDY AT TWO SOUTH CAROLINA LOWCOUNTRY HIGH SCHOOLS ZEUS RUCKER and W.H.W. (Advisor) SC State University
58. CLOSING THE LOOP OF FOOD WASTE AND FOOD INSECURITY- 1 POUND AT A TIME KENZLEY DEFLER, Michelle R. Worosz Auburn University
59. PROFITABILITY OF SMALL FARMS IN THE TRI-COUNTY OF BAMBERG, CALHOUN, AND ORANGEBURG
RASSIF INTISSAR, M.M. and H.M.S. (Advisor) SC State University
60. EFFICIENCY-DRIVEN PROCEDURE FOR BIOMASS-BIOENERGY SUPPLY CHAIN NETWORK DESIGN IN SOUTH CAROLINA DEVIN R. RAMBERT and J. H. (Advisor) SC State University
61. EVALUATING DROUGHT TOLERANCE IN SOUTHERN FIELD PEA (COWPEAS, Vigna unguiculata). IMMANUEL MUHAMMAD, Malachi Muhammad. Desmond Mortley, Marceline Egnin, (Advisors) Tuskegee University
62. ONLINE DIGITAL PRESENCE OF SMALL AGRIBUSINESS IN THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA. SATYAM GIRI and R.S. (Advisor) SC State University
63. THERMAL ANALYSIS AND SOLUBILITY OF POST CONSUMABLE PLASTICS BRANDON J. GALLOWAY and N.H. (Advisor) SC State University
64. APPLYING INSTRUMENTAL NEUTRON ACTIVATION ANALYSIS (INAA) ON THE STUDY OF HEAVY METAL ELEMENTS IN COTTON SEEDS EMMANUEL NWOSU, G.N, N.I, K.J. and Z.J.S. (Advisor) SC State University
65. EFFICACY OF OZONE FUMIGATION AGAINST LASIODERMA SERRICONE PUPAE AND ADULTS CAYELA GLOVER and R.M (Advisor) SC State University
66. IMPLICATION OF CHILDHOOD OBESITY AND HIGH PRO-INFLAMMATORY DIETS IN SOUTH CAROLINIAN CHILDREN: SURVEY AND DATA STRATIFICATION. DEJAH THOMAS, Richard Drayton, A.K. and S.B. (Advisors) South Carolina State University
67. CHALLENGING AND ENCOURAGING AFRICAN AMERICAN MALES TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN MATHEMATICS 26
CHRISTOPHER HENDERSON, TEAN BEACOATE and N.C. (Advisor) SC State University
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PROFESSIONAL POSTERS
1. Effects of Assessment Practices on Students’ and Staff’s Perceptions Regarding Academic Performance Abrahams, Hilton John Department of Agriculture Western Cape, South Africa
2. Carver’s Egyptian Blue Adkins, Jon , Elements 4 Nature
3. Only Moso, USA (Eco-Invest in Giant Bamboo) Briscoe Tochi, Only Moso USA
4. How to Prevent Disease Susceptibility Before a Problem Can Arise in an Aquatic System Brown, James and Ken Semmens, Kentucky State University
5. Pierce’s Disease Resistant Hybrid Bunch Grapes with High Potential for the Southeast Coneva, Elina and W. Clements, Auburn University
6. Exploring Rootstocks for Enhanced Viticultural Sustainability in Alabama and the Southeast Coneva, Elina Enfeng Xu and James Pitts, Auburn University
7. Feral Swine Outreach and Eradication Strategies for Limited Resource Farmers and Ranchers in Texas Lawton, Billy L, Derrick Banks, Alfred L. Parks, Nelson T. Daniels and Angela Moore
8. Applicability of Waste-Reasred Hermetia Illucens As an Ingredient in the Diet of Nile Tilapia Oreochromisniloticus Kessler, Samuel Vikas Kumar, Waldemar Rossi, and Cora Teets, Kentucky State University
9. Evaluation of Drug-Resistant Enterobacteriaceae on Produce from Small Farms Marshall, Tavin, Shreya Patel and Avinash Tope, Kentucky State University
10. Southern University Livestock Show – History in the Making Mellieon, Harold , Southern University Agricultural Land Grant Campus
11. Application of Rejuvenation Pruning in Mature Rabbiteye Blueberries Randle, Ann, University of Georgia Extension
12. K-State Research & Extension (KSRE) Navigating Difference: A Comparison of Trainings Wiley, Zelia and Lonnie Hobbs, Jr. Kansas State University
13. Potential Use of Transglutaminase in Restructuring Deboned Asian Carp Meat Wilson, Jordan, Lingyu Huang, Ceil Butler, Changzheng Wang, Kentucky State University 28
YOUTH POSTERS
STRENGTHENING FOOD SCIENCE THROUGH EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL YOUTH
Eunice Bonsi, Project Director Marilyn DeNeal, Coordinator
1. Assessment of Water Quality in Alabama Using Geographic Information Systems London Allen, St. Joseph Catholic School , Tre’Shawn Coleman, Booker T. Washington High School, and Souleymand Fall (Faculty Advisor) and Amina Naliaka (Graduate Student Advisor)
2. Identifying and Managing Insect Pests in Organic Farming L’Oreal Allen, St. Joseph Catholic School, Zemora Metcalf III, Tuskegee Institute Middle School and Kokoassee Kpomblekou, Tuskegee University (Advisor)
3. Assessing Soil Enzymes and Selected Chemical Parameters of Opened and Closed Canopy Management in Tuskegee National Forest Taniya Floyd and Keandra Frank, Tuskegee Institute Middle School and Anthony Kumi (Advisor) , Tuskegee University
4. The Sweet potato Alexis Frazier and Jaiden Moore, Tuskegee Institute Middle School, and Adelia Bovell- Benjamin (Advisor) , Tuskegee University
5. Detecting Genetically-Modified Foods Using PCR Mercedes Pace, Raymond Asare-Baah, Booker T. Washington, and Marceline Egnin, Tuskegee University
6. Making Biofuel from Sugarcane Derriona Swanson and Yevyn Williams, Tuskegee Institute Middle School and Desmond Mortley, Tuskegee University (Advisor)
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