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 Hotel 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm PAWC Conference Registration Conference Center – Lobby Area SUNDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2017 Tuskegee University 10:00 am – 1:00 pm PAWC Conference Registration Kellogg Conference Center Registration Desk Auburn Marriott Opelika Hotel 10:00 am –10:15 am Shuttle Departs from Marriott Hotel for Tuskegee University Conference Center Side Entrance Meeting Rooms F & G 11:00 am – 4:00 pm Student Paper and Poster Competition Meeting Rooms D & E Ballrooms A & B
11:00 am – 4:00 pm Tomorrow’s Agricultural Professional Symposium – Student Professional Development Series Ballroom C
Auburn Marriott Opelika Hotel 11:00 am – 4:00 pm Tour of Tuskegee University & Tuskegee, AL Conference Center Side Entrance Auburn Marriott Opelika Hotel 2:30 pm – 6:00 pm PAWC Conference Registration Conference Center Lobby Auburn Marriott Opelika Hotel 2:30 pm – 6:00 pm PAWC Scholarship Program Check In Conference Center Lobby Tuskegee University 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm Student Reception Ballroom Atrium Auburn Marriott Opelika Hotel 5:00 pm Shuttle Service Depart for Marriott for Student Presenters Conference Center Front Entrance
5:00 pm Bus Departure from Auburn Marriott Opelika to Tuskegee University for Christmas Concert Marriott & Holiday Inn Suites
6:30 pm – 8:30 pm Tuskegee University Christmas Concert Tuskegee University Chapel
Kellogg Conference Center 8:30 pm – 9:30 pm PAWC Opening Reception Ballroom Auburn Marriott Opelika Hotel 8:30 pm – 9:30 pm Exhibit Check–In & Set-Up Conference Center Ballroom Foyer
Tuskegee University 9:30 pm Buses Depart from Kellogg Conference Center for Hotels in Opelika, AL Kellogg Conference Center
2 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 Amphitheater 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 Shac and Featuring Bourne Amphitheater 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 Development Meeting Room 2 Soil and Pest Management Meeting Room 3 PAWC Community Project Showcase – STAG Vets & Comfort Farms Amphitheater 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 Amphitheater
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 Production Systems Meeting Room 1
Risk Management Strategies Meeting Room 2
Economics of Animal Science Meeting Room 3
The Legal Cannabis Business Amphitheater
5:15 pm – 5:45 pm Shuttle Departs & Return to Holiday Inn
7:00 pm – Until 75th Anniversary Gala & George Washington Carver Banquet Marriott Ballroom
3 3 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 Amphitheater
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 Amphitheater
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 2:15pm - 4:00pm & Aquaculture Program Standards & Meeting Room 3 4:00pm - 5:30pm Feral Swine Damage Control Heir Property Amphitheater 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
4 PAWC REGISTRATION HOURS DATE HOURS LOCATION Saturday, December 2, 2017 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Marriott Lobby - Opelika Kellogg Conference Center Registration Desk Sunday, December, 3, 2017 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Tuskegee University Marriott – Opelika Sunday, December, 3, 2017 2:30 pm – 6:00 pm Ballroom Foyer Marriott – Opelika Monday, December 4, 2017 7:30 am – 5:00 pm Ballroom Foyer Marriott – Opelika Tuesday, December 5, 2017 8:30 am – 2:00 pm Ballroom Foyer TRANSPORTATION SCHEDULE SUNDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2017 TIME PICKUP LOCATION DROP OFF LOCATION TYPE OF TRANSPORTATION Tuskegee University Tuskegee University 10:00 am Auburn Marriott Opelika 15 Passenger Van Kellogg Conference Center *Student Competition* Tuskegee University Marriott Opelika Tuskegee University 4:30 pm Kellogg Conference Center Front Entrance 15 Passenger Van Front Entrance Marriott Hotel Tuskegee University 5:00 pm Charter Bus Side Entrance Chapel 5:45 pm Holiday Inn Suites & Express Tuskegee University Chapel 15 Passenger Van Tuskegee University Marriott Hotel 9:30 pm Kellogg Conference Center Charter Bus Side Entrance Chapel
MONDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2017 TIME PICKUP LOCATION DROP OFF LOCATION TYPE OF TRANSPORTATION Marriott Opelika Tuskegee University 7:00 am Holiday Inn Opelika Suites Front Entrance 15 Passenger Van Marriott Opelika Tuskegee University 7:30 am Holiday Inn Opelika Suites Front Entrance 15 Passenger Van Marriott Opelika Tuskegee University 5:20 pm Holiday Inn Opelika Front Entrance 15 Passenger Van Tuskegee University 6:30 pm Holiday Inn Opelika Marriott Opelika Front Entrance 15 Passenger Van Tuskegee University 10:00 pm Marriott Opelika Front Entrance Holiday Inn Opelika 15 Passenger Van Tuskegee University By Request 15 Passenger Van By Request Marriott Courtesy Van
5 5 TUESDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2017 TIME PICKUP LOCATION DROP OFF LOCATION TYPE OF TRANSPORTATION Marriott Opelika Tuskegee University 7:30 am Holiday Inn Opelika Suites Front Entrance 15 Passenger Van Marriott Opelika Tuskegee University 8:00 am Holiday Inn Opelika Suites Front Entrance 15 Passenger Van Marriott Opelika Tuskegee University 4:15 pm Charter Bus Side Entrance Kellogg Conference Center Tuskegee University Marriott Opelika 8:30 pm Charter Bus Kellogg Conference Center Side Entrance Tuskegee University Tuskegee University 8:30 pm Holiday Inn Opelika Suites Kellogg Conference Center 15 Passenger Van
6 SATURDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2017 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Conference Registration – Marriott 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 • Rooms D & E • Rooms F & G • 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 Auburn 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
7 7 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
Presiding: Dawn Mellion Patin, Southern University Agricultural Research & Extension Center & M. Ray McKinnie, Virginia State University
Invocation: Peter Kanyi, Tuskegee University Greetings & Welcome: Walter Hill, Tuskegee University Special Welcome & Recognition of Sponsors: Tasha Hargrove, Tuskegee University
Opening Remarks: Michon Oubichon, USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Historical Overview of PAWC: Robert Zabawa, Tuskegee University Artistic Expression: William Lennard, Tuskegee University
Introduction of Speaker: Ben Malone, USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service
Opening Speaker: Leonard Jordan Acting Chief, Natural Resources Conservation Service United States Department of Agriculture
9:30 am – 10:00 am Break & Visit with Exhibitors – Marriott Break Room
8 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 suc- cessful 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 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 Resources Conservation Service Presenters: 1. Allison Jenkins, Alabama Soil and Water Conservation Committee 2. Tibor Horvath, USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service
Workshop Description: Mark Twain said it best – “Whiskey is for drinking; water is for fighting over.” This is a two-part presenta- tion 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.
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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 Com- petition 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.
11:00 am – 11:15 am Coffee Break
10 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 Community 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.
3. Raising Guide Dogs for the Blind: A Multi-Case Study of High School Puppy Raisers in FF A Programs Shannon Barbeau, Miller Career Center, Katy Independent School District and Gary Briers, Texas A&M University
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: 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
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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 & Luncheon
Presiding: Raymon Shange, Tuskegee University Invocation: John Brown, Tuskegee University Lunch Introduction of Keynote Speaker: Walter Hill, Tuskegee University Keynote Address: Stephen Censky, Deputy Secretary of Agriculture Introduction of Success Story: Rodney Stone, United States Department of Agriculture Recognition of Success Story Captain Vaughn Theodosius Poe (Veteran Farmer)
12 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 Office of Communications 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 and 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
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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
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
Amphitheater
Presentation Title: NRCS Panel Discussion – Moving Outreach Forward Moderator: Ronald Harris, USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service
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
14 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 Alabama 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 State University
Meeting Room 2
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. Factors Minimizing Financial Risk: A Case of Limited Resource Producers in Alabama Lila Karki, Gwen Harris, Tasha Hargrove, Ntam Baharanyi, Uma Karki, Youssouf 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
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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
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 multigenera- tional 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 – Until George Washington Carver Public Service Hall of Fame Awards Induction and Banquet & The Professional Agricultural Workers Conference 75th Anniversary Gala
Presiding: Orlando McMeans, West Virginia State University Invocation: John Williams, USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, retired
Dinner
Induction into the Hall of Fame
Carver I: Walter A. Hill, Tuskegee University Carver II: Denis A. Ebodaghe, USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture
Special Presentations and Toast
Recognition of Student Awards: Franklin Quarcoo, President, Gamma Sigma Delta, Tuskegee Chapter Performance by: Keith Rodgers Featuring Black on Black Rhymes
16 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 National Institute of Food and Agriculture 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 Imitative
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
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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
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: Demetrius Johnson, United States Department of Agriculture 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 Food 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
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Session Title: Engaging Universities and Communities to Feed the World Moderator: Eunice Bonsi, Tuskegee University Presenters: 1. Can Community Gardens and Farmers’ Markets Relieve Food Deserts Problems? A Case Study of Huntsville, Alabama James Bukenya, Alabama A & M University
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
19 19 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 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 Oghenekome Onokpise, Florida A&M University; Colmore Christian, Alabama A&M University
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.
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Session Title: Agricultural Leadership Moderator: David N. Tackie, Tuskegee University 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 & Lecture Southern University and A&M College Presiding: Bobby Phils, Southern University Invocation: Albert White, Abounding Love Ministry, Baton Rouge, Louisiana Lecture: Dawn Mellion-Patin, Southern University
21 21 TUESDAY | DECEMBER 5 | 2:15 pm –3:30 pm CONCURRENT SESSION VII
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: Sophia Kirby, USDA - APHIS Presenters: Wylin Wilson, Tuskegee University 1. The Black Church and Black Women’s Persistent Health Crisis in the Rural South Wylin D. Wilson, Tuskegee University
2. Health and Weight Status Perceptions Could Change Habits That Cause Obesity Raymee Johnson and Mohammed Ibrahim, Fort Valley State University
3. Synergizing Growth: Constructing the TULIP Community Garden Clubhouse Utilizing an Assets- Based Community Development Framework Lindsey Lunsford, Tuskegee University
4. L.C. Dorsey, Food Justice, and the North Bolivar County Farm Cooperative Bobby Smith, Cornell University
Amphitheater
Session Title: Heir Property and Land Tenure in the South Moderator: Robert Zabawa, Tuskegee University Presenters: Robert Zabawa, Ntam Baharanyi, Kara Woods, Tuskegee University Conner Bailey, Becky Barlow, James Patterson, III, Susan Godwin, Auburn University Savonala “Savi” Horne, Land Loss Prevention Project Craig Baab, Alabama Appleseed (ret)
Description: This panel will discuss issues relating to heir property and the impact that tenancy in common has on the individual and community.
22 Meeting Room 3 Session VII: Tuesday, 2:15 pm- 4:00pm
Aquaculture Initiative: Issues and Challenges Moderators: Delores Lenard & Richard Whittington
Meeting Room 3 Session VIII: Tuesday,4:00 pm- 5:30pm
Feral Swine Initiative: Small Farmer/1890 Institution Issues and Challenges Moderators: John Williams & Gopal Reddy 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 Center *Presenters must be present at their posters* 6:00 pm MANRRS Student Banquet – Tuskegee University Kellogg Conference Center 8:30 pm Buses Return to Opelika AL
23 23 GRADUATE ORAL 1. GRAZING BEHAVIOR AND DISTRIBUTION PATTERN OF KATAHDIN RAMS IN SOUTHERN-PINE SILVOPASTURES WITH COOL- SEASON FORAGES SANJOK POUDEL, Uma Karki (faculty advisor), Wendell McElhanney, Yubaraj Karki, Asha Tillman. Tuskegee University
2. THE EFFECT OF ISCHEMIA REPERFUSION INJURY ON A TYPE 2 DIABETIC MOUSE MODEL DONUNIQUE FINE, A. Sabri, 3M. Kolpakov, C. Bradford, and O. Bolden-Tiller (faculty advisor). Tuskegee University
3. ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIES FOR THE DETECTION OF WOODY BREAST IN POULTRY BROILER BREAST FILETS AVERY E. SMITH, M.K. Cox, R.J. Beyers, R.S. Moon, J.D. Starkey, L.J. Bauermeister, M.L. Johnson, A. Morey (faculty advisor). Auburn University
4. ACETY-COENZYME A CARBOXYLASE INHIBITING HERBICIDE RESISTANT DIGITARIA SANGUINALIS CONFIRMATION SUMA BASAK and Joseph Scott McElroy (faculty advisor). Auburn University
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 Emefa A. Monu (faculty Advisor). Auburn University
6. NOVEL BACTERIOCINS FROM A SOIL METAGENOME SAYMA AFROJ, Jinglie Zhou, David A. Mead, Mark R. Liles (faculty advisor) and Emefa Monu (faculty Advisor), Auburn University
7. UNDERSTANDING THE EFFECT OF VIRUS DISEASE COMPLEXES ON GENE EXPRESSION, AND DNA-HISTONE INTERACTIONS IN THE SWEETPOTATO CROP PLANT ELIZABETH FIEDLER, Lekha Nath Paudel, Marikis Alvarez, Vasudevan Ayyappan, Muthusamy Manoharan, Sathish Ponniah, Conrad Bonsi, Venu (Kal) Kalavacharla (faculty advisor). Delaware State University
8. APPLICATION OF FUNCTIONAL ICE, A NOVEL INTERVENTION STRATEGY TO CONTROL SALMONELLA TYPHIMURIUM IN CHICKEN DURING REFRIGERATED STORAGE. JASMINE KATARIA, Meredith Johnson, Avery Smith, J. Bauermeister. Auburn University
9. EATING AFTER TREATMENT- THE EFFECT OF CONSUMING ABUSED FRYING OIL ON BREAST CANCER METASTASIS ASHLEY OYIRIFI, Princess Imoukhuede, and William Helferich. University of Illinois
10. SPATIAL AND TEMPORAL TRANSCRIPTOMIC STUDY OF COMMON BEAN UNDER SALINE STRESS MARIAMA BROWN, A. BROWN, G. Blank, D. McIntosh, A. Todd, M. Dworkin, R. Hayford, M. Subramani, V. Kalavacharla (faculty advisor). Delaware State University
11. DESIGN OF BALANCED AND EFFICIENT BIOMASS-BIOFUEL SUPPLY CHAIN NETWORK SYSTEMS USING MULTI-OBJECTIVE MATHEMATICAL PROGRAMMING MODELS SHADAE S. TAYOR and J. H. (faculty advisor). South Carolina State University
12. APPLICATION OF FOOD-GRADE ENZYMES TO REDUCE TOUGH TEXTURE OF WOODEN BREAST FILLETS MEREDITH JOHNSON, A. Smith, J. Kataria, I. Wise, A. Morey (faculty advisor). Auburn University
13. (AGDISCOVERY) A NATIONAL MODEL RECRUITING FUTURE AGRICULTURAL RELATED MAJORS AARON GOLSON and C.C.M. (faculty advisor). South Carolina State University
24 14. DESIGN OF BALANCED AND EFFICIENT BIOMASS-BIOFUEL SUPPLY CHAIN NETWORK SYSTEMS USING MULTI-OBJECTIVE MATHEMATICAL PROGRAMMING MODELS SHADAE S. TAYOR and J. H. (faculty advisor). South Carolina State University
15. EVALUATION 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 (faculty advisor), *Desmond Mortley, Conrad Bonsi, and Wendell McElhheny. Tuskegee University
16. SCREENING AND CHARACTERIZATION OF NANO-CELLULOSE ISOLATED FROM DIFFERENT BIOMASS NARESH SHAHI, Byungjin Min (faculty advisor), Vijaya Rangari, and Desmond Mortley. Tuskegee University
17. DIURNAL BEHAVIOR AND DISTRIBUTION PATTERN OF KIKO WETHERS AND KATAHDIN RAMS IN WOODLANDS SHAILES BHATTRAI SANJOK POUDEL, Uma Karki (faculty advisor). Tuskegee University
18. EFFECT OF PECTIN AMENDMENTS ON ROOT COLONIZATION AND PLANT GROWTH-PROMOTION BY PGPR MOHAMMAD KAMRUL HASSAN, John McInroy, Jarrod Jones, Deepak Shantharaj, Mark Liles, and Joseph Kloepper (faculty advisor). Auburn University
25 25 GRADUATE POSTER
19. ASSESSING EFFICACY OF DIFFERENT ANTHELMINTICS FOR CONTROL OF PARASITES IN SMALL RUMINANTS C. ROBINSON, C. Elliott, S. Solaiman (faculty Advisor), O. Bolden-Tiller (faculty advisor), R. Min, and W. McElhenney. Tuskegee University
20. IDENTIFICATION OF MOLECULAR MECHANISMS INVOLVED FOR GOSSYPOL TOLERANCE IN FUSARIUM OXYSPORIUM F.SP. VASINFECTUM A. POKHREL and J.J. COLEMAN (faculty advisor). Auburn University
21. CHARACTERIZATION OF p-STAT3 PROTEIN EXPRESSION IN THE CAPRINE TESTIS KHALDA FADLALLA and O. Bolden-Tiller (faculty advisor). Tuskegee University
22. THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE USDA/FAS SPONSORED COCHRAN FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM ON HIGH-QUALITY FEED INGREDI- ENTS ADMINISTERED BY TUSKEGEE UNIVERSITY F. ABRAHAMSEN, Y. Zhao, N. Gurung, B. R. Min, and O. Bolden-Tiller (faculty advisor). Tuskegee University
23. EVALUATING THE EFFECT OF INCREASING SALINITY ON PATHOGENS CAUSING ROOT ROT OF COMMON BEAN (PHASEOLUS VULGARIS L.) DYLAN LYNCH, R. Goswami, J. Cainong, and V. Kalavacharla (faculty advisor). Delaware State University.
24. THE TUSKEGEE UNIVERSITY GOAT DAY: AN INTEGRATED EXTENSION/OUTREACH PROGRAM FOR GOAT PRODUCERS RONALD DAVIS, Russell Johnson, Nar, Gurung (faculty advisor) and Olga Bolden-Tiller. Tuskegee University
25. FINANCIALLY LITERATE ENTREPRENEURSHIP FOR RURAL YOUTH AND FAMILIES B. THOMAS and W.H.W (faculty advisor). South Carolina State University
26. 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 (faculty advisor), Sapana Gurung, Prashana Dhami & Yuvraj Bishwokarma. Tribhuvan University, Nepal
27. TESTING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF SELECTED ORGANIC PESTICIDES IN ORGANIC VEGETABLE PRODUCTION. IMENA EZELL, K. Kpomblekou-A (faculty advisor), F. Quarcoo, and D. Mortley. Tuskegee University
28. PHOSPHORUS CHARACTERIZATION OF WETLAND SOILS OF THE SOUTHEASTERN UNITED STATES MARGARET ORUWARI, C. Williams, R. Ankumah, M. Elrashidi, P. Hanson and R. Shange. Tuskegee University
29. INFLUENCE OF GOAT BREED ON PARASITE RESISTANCE AND RESILIENCE IN BOER, KIKO AND CROSSBRED SAVANNA DOELINGS FRANCESS BLAKE, Kwame Matthews(faculty advisor), and Dahlia O’Brien. Delaware State University
30. THE EFFECT OF CONDENSED TANNIN-CONTAINING DIETS ON LIPOGENIC GENE EXPRESSION IN MEAT GOATS ASIA SHIPP, B.R. Min (faculty advisor), M. Mienaltowski2, and N. Gurung. Tuskegee University
31. SMALL FARMER AGRICULTURAL LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT FOR SMALL FARMERS KELLIE JOHNSON and E.A. (faculty advisor). South Carolina State University
26 32. 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). Tuskegee University
33. (MANRRS) A MODEL FOR PERSONAL LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT LASHAE WALLACE and C.C.M. (faculty advisor). South Carolina State University.
34. A PRELIMINARY STUDY TO PREVENTING NOISE INDUCED HEARING LOSS AMONG FARMERS AND AGRICULTURAL WORKERS IN RURAL AMERICA ANTOINETTE PRYOR and D. Bush (faculty advisor). South Carolina State University
27 27 UNDERGRADUATE ORAL 35. A SOCIAL WORKER’S ROLE IN IMPROVING FOOD INSECIRTY THROUGH SCHOOL-BASED SERVICES ALISHIA R. WALKER and L.T (faculty advisor). South Carolina State University
36. STORED GRAIN INSECTS AND OZONE: DOSE-RESPONSE EVALUATIONS DESIRAE HOOK and R.M (faculty advisor). South Carolina State University
37. ANALYZING THE EXPRESSION OF KNOWN PRO-INFLAMMATORY AND OBESITY MARKERS IN PROSTATE CANCER CELLS MAYA BARBOUR, S.B. and A.K. (faculty advisor). South Carolina State University
38. WE CAN TOO: CHALLENGING AND ENCOURAGING AFRICAN AMERICAN MALES TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN MATHEMATICS KORDELL X. WALKER, ENDIA GREEN and N.C. (faculty advisor). South Carolina State University
39. THE IMPACT OF EXPORT CREDITS ON IMPORT DEMAND OF TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO GIA JULIEN and P.R. (faculty advisor). and J.T. South Carolina State University
40. ISOLATION OF METHANOGENIC AND LIGNOCELLULOLYTIC MICROORGANISMS FOR BIOFUEL APPLICATIONS. KAYLA - MARIE JONES, Deloris Alexander (faculty advisor), Trenecka Collins, Elma Williams, Kokoase Kpomblekou-A and Marceline Egnin. Tuskegee University
41. PROPERTIES OF NON- EDIBLE OILS AND THEIR IMPORTANCE IN BIODIESEL PRODUCTION MARTIN FIGURA, K.O. (faculty advisor) and M.D. (faculty advisor). South Carolina State University
42. COMPARATIVE DROUGHT TOLERANCE SCREENING AND EXPRESSION PROFILING IN COWPEA VARIETIES MALACHI MUHAMMAD, Immanuel Muhammad (faculty advisor), Desmond Mortley, Marceline Egnin. Tuskegee University
43. 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 (faculty advisor). South Carolina State University
44. ARE THE POPULAR PEANUT BUTTER BRANDS FROM YOUR LOCAL GROCERY STORE SAFE FOR CONSUMPTION? JELEANA DEFRANZO and J.B.S (faculty advisor). South Carolina State University
45. 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, Zachary Adams, Michael Kaiser, Susan J. Lamont (faculty advisor). Tuskegee University
46. EVALUATION 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
47. TESTING PROCESSED CORN FOR UNSAFE LEVELS OF AFLATOXINS TYJAE Z. BURCH and J.B.S (faculty advisor). South Carolina State University
48. A PILOT STUDY OF TRACE ELEMENTS IN COTTON SEEDS WITH INSTRUMENTAL NEUTRON ACTIVATION ANALYSIS (INAA) NAFISAT ISA, K.J, G.N, E.N, and Z.J.S. (faculty advisor). South Carolina State University
28 49. 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
50. 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. (faculty advisor) and S.B. (faculty advisor). South Carolina State University
51. HOW CAN THE U.S. EXPORT CREDIT PROGRAMS IMPROVE SOUTH CAROLINA SMALL FARMERS’ WILLINGNESS TO EXPORT? LUIZA DURTE and P.R. and J.T. (faculty advisor). South Carolina State University
52. EVALUATING THE PERFORMANCE AND COCCIDIA LEVELS OF MEAT GOAT KIDS FED A COMMERCIAL VERSUS HOME MIXED FEED JASMINE HARRIS and Kwame Matthews (faculty advisor). Delaware State University
53. TARPING EFFECTS ON SOIL, COVER CROP RESIDUE, AND CROP YIELD ALEAH BUTLER-JONES, Ryan Maher, Anusuya Rangarajan (faculty advisor) and Haley Rylander. Cornell University
29 29 UNDERGRADUATE POSTER 54. EVALUATING NEMATICIDAL PROPERTIES OF PLANT EXTRACTS AGAINST PLANT-PARASITIC NEMATODES JACOB FITCH, Gregory C. Bernard (faculty advisor), Marceline Egnin (faculty advisor), Sy Traore, Osagie Idehen, Foaziatu Bukari, Willard Collier, and Conrad Bonsi. Tuskegee University
55. 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. WALTON, Raymon Shange (faculty advisor), Melissa Johnson, Edward Sparks, Victor A. Khan, James E. Currington, Nathaniel Ellison, George X. Hunter, and Jeffery Moore. Tuskegee University
56. ADDIE HOLTZCLAW KHIQUITA D. YOUNG and Jean Greene (faculty advisor) Hinds Community College-Utica Campus.
57. “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
58. FINANCIALLY LITERATE ENTREPRENEURSHIP FOR RURAL YOUTH AND FAMILIES: A PILOT STUDY AT TWO SOUTH CAROLINA LOWCOUNTRY HIGH SCHOOLS ZEUS RUCKER and W.H.W. (faculty advisor). South Carolina State University
59. CLOSING THE LOOP OF FOOD WASTE AND FOOD INSECURITY- 1 POUND AT A TIME KENZLEY DEFLER, Michelle R. Worosz (faculty advisor). Auburn University
60. PROFITABILITY OF SMALL FARMS IN THE TRI-COUNTY OF BAMBERG, CALHOUN, AND ORANGEBURG RASSIF INTISSAR, M.M. and H.M.S. (faculty advisor). South Carolina State University
61. EFFICIENCY-DRIVEN PROCEDURE FOR BIOMASS-BIOENERGY SUPPLY CHAIN NETWORK DESIGN IN SOUTH CAROLINA DEVIN R. RAMBERT and J. H. (faculty advisor). South Carolina State University
62. EVALUATING DROUGHT TOLERANCE IN SOUTHERN FIELD PEA (COWPEAS, Vigna unguiculata). IMMANUEL MUHAMMAD, Malachi Muhammad. Desmond Mortley, Marceline Egnin, (faculty advisors). Tuskegee University
63. ONLINE DIGITAL PRESENCE OF SMALL AGRIBUSINESS IN THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA. SATYAM GIRI and R.S. (faculty advisor). South Carolina State University
64. THERMAL ANALYSIS AND SOLUBILITY OF POST CONSUMABLE PLASTICS BRANDON J. GALLOWAY and N.H. (faculty advisor). South Carolina State University
65. 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. (faculty advisor). South Carolina State University
66. EFFICACY OF OZONE FUMIGATION AGAINST LASIODERMA SERRICONE PUPAE AND ADULTS CAYELA GLOVER and R.M (faculty advisor). South Carolina State University
67. 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. (faculty advisors). South Carolina State University
68. CHALLENGING AND ENCOURAGING AFRICAN AMERICAN MALES TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN MATHEMATICS CHRISTOPHER HENDERSON, Tean Beacoate and N.C. (Advisor). South Carolina State University
30 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, Prairie View A&M University
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
14. Youth and the Law Community Initiative Worthen, Dreamal, Vonda Richardson, Keith Parker, Carla Adams-Lippert, Gwendolyn Singleton, Yolanda Bogan, Florida A & M University, Marcus Nicolas, Tallahassee Community College, Margo Armistead, Salvation Army and Audrey Smith, Leon County Sheriff’s Office
31 31 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), Tuskegee University
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 (faculty advisor), Tuskegee University
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 (faculty advisor), Tuskegee Univer- sity
4. The Sweet Potato Alexis Frazier and Jaiden Moore, Tuskegee Institute Middle School, and Adelia Bovell-Benjamin (faculty advisor), Tuskegee University
5. Detecting Genetically-Modified Foods Using PCR Mercedes Pace and Raymond Baah-Asare-, Booker T. Washington, and Marceline Egnin (faculty advisor), Tuskegee University
6. Making Biofuel from Sugarcane Derriona Swanson and Yevyn Williams, Tuskegee Institute Middle School and Desmond Mortley (faculty advisor), Tuskegee University
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35 35 COMMITTEES Walter A. Hill, Tuskegee University PAWC Chair Tasha M. Hargrove, Tuskegee University, PAWC Co-Chair Robert Zabawa, Tuskegee University, Coordinator John Williams, USDA/APHIS (ret.), Chair PAWC Advisory Board
ADVISORY AND PLANNING Catherine Barnett, Restaurant Opportunities Centers United, LLC Ken Johnson, USDA/APHIS Ntam Baharanyi, Tuskegee University Shelton Jones, Farm Foundation Rhonda Benton, Rhema Ranch Peter Kanyi, Tuskegee University Sarah Bobrow-Williams, SRWI, and Bobrow-Williams Group, LLC Marc Littlejohn,Walmart Wilhelmina Bratton, USDA/FS Suchet Loois, Tuskegee University (Retired) Carolyn Brooks, Association of Research Directors Dyremple Marsh, Delaware State University Henry Brooks, University of Maryland at Eastern Shore Karla Martin, USDA/OAO, Fort Valley State University William Buchanan, Farmer Christopher Mathis, South Carolina State University Carl Butler, NetworkAG Jimmy McAlpine, USDA/ARS George Ceremuga, Indian Health Services Donald McDowell, North Carolina A & T State University Ralph Christy, Cornell University Ray Mobley, Florida A & M University Karen W. Craig, Tuskegee University Doris Newton, USDA/ERS William A. Crutchfield, Virginia State University Konnie Pace, Tuskegee University Carlton Davis, University of Florida (retired) Miles Robinson, Tuskegee University Vivian Dickson, USDA/NRCS Raymon Shange, Tuskegee University Amadou Diop, US Forest Service Vanese Singleton, Tuskegee University DeAnthony Hall, First Choice Nii Tackie, Tuskegee University Ronald Harris, USDA/NRCS Tony Waller, Walmart Rosalind Harris, University of Kentucky Zelia Wiley, Kansas State University Kathryn Hill, USDA/OC Wylin Wilson, Tuskegee University Larry Holmes, USDA/NRCS (retired) Dreamal Worthen, Florida A & M University
PAWC LOCAL PLANNING COMMITTEE Program Committee: T. Hargrove, R. Zabawa, V. Singleton, C. Bonsi, N. Baharanyi, & W. Hill Budget: K. Pace, T. Hargrove, R. Shange, & W. Hill Registration: B. Green, Y. Wright, K. Pace & S. Payne PAWC Help Desk: Y. Wright, C. Pollard, P. Young Transportation: W. Hodge, M. Robinson, J. Brown & B. Green PAWC Opening Reception: W. Lennard, A. Paris, T. Hargrove, W. Hill, P. Young Posters and Exhibits: L. Karki, B. Green, & F. Quarcoo Student Competition: TU Gamma Sigma Delta, F. Quarcoo, R. Zabawa & J. Bartlett Publicity: TU Department of Marketing and Communication, T. Hargrove, K. Craig & P. Kanyi Evaluation & Note takers: A. Paris, G. Paris, P. Young, C. Pollard & Y. Wright, Awards: C. Bonsi, B. Green, W. Hill, R. Zabawa & K. Craig Cultural Activities: W. Hill, K. Pace, & T. Hargrove PAWC Highlights and Journal: N. Tackie, T. Hargrove, R. Zabawa, & W. Hill Printed Materials: T. Hargrove, K. Craig, O. Hill and V. Singleton Audio-visual, Communication Aids, Logistics and Technology: K. Craig, D. Eaves, P. Kanyi, R. Mardis, J. Wilson Luncheons and Banquets: T. Hargrove, B. Green, C. Pollard, & V. Singleton MANRRS Student Dinner: O. Bolden-Tiller & MANRRS Tomorrow’s Agricultural Youth Symposium: O. Bolden- Tiller, T. Hargrove, W. Hill, J. Sullen, M. Braxton, N. Baharanyi & Y. Allen Website: K. Craig, P. Kanyi, J. Cooper, & O. Hill PAWC: Faculty, Staff, Students, and College of Agriculture Environment and Nutrition Sciences
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37 37 38 NOTES
39 39 Issued in furtherance of the Cooperative Extension Act of September 29, 1977 in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Walter A. Hill, Administrator, Cooperative Extension Program. Tuskegee University Cooperative Extension offers educational programs and materials to all people without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, veteran status, or disability. It is also an equal employment employer.