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Black universities just got $56 million for food science

Black universities just landed $56 million from the feds to boost their food science programs, strengthening research and community outreach.

By Foodie Pundit Newsroom - Published - Updated - Section: Food Culture

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Key points

  • The federal government is investing $56 million in historically Black universities to advance food and agriculture research.
  • This funding, from the National Institute of Food and Agriculture, is exclusively for the 19 "1890 Institutions."
  • The investment signals a federal priority to cultivate a more diverse and resilient food system by supporting these specific universities.
  • The next step to watch is which universities and projects are selected to receive the grant money.

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