This program will assist graduates from 1890 Institutions to earn advanced degrees in subjects important to the mission of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. A goal of the cooperative program is to establish a Center of Excellence at each of the 1890 Institutions. This arrangement will partner the 1890 Institutions with appropriate USDA agencies. Included also will be the establishment of Distinguished Chairs of Excellence. Increase the number of USDA agencies participating fully in cooperative ventures.
Institutions become more involved in international cooperation and development.