Department of Plant Science
Agricultural Advancement Program
The Agricultural Advancement Program (AAP) aims to assist Veteran and Underserved Farmers, Ranchers, and Foresters by:
- Providing one-on-one technical assistance.
- Conducting educational workshops.
- Disseminating applicable information.
- Connecting with industry professionals.
Or an agriculturally related issue, specific to that individual farmer.
A focus of the program is to facilitate ease-of-access to United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) products.
Additionally, the program seeks to collaborate with local organizations, agencies, coalitions, and nonprofits to promote business growth and market opportunities.
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Juan Jose Rodriguez
Program Coordinator
Program Coordinator
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Juan Paulo Gonzales
Program Assistant
Program Assistant
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