APRIL 2022 | ISSUE NO. 7
THE LAND-GRANT LEDGER
Dean's Message
Dean Reddy with TSU participants at the ARD Research Symposium
Dear stakeholders and supporters of TSU’s Land-Grant Programs, It has been a busy month with many in-person activities and experiences for our students, faculty, and administrators in the College. Our students participated and won several awards in a variety of local and national meetings (see details inside). We are
planning
to
bring
back
in-person
activities
involving community participation on the campus
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
Dean's Message
Influential Discussions at Ag Day on the Hill TSU Extension Advances Poultry Production Collaborative Conference Connections TSUAg Awarded at Phytopathological Society Meeting Students Shine at MANRRS Conference
Tennessee FFA Convention Showcase including regular gatherings of hemp growers’ association, community gardens, annual small farm event, and others based on current COVID-19 trends. We are excited to comeback to a world of normalcy after two-year hiatus. The cover picture shows the largest ever participation of Tennessee State University faculty, students, and staff at the historical 20th biennial research symposium of 1890 universities in Atlanta, GA during April 2-6, 2022. This is the largest symposium that 1890 universities have ever organized with more than 1100 participants including 500 students, several governmental agencies, and agricultural industry. Our students and faculty made 47 scientific presentations, while as the Chair of the 1890 Research Directors, I played a significant role for the success of this historical symposium. We are proud to be part of the big 1890 family! Chandra Reddy, Dean, Director of Research and Administrator of Extension
