The 1890 Universities have identified six Centers of Excellence which will represent Foundation focus for system-wide collaboration and leadership. 

There are several existing projects funded through USDA agencies with linkages to some of those designated Centers.

STUDENT SUCCESS & WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT

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Center to Motivate and Educate for Achievement

• Animal Plant Health Inspection Service | USDA

• Foreign Agriculture Service | USDA

• Forest Service | USDA

HEALTH, WELLNESS & QUALITY OF LIFE

FARMING SYSTEMS, RURAL PROSPERITY & ECONOMIC SUSTAINABILITY

Partnership to Address the Needs of Underserved Communities in Rural America

• Rural Development | USDA

Center of Excellence for Innovation and Sustainable Small Farms, Ranches and Forestlands

• Forest Service | USDA

GLOBAL FOOD SECURITY

International Engagement and Development

• Animal Plant Health Inspection Service | USDA

• Foreign Agriculture Service | USDA

NATURAL RESOURCES ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT

EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES