FAMU Cooperative Extension Program

This week marks 135 years since the Second Morrill Act established our 1890 Land-Grant Universities! These historically Black colleges are a critical pipeline for developing the next generation of agricultural leaders.

On August 30, 1890, Congress passed the Second Morrill Act, creating 19 Historically Black 1890 Land-Grant Universities. Born out of inequality, these institutions turned exclusion into excellence, expanding opportunity and proving higher education is a promise to the people. 135 years later, their legacy of resilience and innovation continues.

For 135 years, the Second Morrill Act of 1890 has helped build equity in education through supporting our land grant HBCUs. We must ensure every land grant HBCU is given the funding they're owed through this act so they can continue providing for their students and communities.

🎓 Congratulations to all #FAMU Summer 2025 Graduates! A special shoutout to our #CAFS grads — the next generation of ag leaders, scientists & change-makers. Keep striking from the top! 🐍 @FAMUExt #FAMUGrad2025 #FAMUExtension #AgStrong #HBCUPride #StrikeAgain

On Monday May 26th, we honor the brave men and women who gave their lives for our freedom. 🇺🇸 FAMU Cooperative Extension salutes their sacrifice and remains committed to serving our communities in their honor. #MemorialDay #FAMUExtension #WeRemember

@FAMU_Baseball Congrats Rattlers!!!

Burning the midnight oil ! #FAMU | #Rattlers | #FangsUp

♻️ Turn food scraps into black gold with worms! 🪱 Join @UF/IFAS Leon County Extension & @FAMUExt for a free virtual workshop on vermicomposting! Learn how to start & maintain your own worm bin. 📅 May 20 | 🕙 10–11:30 AM 🔗 ufl.zoom.us/j/99884739415?… 🔐 Passcode: 217586

It’s almost time! Join us for FAMU’s Annual Farm Fest – a family reunion celebrating history, agriculture & community! Free! May 17 | 10AM–5PM 22495 Chinsegut Hill Rd, Brooksville, FL Food trucks, vendors, workshops, games, music & more! #FAMUFarmFest #FamilyFun #AgLife

Shoutout to Linda Sapp of #FAMU Cooperative Extension for presenting her poster at #EPAF2025! Her work on Terrapin Conservation through Bycatch Reduction is a powerful example of Extension impact in action. #FAMUExtension #1890Strong #WildlifeConservation #ExtensionMatters

Check out "BBQ University Grill Masterclass" eventbrite.com/e/bbq-universi… @eventbritehelp

Celebrate culture, agriculture, and community at #FAMUFarmFest! 🌱🎉 #FreeEvent 📅 May 17 | ⏰ 10AM–5PM | 📍 BAERS, Brooksville Join us as we honor the 160th anniversary of #FloridaEmancipationDay with exhibits, food, music & more! #FAMUExtension #1890Strong

🥦 It’s National Stop Food Waste Day! 🇺🇸 The U.S. wastes 92B lbs of food each year 🗑️ Food is the #1 item in landfills 💸 The avg family wastes $1,800 in food annually Let’s change that. Plan. Store. Share. Save. #StopFoodWaste #FoodForThought

🌍 Happy Earth Day from FAMU Cooperative Extension! We're proud to support eco-friendly practices, local ag, and community education to protect our planet—today and every day. 💚🌱 #EarthDay2025 #FAMUExtension #GreenLiving #LoveTheEarth #AgForTheFuture

🩺 Health & Wellness Expo (May 17) Join FAMU Extension–WPB at the CommunityCare Health & Wellness Expo! 🧘‍♀️ 🗓️ 5/17 | ⏰ 10AM–1PM 📍 720 8th St, WPB 🎯 Health resources, local providers & family fun! #FAMUExtension #HealthExpo #WPBCommunity

🌍 Earth Day Workshop (April 25) Celebrate #EarthDay with FAMU Extension–WPB! Join us for Wreaths of Wisdom: a senior lunch & craft workshop 🌸 🗓️ 4/25 | ⏰ 10AM–1PM 📍 630 7th St, WPB Free lunch by @3Natives #FAMUExtension #WPBEvents #SeniorWellness

🍷 Join us May 7 at FAMU for a special seminar on Consumer Preferences of Local Wines 🍇 📍 Perry-Paige Bldg, Tallahassee 🕐 1–3 PM 💡 Insights from wine pros, marketers & researchers! 📩 ly.nguyen@famu.edu | allen.humphries@famu.edu #FAMU #WineSeminar #FloridaWine #AgResearch

Open to small-scale/ urban farmers, sustainable and organic specialty crop producers, and anyone interested in growing fruits and vegetables in high tunnels. The general public is also welcome. Registration - $10, includes lunch + materials. To register, @UF_IFAS (850) 875-7255.

Get ready for a day filled with plants, fun, and learning! Shop for ornamentals, veggies, herbs, and succulents, enjoy educational segments, grab a bite from food vendors, and bring the kids for some fun in the Kid Zone! FREE Admission #SpringFestival

Growing together! @FAMUExt teamed up w/Elder Care Tallahassee to build raised garden beds for fresh herbs and veggies—providing nutritious benefits for their clients. This is just one of the many ways FAMU CEP supports and uplifts the community! #CommunityImpact #GrowingTogether