Two Missouri State University agriculture professors received grants from the U.S. Department of Agriculture National Institute of Food and Agriculture totaling nearly $600,000. Dr. Benjamin Onyango received $299,975 for his research on goat meat in the American diet. Dr. Chin-Feng Hwang received $299,879 for his grape breeding research. Both professors are part of the … [Read more...] about Missouri State garners nearly $600K in agriculture grants
Despite challenges of international travel due to COVID-19, Missouri State University’s Dr. Benjamin Onyango got to spend some time in Kenya this past summer working with KAG (Kenya Assemblies of God) EAST University. An agriculture professor, Onyango helped to develop agricultural courses for the Maasai community surrounding the university. The project was made possible by the … [Read more...] about Developing agriculture training courses for the Maasai community
The Carnegie African Diaspora Fellowship Program has awarded Dr. Benjamin Onyango from Missouri State University a second fellowship to travel to Kenya. He will work on curricula development related to agricultural practices with Dr. Grace Murilla, deputy vice chancellor, administration and finance, at KAG (Kenya Assemblies of God) EAST University in Kenya. About the … [Read more...] about Fellowship to equip community with innovative agricultural practices
The Carnegie African Diaspora Fellowship Program awarded Dr. Benjamin Onyango a fellowship to travel to Kenya. He will work with Dr. Charles Ombuki, dean of the School of Business and Economics, at Machakos University. They will establish a new master’s program. About the project Onyango, professor of agriculture at Missouri State University, will develop a curriculum for the … [Read more...] about Prestigious fellowship creates, improves economics programs