C.O.O.L.™ CAUSES
C.O.O.L.™ stands for Community
Oriented Opportunities for Learning.
Cause #4 –
SR1 C.O.O.L.™ Agriculture and Food Science
Why this is important:
Agriculture and food science are important industries in the U.S. and form the backbone of our economy. Apart from the economy, these industries have a direct impact on the status of the environment. Agriculture plays a critical role in the creation of employment opportunities while ensuring a healthy nation.
“Implementing improved practices within agriculture and food science is essential for growth. Expanding access and opportunities is critical to developing a stronger and more resilient agricultural workforce.”
1. Agriculture and food science support food security: Advancements within these industries help ensure that all Mississippians have access to affordable and nutritious food.
2. Advancements in agriculture and food science will create more economic opportunities in these fields. Supporting this project can lead to careers as farmers, food processors, and academics, all contributing to economic growth.
3. Agriculture and food science benefit from preserving a range of practices and knowledge. These industries rely on contributions from all Mississippians, and valuing this knowledge supports collaboration and innovation within the field.
4. Preservation and protection of the environment: Balancing practices in agriculture and food science supports sustainable food production and consumption, reduces greenhouse gas emissions, and encourages proper waste management. These approaches promote environmental responsibility.
Food security in the U.S. has not attained the 100% mark. In 2021, 89.8% of households in the U.S. were food secure for the whole year, with 10.2% of households experiencing food insecurity. The Agriculture and Food Science Department at SR1 aims to improve access to healthy food and advance the future of farming through research, training, and education. You can support this mission by making a tax-deductible donation to help grow the field of agriculture and food science.
https://www.usda.gov/nutrition-security
With your tax-deductible donation, Mississippi students will receive quality college preparatory services, inclusive of college visits, hands-on innovative academic and social skills, and soft skills training. With your support, students will receive the highest level of college access and success and their dreams of attending college can be effectively realized.
GIFT OF HOPE
($1-$1,000)
Mrs. Y. Brown
Ms. D. Hutton
Walmart Ridgeland, Mississippi
University of Mississippi Center for Math and Science Education
GIFT OF DREAMS
($1,001- $50,000)
Kia Graham
Entergy Mississippi
Mississippi State Department of Health
Mississippi Department of Wildlife Fisheries & Parks
Shell
Walmart Foundation
Wells Fargo
GIFT OF GOALS
($50,001+)
Mississippi Department of Education
Mississippi Commission for Volunteer Service