School of Agriculture and Applied Sciences
Annual Events
The Sherman Lewis School of Agriculture and Applied Sciences hosts several events each year to highlight the work done in the program and to educate the public and stakeholders about the successes of students and faculty.
Langston University’s E (Kika) de la Garza American Institute for Goat Research conducts various annual cooperative extension programs throughout the year. For more information or to register for these events, please visit http://goats.langston.edu.
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Once a year, the Sherman Lewis School for Agriculture and Applied Sciences opens its doors to high school students who are interested in potential careers in agriculture and/or applied sciences. It provides an opportunity for high school students to learn about modern agriculture, be in a university setting for a day, see how classes are taught, meet current students and professors and get a glimpse of campus life. Current students and researchers also get the unique opportunity to share their work with high school students, which is an excellent opportunity to inspire a new generation of agricultural professionals.
This eagerly anticipated annual conference provides a rich venue for small farmers and ranchers to learn about practices to enhance their production systems and alternative enterprises. The conference also provides a platform for small producers to meet and engage in conversation with agricultural professionals, local, state and national leaders in the United States Department of Agriculture Agencies.
This year’s conference will be held on the Langston Campus on April 26-27 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The conference theme is “Bringing Together Families & Food Systems.” 
Ms.Drenda Williams (Associate Director of Operations, USDA/NIFA) will provide the opening keynote address.
The two-day conference will feature four conference track themes with a dynamic lineup of workshops designed to enrich the knowledge and skills of farmers, including small and beginning farmers, ranchers, and agricultural enthusiasts.
Track 1: Family and Youth Well-Being, Agritourism
Track 2: Climate Smart Regenerative Agriculture
Track 3: Goats & Hair Sheep Productions Management, and Value-Added Products
Track 4: LU-Extension/ Research/ USDA/ Community-Based Organizations
Pre-Paid Hands-on Workshops: Unlocking the Craft of Goat-Milk Soap (Friday) & Goat Cheese (Saturday) will be offered each day of the conference.
Attendees can expect to engage with experts in various fields, participate in interactive sessions, and network with peers, all while delving into critical topics shaping the future of agriculture. On both days of the conference, there will be several presentations, demonstration displays, and exhibits on all aspects of sustainable agriculture. Exciting 4-H Youth Development & STEM programs and activities will be provided on Day 2 for children, ages 6 to 17.
Free registration includes meals, tours, and a commemorative t-shirt. Vendors & participants may REGISTER HERE.
The Week of the Young Child is an annual celebration sponsored by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), the world’s largest early childhood education association, with nearly 80,000 members and a network of over 300 local, state, and regional Affiliates.
The purpose of the Week of the Young Child is to focus public attention on the needs of young children and their families and to recognize the early childhood programs and services that meet those needs. NAEYC first established the Week of the Young Child in 1971, recognizing that the early childhood years (birth through age 8) lay the foundation for children’s success in school and later life.
The Week of the Young Child is a time to plan how we—as citizens of a community—will better meet the needs of all young children and their families (NAEYC 2017). NAEYC designates the Week of the Young Child dates and theme, but events are planned and implemented by local communities. Celebrations are organized and coordinated by regional, state, and local NAEYC Affiliates, and by individual early childhood programs and community organizations providing services to young children and families. LU SAAS also plans its own conference.
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The Residential Training (PCRT) at Langston University in Food, Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Human Sciences (FANH) Training Summer Program provides hands-on mentoring by department faculty, staff and visiting research scientists exposing high school students to the higher education curricula and careers focused in FANH.
This year’s camp is scheduled for May 26-June 4, 2024.
The camp focuses on providing students with in-depth information on FANH curriculum and career options. Each PCRT student will be paired with a mentor to research and learn more about their areas of interest related to food, agriculture, agriculture business, plant and soil sciences, natural resources management, child development and related areas. Learning will occur in classrooms and during FANH related field trips. Students will also participate in 4-H programming as they learn by doing in the areas of leadership, civic engagement, agriculture, animal science, healthy living, and STEM.
Students must be entering their sophomore, junior, or senior year or a 2025 high school graduate. Students must complete the online application and provide a letter of recommendation from a school counselor or teacher. All application forms and letters are due by 11:59 PM CST on Sunday, May 12, 2024. Students will be notified by May 17 if they have been accepted.
To the Applicant: After you complete the application using the link below, please have letters of recommendation emailed to Emisha.young@langston.edu.
For more information or if you have questions, please contact Dr. Emisha Maytubby at 405-466-6107 or emisha.young@langston.edu.
Funding Source: This project is funded by a competitive grant from the USDA-NIFA (2023-2025 with NCE available). Project Director, Dr. Emisha Maytubby, Co-PDs: Dr. Nirodha De Silva.