“Development of an Off-Campus Distance Learning, Educational and Outreach Center”

This project began in January 2001 with an objective to develop a distance education program, through the establishment of distance learning sites (DLS), thereby implementing an agricultural telecommunication network. The project is developed to reach 300 small farmers and 600 youth with in the first year.

Through the development of a distance education program, farmers and youths will be able view instructional material on various aspects of business, such as Accounting, Marketing, and Business Law. Also, faculty from Alcorn State University’s Agricultural Science Department will be able to educate farmers and youth, in the state of Mississippi, through the implementation of the Program.