Mission:  A portion of the Kentucky State University Mission Statement (1993) reads: "Kentucky State University, as the 1890 land-grant institution in the system, shall carry out its responsibilities under federal law and participate fully in the appropriate U.S. Department of Agriculture programs, in accord with the mission of the University." The research portion of the Land-Grant Program is called the Community Research Service (CRS). The name reflects the mission of the program, which is to help resolve agricultural, educational, economic, and social problems of the people of Kentucky, especially those with limited resources living in rural communities.

Program Areas

• Research

• Extension

• Education

Facilities

The Aquaculture Research Center (1978) houses the offices and principal laboratories, and serves as the hub for program activities. Augmenting this facility are thirty three experimental Ponds (1978-??), a Hatchery (1978), a Nutrition Lab (199?), and a Shrimp Greenhouse (1996). Additional ponds are located at the Research Farm.  

Administrative Staff

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