The Land-Grant Story

Exploring the Land-Grant Mission. Between 1862 and 1890, two pieces of legislation known as the Morrill Acts laid the foundation for more than eighty-five land-grant colleges and universities -- of which UC Davis is one. On this show, land-grant schools: their origins, the criticism they've received, their potential, and their current state. We talk about what it will take to preserve and improve them for the future in a time of crisis and an age of privatization and globalization. First, we ask UC Davis students what they know and think about land-grant mission. Then we turn to a professor at another land-grant school. Dr. James Collier is a Professor of English and an Affliated Faculty Member in Science and Technology Studies for the Alliance for Social, Political, Ethical, and Cultural Thought at Virgina Tech. In 2001, Dr. Collier published a critical article on land-grant history. On Local Dirt, he explains what he thinks nearly ten years later. (Image courtesy of Iowa State University museums)

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News.

We didn't read any news on the air, but check out this article: U.S. Approves Settlement for Black Farmers by Carrie Johnson for the Washington Post.

Announcements.

- The Education for Sustainable Living Program lectures (spring quarter ), Wednesdays 5:10-7pm. Students may take the class for 2 or 4 units, and anyone (student or not) can attend the lectures for free. The class aims to define sustainability broadly and consider it in new ways. Student may enroll in the class with the CRN 63662.

- Village Harvest Citrus Glean this Saturday, Feb. 27, 10am-1pm. Meet in the parking lot in front of CostPlus/World Market (at Anderson/La Rue & Russell in Davis) and bike or ride from there. If it is raining or looks like rain is emminent, call (toll free) 1-888-378-4841, EXT 730 after 8 AM for confirmation of the harvest.

Music Playlist.

"El Año Viejo" by The Blazers (Roots Music: An American Journey on Rounder)

"The Long Way Home" performed by Hot Club of Cowtown (Wishful Thinking on Gold Strike)