In 2020 the Texas food and fiber educational system is composed of all institutions of higher education . It recognizes its strategic global position and collaborates with state, national and international diverse partners to offer timely teaching, research and continuing education programs. Such programs are easily accessible to all potential users and the system uses novel educational approaches, including the use of latest communications technology. It communicates information about agriculture and natural resources effectively with the general public and it enhances leadership and human skills of students, faculty, industry professionals and community leaders.
Purpose: To create a model food and fiber education system that listens and responds to agriculture, food and environment needs of 21st Century Texas.
The Food Systems Professions Education (FSPE) initiative is a long-term effort funded by the W.K. Kellogg Foundation at thirteen land grant universities across the United States. The objective of the initiative is to facilitate recreating the nation's food and agriculture education system to serve a society that has become very different from that served by the original land grant system. In Texas, Project 2020 Vision is in the second year of a five-year project to create stronger linkages among food and agriculture education programs statewide, and to begin the longer term process of fundamentally changing the education system that prepares food and fiber professionals for 21st century Texas. The effort is composed of eight components and involves agencies and universities of the Texas A&M University System, Texas Tech University, and the Houston Community College System. Collectively, they are a model for organizational interaction and cooperation.
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Visionary Leaders for 21st Century Texas
Purpose: To develop future visionary leaders to raise awareness of the needs of
current and future clientele of the educational system through the involvement of faculty and
stakeholder groups in a visioning process including participation of rural community leaders,
agricultural leaders, business persons and other non-traditional client groups.
Texas Agricultural Student Connection
Purpose: To develop a culture of tripartite dialogue between faculty, students and
stakeholders to promote adjustments in research, teaching and service programs through a series
of workshops, conferences and symposia that bring the three parties together to envision the
future of the food and fiber industry of Texas and make suggestions for adjustments in programs.
Binational and Two-State Change Coalition
Purpose: To develop a broad coalition of present and future stakeholders from
Texas, New Mexico to participate in Extension's long-range planning and programs through the
creation of an accurate agricultural data base and the delivery of non-formal education programs
that address priority needs of people in the border region of the Mexican state of Chihuahua,
Southern New Mexico and far West Texas.
Client-Based Support System for Change
Purpose: To develop an interactive support group of clientele to systematically
contribute to the way in which programs in agriculture and human sciences are planned, delivered and evaluated.
Texas A&M University - College Station
Texas Agricultural Extension Service
Prairie View A&M University
