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Biondi states that, “Arguably the most exciting development for African studies in the twenty-first century is the expansion of doctoral programs. The opportunity to train young scholars can only add to the growth, rigor and institutional stature of the field,” (p 235).

Chinua Achebe’s critically acclaimed novel Things Fall Apart tells the story of a decorated and powerful chief of the Igbo village tribe named Okonkwo. Okonkwo is a strong independent man who came up from nothing in his life and refused to return to earth as the same way he started, he believed he was destined for greatness. Perhaps Okonkwo’s most driving factor for this is his father died a beggar and he became disgusted how his father went out with no achievements or accomplishments to his name. Okonkwo is very prideful as a result of his humble upbringing and believes that the only way one can be successful is through Old Ways of the Igbo Tribe. As a result, Okonkwo is hell-bent

The essay in question offers historical background and context to the current meaning of a

Attention Getter: Picture it if you will a world where we rely on a minute percentage of the population to feed our country. Imagine the struggle they may have to produce food for a country as large as ours. Then imagine what could happen if people didn’t enter this industry and the majority of the workers were past the common held age of retirement. This picture is of current production agriculture and this world is the one we all live in today.

The Article I selected for this assignment was “President Roosevelt, Admiral Stark, and the Unsent Warning to Pearl Harbor: A Research Note.” This article clarifies some of the more controversial events leading up to pearl harbor. Specifically, why pearl harbor was not prepared for the attack. The article starts off with the writers interviewing Admiral Harold R. Stark who took most of the blame for the incident when it occurred. The interview itself was a regurgitation of information the writers already knew but after they finished up the interview and were heading out the door Admiral Harold R. Stark said “Somebody had to stand up and shoulder the blame. It was up to me to do that. I’ll carry that burden, always. I’ll keep that secret, always.”

Through the support of the Graduate School Doctoral Dissertation Travel Award, the funding assisted me with the necessary support to complete an important aspect of my dissertation phase. African-American farmers continue to play a significant role in United States’ agriculture. However, these individuals continue to face challenges that plague and affect current engagement with their farm management practices, which in turn hinders the United States agriculture. However, these individuals continue to face challenges that plague and affect current system. Therefore, my dissertation is entitled “A Study of African- American Farmer’s Lived Experiences with UF/IFAS Extension. This purpose of this study focuses on gaining a understanding of the

Annotated Bibliography Pennick, Edward ““Jerry””. "The Struggle for Control of America's Production Agriculture System and Its Impact on African American Farmers." Race/Ethnicity: Multidisciplinary Global Contexts 5, no. 1 (2011): 113-20. doi:10.2979/racethmulglocon.5.1.113. The South African agriculture, mainly the smallholders have been impacted negatively by the advancement of technology in this industry. There have been arguments about the best suitable type of food and fiber for not only Americans, but the whole world. As population increased, both corporate and sustainable agriculture were introduced to regulate the future of agriculture. Although a large number of African Americans in southern rural area of America counted on agriculture

take on our countries foreign policy and by the end of the article questions whether or not our

He never loses sight of the struggles that his community continues to endure. After William graduates from Dartmouth, his journey has just begun. He was already thinking, “What would [he] do next? What was in [his] future” (278)? William recognizes that the knowledge and resources he has attained from his education should be used to help change the standards of living in Africa and the futures of children living there. He already plans on advancing technology in the community, installing solar panels in the schools, access to the Internet and “...[he] could even teach people how to build simpler devices like [he] had at home so they could provide their own light and water” (278). However, “one of [his] main goals...was to rebuild the schools in [his] area” (286). While the rest of the world may see Africa as a lost cause because of the intense poverty, William sees potential for the rebirth of ideas in young students and adults. He doesn't want to merely improve Africa's environment, but seeks to “...inspire the next generation of dreamers” (290). Rebirth is much more than rebuilding houses and advancing technology, although they play a big role in the improvement of the continent. Rebirth brings opportunities and new ways of thinking, and therefore William believes that the future of Africa lies within the hands of young

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In Nigeria, their main crop that is grown and eaten is yams. In the novel, Things Fall Apart, Okonkwo, the main character, is a prosperous yam farmer. He starts farming at a very young age but has always been good at what he does. He comes from a background where his father is very lazy and does not want to work to support his family.

Okolloh’s message was clear from the beginning, the Western media paints Africa to be a country of corruption, poverty, and disease, and the only way to stop such depictions is for fellow Africans to tell their stories. She got this point across numerous times by telling personal accounts of her youth. Her stories pulled at the emotions of the audience time and time again by her openness and humility. The narrative of her presentation

Okonkwo is furious about Nwoye joining the white man’s religion, but what he does not realize is the good that is coming out of Nwoye’s decision. Achebe went through the same things when he was younger and had to make a decision between his Igbo culture and Christianity. Similar to Nwoye, Achebe chose Christianity as well. As a result of Nwoye’s decision, it is clear that change can be a good thing and its effects must first be observed.

Achebe’s image of the African people is depicted extensively in his novel. Achebe gives us a look at life in an African village and what it was like during African colonialism. Tribal life in Nigeria is told from an inside perspective through the life story of a man, Okonkwo.

According to the USDA Census of Agriculture, aging farmers and ranchers, whose average age has risen from 52 to 57 during the last 20 years, are often retiring without a younger family member willing to take over (2007). With the loss of multi-generation ranches comes the rise of corporations. This ultimately leads to greater employment rates. The Bureau of Labor Statistics states that nearly 60,000 skilled agricultural job openings are expected annually in the U.S., yet only 35,000 graduates will be available to fill them (2012). Agricultural managers should find more opportunities this way. Owners of large lots of land, who aren’t often living on the property, will begin to pursue an agricultural manager’s expertise to run their farms as businesses. The decline in farmers, and the increase in large operations can reap many benefits for graduates looking to emerge themselves in an agricultural career.