Inspiration
George Washington Carver was one of the best-known African-Americans of the early 20th century. He believed it was important to develop practical farming methods to help poor farmers learn to be self-sufficient. He was interested in both art and science and became a prominent botanist and teacher. Always modest about his success, he saw himself as a vehicle through which nature, God, and the natural bounty of the land could be better understood and appreciated for the good of all people.
Dr. Carver took a holistic approach to knowledge, which embraced faith and inquiry in a unified quest for truth. Carver also believed that commitment to a Larger Reality is necessary if science and technology are to serve human needs rather than the egos of the powerful.
Advancing Sustainability, Development, and Innovation
The Carver Integrative Sustainability Center unapologetically serves small, socially and historically disadvantaged, underserved, beginning, women, and veteran farmers, ranchers, landowners, cooperatives, and communities through research, education, and service.
Who We Serve
CISC supports farmers, ranchers, forest landowners, and communities by focusing on inclusive access, practical solutions, and sustainable growth opportunities that strengthen livelihoods and local economies.
What We Do
Through interdisciplinary research, educational outreach, and service-driven initiatives, the Center develops and shares innovative approaches that promote resilient food systems, responsible land stewardship, and healthier communities.
Our Impact
The Center contributes by increasing profitability in food and fiber enterprises, conserving natural, financial, and human resources, expanding access to healthy and nutritious products and lifestyles, and encouraging greater minority participation in decision-making processes that shape community well-being and quality of life.
2026 ARD Research Symposium Recap: Advancing Research, Collaboration, and Impact
Whether you attended the event or are exploring it for the first time, these sessions offer an opportunity to learn from leading experts and stay connected to the ongoing work of the 1890 community.
Empowering Communities Through Agriculture and Innovation
Experience the impact of Tuskegee University’s agricultural outreach as innovation, education, and community engagement come together to support farmers, families, and sustainable food systems.
Tuskegee University Urban Farm Featured in USA Today
Tuskegee University’s Urban Agriculture & Innovation Center is gaining national attention for transforming a Montgomery food desert into a hub for fresh food, education, and community empowerment—highlighted in a recent USA Today feature.
KWAKU DAGBE’S MULTIPURPOSE FARM USE STATION
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