Kentucky State University

Kentucky State University is a small public historically Black land‑grant university in Frankfort with a student‑centered culture and an applied research mission. Industry collaborates through co‑located assets including the Aquaculture Research Center and the Harold R. Benson Research and Demonstration Farm, which provide pilot‑scale facilities, field plots, and training sites near campus. As one of Kentucky’s two land‑grant universities, KSU operates Cooperative Extension programs and participates in the statewide Kentucky Cooperative Extension System, enabling rapid outreach, on‑farm trials, and workforce development across the Commonwealth. Research is supported by USDA and other competitive federal sources, alongside collaborations with state agencies and regional producers.