On September 26, 2024, the College of Micronesia Land Grant Program Board of Regents conducted its 2024 4th quarter Board meeting in Kosrae state at the COM-FSM Kosrae campus. The Executive Director, along with 3 COM Land Grant Program administrative staff, the three partner college Presidents of … [Read More...] about Board of Regents Meeting – 4th Quarter 2024
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Executive Director Mr. Stanley Lorennij Meets Kolonia Town Mayor Mr. Kummer S. Biza at Kolonia Town Mayor’s Office
On August 15, 2024, COM Land Grant Executive Director Stanley Lorennij, accompanied by Aquaculture Chief Scientist and Director Dr. Manoj Nair along with Senior Extension Agent Engly Ioanis, paid a courtesy visit to Kolonia Town's Mayor Honorable Kummer S. Biza at the Kolonia Townhall. The … [Read More...] about Executive Director Mr. Stanley Lorennij Meets Kolonia Town Mayor Mr. Kummer S. Biza at Kolonia Town Mayor’s Office
Meeting with COM-FSM College President Dr. Theresa Koroivulaono at COM-FSM National Campus
On August 2, 2024, the COM Land Grant Executive Director Stanley Lorennij along with Director and Aquaculture Chief Scientist Dr. Manoj Nair met with Dr. Theresa Koroivulaono, President of COM-FSM, at the National Campus in Palikir, Pohnpei, FSM. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss … [Read More...] about Meeting with COM-FSM College President Dr. Theresa Koroivulaono at COM-FSM National Campus
Hyunjeong Lee of the FSM-SEE Project visits the COM LG Central Office.
On July 30, 2024, Hyunjeong Lee, who is currently managing the FSM Department of Education (FSM DOE) Skills and Employability Enhancement project, paid a courtesy visit to the College of Micronesia Land Grant program Central Office in Pohnpei and met with Executive Director Stanley Lorennij and the … [Read More...] about Hyunjeong Lee of the FSM-SEE Project visits the COM LG Central Office.
COM Executive Director, Mr. Stanley Lorennij, and staff honor retiring COM employees
COM Land Grant Executive Director Mr. Stanley Lorennij, on behalf of the COM Board of Regents and the COM Central Office staff, honored retiring long-term employees at a simple retirement function at Red Snapper restaurant in Kolonia, Pohnpei, FSM, on June 7, 2024. The two retiring COM employees … [Read More...] about COM Executive Director, Mr. Stanley Lorennij, and staff honor retiring COM employees
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College of Micronesia-FSM Marine Science & Aquaculture Class visits COM Nett Point Aquaculture Hatchery
On March 19, 2024, Students from the College of Micronesia-FSM's Marine Science & Aquaculture class, guided by science instructor Peltin Olter Pelep, embarked on a site visit to the COM Nett Point aquaculture hatchery. The students were … [Read More...] about College of Micronesia-FSM Marine Science & Aquaculture Class visits COM Nett Point Aquaculture Hatchery
Director, Island Sustainability Institute, Sophia University, Tokyo, Japan, visit COM Nett Point Aquaculture Hatchery
Dr. Anne McDonald and Dr. Iain Hall, Director and Visiting Researcher, respectively, at the Island Sustainability Institute, Sophia University, Tokyo, Japan, are in Pohnpei as part of helping Pohnpei State to finalize its Food Security Policy. The … [Read More...] about Director, Island Sustainability Institute, Sophia University, Tokyo, Japan, visit COM Nett Point Aquaculture Hatchery
PCC Land Grant staff train and install a soil probe in Yap
During their attendance at the Plan of Work meeting in Yap from February 10-17, 2024, PCC Land Grant Vice President Dr. Christopher Kitalong, along with Director Lyndon Masami, Senior Extension Agent Elchung Hideyos, and Field Assistant McKnight … [Read More...] about PCC Land Grant staff train and install a soil probe in Yap
Blue Prosperity Micronesia and National Geographic Pristine Seas visit COM Nett Point Aquaculture Hatchery to interview and film a feature on how COM Land Grant Aquaculture’s Sea cucumber farming program.
Blue Prosperity Micronesia and National Geographic Pristine Seas conducted a Nationwide Marine Science Expedition in the Federated States of Micronesia. As part of this exercise, A filing crew from the expedition visited the COM Land … [Read More...] about Blue Prosperity Micronesia and National Geographic Pristine Seas visit COM Nett Point Aquaculture Hatchery to interview and film a feature on how COM Land Grant Aquaculture’s Sea cucumber farming program.
Integrated research and outreach on in vitro multiplication, sustainable, organic and climate-smart commercial cultivation of black pepper
KOSRAE, FSM. Dr. Virendra M. Verma, Researcher and Extension Specialist, Kosrae Agricultural Experiment Station. Black pepper (Piper nigrum L.) a flowering vine of Piperaceae family, is valued for its dried berries called peppercorns, which are used … [Read More...] about Integrated research and outreach on in vitro multiplication, sustainable, organic and climate-smart commercial cultivation of black pepper
World Soil Day 2017 – Educating youth about soils and stewardship beneath food “footprints”
YAP, FSM. Dr. Murukesan Krishnapillai, Researcher/Extension Specialist, Cooperative Research and Extension. The central theme “Caring for the Planet starts from the Ground,” echoed on December 5, as Yap CRE celebrated World Soil Day 2017 with … [Read More...] about World Soil Day 2017 – Educating youth about soils and stewardship beneath food “footprints”
In vitro mass-scale, disease-free pineapple seedling production: Research and multiple demonstrations on sustainable, climate-smart and organic commercial cultivation
KOSRAE, FSM. Dr. Virendra M. Verma, Researcher and Extension Specialist, Kosrae Agricultural Experiment Station. The pineapple (Ananas comosus L. Merrill), a tropical plant with edible multiple fruit consisting of coalesced berries, is the most … [Read More...] about In vitro mass-scale, disease-free pineapple seedling production: Research and multiple demonstrations on sustainable, climate-smart and organic commercial cultivation
Yap CRE’s climate smart food production systems feature in 2017 annual Yap Day celebrations
YAP, FSM. Dr. Murukesan Krishnapillai, Researcher/Extension Specialist, Cooperative Research and Extension. Yap celebrated its 49th Annual Yap Day from March 1-3, 2017. Yap Day is undoubtedly the most important celebration to acquaint everyone … [Read More...] about Yap CRE’s climate smart food production systems feature in 2017 annual Yap Day celebrations
Highly efficient in vitro multiplication of commercially important black pepper cultivar, and sustainable commercial cultivation in Micronesia
KOSRAE, FSM. Dr. Virendra M. Verma, Researcher and Extension Specialist, Kosrae Agricultural Experiment Station. Black Pepper Micropropagation for Elite Seedling Production: Comparison of Local Practices and Commercial Cultivation Methods, is a … [Read More...] about Highly efficient in vitro multiplication of commercially important black pepper cultivar, and sustainable commercial cultivation in Micronesia
Yap CRE celebrated World Soil Day 2016
YAP, FSM. Dr. Murukesan Krishnapillai, Researcher/Extension Specialist, Cooperative Research and Extension. Soil and land degradation is not only a physical or biochemical issue but also linked to socio-economic aspects. Poor and displaced atoll … [Read More...] about Yap CRE celebrated World Soil Day 2016
Development of Salt Tolerant Sweet Potato (Ipomoea batatas (L.) Lam.) through Tissue Culture
KOSRAE, FSM. Dr. Virendra M. Verma, Researcher and Extension Specialist, Kosrae Agricultural Experiment Station, Kosrae. Salinity and drought still remain the major abiotic stresses, which limit and pose a threat to agricultural production in many … [Read More...] about Development of Salt Tolerant Sweet Potato (Ipomoea batatas (L.) Lam.) through Tissue Culture
Yap CRE participated in the World Food Day 2016 celebrations
YAP, FSM. Dr. Murukesan Krishnapillai, Researcher/Extension Specialist, Cooperative Research and Extension. Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) celebrates World Food Day each year on 16 October to commemorate the founding … [Read More...] about Yap CRE participated in the World Food Day 2016 celebrations
Yap CRE conducted two workshops on chicken farming and food processing
YAP, FSM. Steven Young-Uhk, Coordinator, Cooperative Research and Extension. Yap CRE conducted a three-day workshop on chicken farming between August 3 and 5. Twenty-seven participants including extension agents, agriculture professionals, … [Read More...] about Yap CRE conducted two workshops on chicken farming and food processing
Yap CRE researcher bags international award
YAP FSM. Dr. Murukesan Krishnapillai, Researcher/Extension Specialist from the Cooperative Research and Extension, College of Micronesia-FSM Yap Campus won one of the two top prizes for Best Papers Awards during the two-day Symposium on … [Read More...] about Yap CRE researcher bags international award
COM’s RMI Regent Minister Heine Visits Sea Cucumber Hatchery
KOLONIA, POHNPEI, FSM. Dr. Manoj R. Nair, Director & Chief Scientist, COM Land Grant Aquaculture Programs, Nett Point, Pohnpei, FSM. College of Micronesia Land Grant Program (NIFA, USDA) (COMLG), Board of Regents Member & Minister of … [Read More...] about COM’s RMI Regent Minister Heine Visits Sea Cucumber Hatchery
Development of Salt tolerant giant swamp taro (Cyrtosperma merkusii (Hassk.) Schott) and soft taro (Colocasia esculenta (L.) Schott) through tissue culture
KOSRAE, FSM. Dr. Virendra M. Verma, Researcher and Extension Specialist, Kosrae Agricultural Experiment Station. Salinity and drought still remain the major abiotic stresses that limit as well as pose a threat to agricultural production in many … [Read More...] about Development of Salt tolerant giant swamp taro (Cyrtosperma merkusii (Hassk.) Schott) and soft taro (Colocasia esculenta (L.) Schott) through tissue culture
High efficiency micropropagation of pineapple for mass-scale elite seedling production
KOSRAE, FSM. Dr. Virendra M. Verma, Researcher and Extension Specialist, Kosrae Agricultural Experiment Station Pineapple Micropropagation and Commercial Cultivation to Enhance Productivity in Micronesia, is a multi-state research project approved … [Read More...] about High efficiency micropropagation of pineapple for mass-scale elite seedling production
Yap CRE Researcher conferred with prestigious fellowship
Pohnpei, FSM. Jim Currie, Vice President, Cooperative Research and Extension, College of Micronesia-FSM. Dr. Murukesan Krishnapillai, Researcher/Extension Specialist, Cooperative Research and Extension at Yap Campus has been bestowed with the … [Read More...] about Yap CRE Researcher conferred with prestigious fellowship
Cooperative Research and Extension, COM-FSM Yap Campus participated in the 2016 Yap Day celebrations
YAP, FSM. Dr. Murukesan Krishnapillai, Researcher/Extension Specialist COM-FSM Yap Cooperative Research and Extension (CRE) staff and Agriculture students participated in the 48th Annual Yap celebrations held at Makiy, between February 29 and … [Read More...] about Cooperative Research and Extension, COM-FSM Yap Campus participated in the 2016 Yap Day celebrations
Yap CRE participated in the 2015 World Food Day Celebrations
YAP, FSM. Dr. Murukesan Krishnapillai, Researcher/Extension Specialist, Yap Agricultural Experiment Station The Cooperative Research and Extension (CRE) wing of the College of Micronesia-FSM at Yap Campus participated in the 2015 World Food Day … [Read More...] about Yap CRE participated in the 2015 World Food Day Celebrations
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USDA-NIFA Approved First Multi-State/Site Research Project on Black Pepper for Micronesia
KOSRAE, FSM. Dr. Virendra M. Verma, Researcher and Extension Specialist, Kosrae Agricultural Experiment … [Read More...] about USDA-NIFA Approved First Multi-State/Site Research Project on Black Pepper for Micronesia