Boots on the Ground: Examining the Effects of Militarized Agricultural Aid on Rural Afghanistan

by Olivia Rae Richart
The purpose of this research is to examine the effectiveness of Agricultural Development Teams through an analysis of their impact on social, economic, and infrastructural dynamics in rural Afghanistan. The facets which are explored include outreach methods, funding sources, troop readiness, and interdisciplinary approaches. Through this, I hope to discover the highlight the ultimate effectiveness of militarized agricultural aid provided by the United States Army and Air Force.
Major: 
Agricultural Science
Exhibition Category: 
Course-Based
Exhibition Format: 
Poster Presentation
Campus: 
University Park
Faculty Sponsor: 
Noel Habashy, Instructor and Adviser of International Agriculture
Poster Number: 
205