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Containing and Eradicating Little Fire Ants (LFA)
June 3, 2026
The American Samoa Community College Agriculture, Community and Natural Resources (ASCC-ACNR) Division recently launched a public awareness campaign to educate residents about the ongoing containment and eradication efforts targeting the Little Fire Ant (LFA), an invasive species that continues to threaten the territory’s environment and agriculture. Through media interviews, community outreach, and educational materials, the campaign aims to keep the public informed about the risks posed by LFA and the importance of preventing its spread.
Indoor Greenhouse Gala
May 1, 2026
The annual Arbor Week celebration in American Samoa reached a milestone this year with the first-ever Indoor Greenhouse Gala, hosted by the American Samoa Community College Agriculture, Community and Natural Resources (ASCC-ACNR) division on May 1, 2026. Led by Extension Program Director Tialavea Molly Asifoa-Lagai and Territorial Forester Denis Sene in partnership with the Manatua Nonprofit Organization, the event welcomed more than 200 community members, leaders, students, and agency representatives to the ASCC Multi-Purpose Center for an evening focused on sustainability and environmental stewardship.
4-H Ignite Conference
March 26-27, 2026
Extension Agents Suelynn Molesi and Aliimau Petaia of the American Samoa Community College Agriculture, Community and Natural Resources (ASCC-ACNR) Division represented American Samoa at the 2026 4-H Ignite Conference held in Washington, D.C., from March 26–27. Accompanying them were 4-H club advisor of Nu'uuli Vocational Technical High School (NVTHS) Mr. Kenneth Jagon and two outstanding youth delegates, Easter Ulu of NVTHS and Andrew Talatau of Faasao Marist High School.
QUEST PROGRAM 2026
March 10-14, 2026
Extension Specialist Kelley Tagarino from the Center for Sustainable Integrated Agriculture and Aquaculture led this spring’s annual QUEST Program at the Soliai Guesthouse in the village of Nu'uuli. Three students enrolled in the Marine Science Special Projects course (MSC280) at American Samoa Community College participated in the week-long program, which was open to students of all majors and offered the opportunity to earn up to two academic credits.
American Museum of Natural History Present Research Findings In American Samoa
January 22-27, 2026
The American Samoa Land Grant program recently welcomed a team of scientists from the American Museum of Natural History who shared key research findings from their field studies conducted across the islands of Tutuila and Taʻū. Their work highlighted a diverse range of biological research, including studies on coral species, sea anemones, sea slugs, aquatic insects, fishes, and reptiles, contributing valuable scientific knowledge about American Samoa’s unique ecosystems.
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