Georgia’s Kendall Rae Johnson, 10, is the youngest USDA-certified farmer in the U.S, according to reports. Now, she’s earned a full-ride scholarship to a Historically Black College and University (HBCU). She recently went on a national college tour with the U.S. Department of Agriculture and Virginia State University, per Primetimer, where she explored South Carolina State University’s (SCSU) research farms, academic programs, and participated in a hands-on Lego robotics workshop. Then, on July 29, 2025, SCSU announced Kendall Rae had received an $83,500 scholarship covering tuition, fees, and housing.
