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Olandous Curry serves as the Senior Agriculture Director for the Edmundite Missions’ Rural Economic Development Center, bringing more than 15 years of leadership in conservation planning, rural development, and agricultural outreach. Before joining the Missions, Olandous worked with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Office of Partnerships and Public Engagement, where he led initiatives to strengthen rural economies, increase land retention among underserved farmers, and promote sustainable land management practices.


A certified conservation planner, Olandous has been instrumental in helping marginalized landowners preserve family farmland, develop agribusiness enterprises, and adopt innovative farming techniques to boost profitability and sustainability.


He holds a Master of Science in Pastoral Leadership from Grand Canyon University, a Graduate Certificate in General Business from Liberty University, and a Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Sciences from Alabama A&M University.


Passionate about faith-driven service, equity, and community empowerment, Olandous combines technical expertise with a deep commitment to helping rural communities flourish.