In Southern states, the black land-grant colleges operated a separate agricultural extension service for black farmers. In practice, the black institutions did not receive the same level of funding as the white institutions to the detriment of black students and farmers. By the 1960s, all of these institutions were required to end racial segregation, although most of the colleges funded under the 1890 Act continue to have a large percentage of minority students.<ref>Notably, the West Virginia colleges now have over 90% white students.</ref> | In Southern states, the black land-grant colleges operated a separate agricultural extension service for black farmers. In practice, the black institutions did not receive the same level of funding as the white institutions to the detriment of black students and farmers. By the 1960s, all of these institutions were required to end racial segregation, although most of the colleges funded under the 1890 Act continue to have a large percentage of minority students.<ref>Notably, the West Virginia colleges now have over 90% white students.</ref> |