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Climate change and water quality are 21st century grand challenges with significant impacts on Michigan’s agricultural future. Michigan agriculture must be better prepared and equipped to be part of the solution to address climate change mitigation, adaptation and environmental sustainability, as well as promote the protection and efficient use of our state's invaluable water resources.
The Agricultural Climate Resiliency Program — which operates through MSU AgBioResearch and MSU Extension — was established in 2024 through the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development budget with $1 million in recurring funds to support research and outreach. A non-recurring investment of $5 million will go toward a competitive grants program, in which MSU researchers and Extension specialists can apply for three-year grants of up to $1.25 million.
In addition to competitive grants, one of the program’s objectives is to increase MSU knowledge and expertise in strategic areas of climate and water science. This involves a cluster hire of six new faculty positions and two Extension educators with the $1 million State of Michigan recurring investment, with startup packages supported in part by the MSU Office of Research and Innovation. An additional six faculty positions will be hired with funds from the MSU Office of the Provost.
News
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New Agricultural Climate Resiliency Program funds four projects
Published on April 22, 2024
Each project will be supported at roughly $1.25 million over three years. -
New climate resiliency program to address long-term plant agriculture challenges in Michigan
Published on February 1, 2024
The Agricultural Climate Resiliency Program is a partnership among MSU, the Plant Coalition, and the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development.