Climate-adaptive strategies for overcoming barriers to establishment of diverse conservation reserve program (CRP) plantings in drylands

The Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service awarded a $511,129 Cooperative Agreement to Colorado State University under the Agricultural Research Basic and Applied Research program (CFDA 10.001) from January 1, 2023 to May 31, 2027.

The award will support Colorado State University's research into climate-adaptive strategies to establish diverse plantings in dryland conservation areas through the Conservation Reserve Program. As a cooperative agreement, the university will collaborate closely with the funding agency to conduct applied research and provide scientific and technical findings to overcome barriers to establishing conservation plantings in dryland regions. The research aims to identify plant varieties and land management practices suited to increasing biodiversity and climate resilience in dryland conservation areas. As the prime recipient, Colorado State University will leverage its expertise in agricultural sciences to deliver applied research services under the cooperative agreement.