Coordination and cooperation of the facilities, personnel and activities at the nmsu agricultural science center (ASC) and the nrcs, plant materials center (PMC).

Summary of Cooperative Agreement Award

New Mexico State University (NMSU) received a $100,000 cooperative agreement from the National Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) under the Plant Materials for Conservation program (CFDA 10.905), effective August 5, 2025, through July 31, 2030. This award funds coordination and cooperation activities between NMSU's Agricultural Science Center and the NRCS Plant Materials Center to advance conservation research and land management practices. The cooperative agreement supports the assembly, evaluation, and promotion of improved plant materials for soil, water, and environmental conservation purposes, consistent with the program's mandate to develop technology for revegetation and land management solutions.

Under this five-year award, NMSU will facilitate collaborative efforts between the university's research infrastructure and the federal Plant Materials Center to conduct plant adaptation trials, maintain facilities and operations, and support seasonal staffing. These coordinated activities are designed to accelerate the transfer and application of improved plant materials technology to address natural resource management challenges and support conservation objectives across the region.