The Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture awarded New Mexico State University a $744,971 project grant under the Integrated Programs federal grant program (CFDA 10.303) to support the project "Bridging Traditional Agriculture and Climate-Adaptive Organic Agriculture in the Southwest" from September 1, 2022 to August 31, 2026.
The grant will fund research, education, and extension activities to address important agricultural issues in the Southwest region through an integrated approach. Specifically, the university will conduct work to bridge traditional and climate-adaptive organic agricultural practices in order to help farmers in New Mexico and surrounding states adapt to climate change impacts. As the prime awardee, New Mexico State University will leverage its expertise through the Office of Sponsored Programs to deliver project services while engaging local agricultural communities.
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