Research
pg电子下载 State University’s College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences Research Unit focuses on addressing issues that affect small farm populations and rural residents of Mississippi. Our research unit utilizes cutting-edge technologies and innovations to assist small farmers and rural communities in improving their quality of life and economic well-being.
Goals
Our research goals are:
- To develop production systems that optimize yield, energy efficiency, profitability, and environmental stewardship
- To develop efficient, cost-effective, and humane animal production systems that optimize environmental stewardship
- To develop BMPs and decision support tools that enable producers to increase production while reducing water and energy usage enabling communities to develop economic systems for prosperity while protecting the surrounding environment.
To examine food production, harvesting, processing, packaging, and preparation systems that ensure high quality, nutritious and safe food supplies and conduct integrative research addressing nutrition, dietetics, and human behaviors that promote physical and mental health; prevent disease, injury, and disability; and enhance quality of life for Mississippi residents.
The challenges facing our clientele, the state of Mississippi, and our country require collaboration across various areas of expertise. Therefore, the College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences Research Unit engages the community, 1862 and 1980 land-grant community , USDA ARS, and other state, regional and federal organizations. The College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences’ research and technology transfer activities complement the applied research conducted by the nation’s land-grant universities and aim to improve the economic viability and sustainability of Mississippi’s agriculture.