NSF FARMS Engine Award - What does this mean for FMWF and beyond?

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North Dakota Advanced Agriculture Technology Engine

otherwise known as

FARMS

 

Recently, a groundbreaking coalition of five North Dakota entities were named as an award winner for up to $15 million over the next two years with the potential to receive up to $160 million over 10 years as part of the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) Regional Innovation Engines program. The competitive award will fund programs that will enhance innovation, jobs and economic growth in Agriculture Technology.

Introducing FARMS

What is FARMS | How did we get here | Funding explained | Key information

Dr. Hollie Mackey, Educational and Organizational Leadership, North Dakota State University

The immense potential and opportunities for our region and state

The role of our core partners | How businesses and leaders can engage

Ryan Aasheim, Chief Business Development Officer, Greater Fargo Moorhead Economic Development Corporation
Tracy Bauer, Executive Director, North Dakota Tribal College System
Brian Carroll, Chief Innovation Officer, Grand Farm
Dr. Colleen Fitzgerald, Vice President for Research and Creative Activity, North Dakota State University
Dr. Jenna Mueller, Executive Director, FMWF Chamber Foundation
Moderated by Kathy Cochran, Founder, Elevate2 Consulting

More about FARMS
Recognized as an international leader in agriculture technology (AgTech), a groundbreaking coalition of five North Dakota entities were named as an award winner for up to $15 million over the next two years with the potential to receive up to $160 million over 10 years as part of the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) Regional Innovation Engines program. The competitive award will fund programs that help solve food insecurity and expand economic opportunities for not only more people and organizations, but for increasing the growth of existing crops and introducing new crops to market. The award highlights the state's talent pool in AgTech and recognizes the unique collaborative partnership that came together to show how North Dakota feeds the world.

This federal investment of potentially up to $160 million over 10 years will be used to tap into and expand existing networks and strengths in North Dakota and offer a platform for new ideas, entrepreneurs, and businesses.

"This team has earned this win by showing what North Dakota brings to the world: the brightest minds and leaders in AgTech, food production, biotech and genomics," said North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum. "Our agriculture community has come together across all 53 counties to demonstrate how talented people are driving innovation that improves yields, efficiency and profitability for nations everywhere."

"This award has the potential to transform our regional workforce, especially for students, recent graduates, and working adults pursuing careers in agriculture, engineering, IT, AI, data science, and more," said NDSU President David J. Cook. "It will retain talent in our local economy who will be positioned to innovate in unprecedented ways. Now that North Dakota is recognized as a center of agriculture technology, the research from this partnership will make a difference in our local communities and far beyond the region. We deeply appreciate the commitment of our partners who shared their expertise, vital connections, and imagination to craft a submission focused on the future of our workforce and the impact of our state.  I congratulate all those who will make this a transformative success over the next 10 years."

FARMS will:
- Ignite a new wave of AgTech leaders
- Amplify our AgTech ecosystem
- Accelerate AgTech innovation
- Catalyze collaborative partnerships to solve food insecurity

Learn more at farmsfeedstheworld.com

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