Despite blizzard conditions moving the event to a virtual format, dozens of space agriculture professionals convened at a UND conference on Tuesday, April 4, to outline the many research opportunities and developments in the field.
The annual event, sponsored by Grand Farm – a Fargo-based agricultural education and research initiative – featured academics, elected officials and industry leaders from around the world.
U.S. Sen. John Hoeven, R-N.D., said the research activity around space ag that is present in the region affords exciting opportunities for students.
“This intersection of space and agriculture is so important and so timely,” Hoeven said. “It fits well with the things we bring to the table in North Dakota in exciting ways. And what a great thing for young people who want to come to school here in the (Red River Valley). Let’s reach out and let young people all across the country know what we’re doing, because this is the place to be.”
Andrew Jason, head of special projects for Grand Farm, said emerging research in the field of space ag will not only benefit future space missions, but also the future of agriculture on Earth.
Source: grandforksherald.com
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