The Food, Energy and Water Security (FEWS) initiative was launched at NDSU in 2023 with a goal of using the latest research technologies to tackle pressing challenges in food, energy and water resources across the state. The main emphasis in research and projects involving FEWS is innovation, and NDSU is emerging as a leader in several of those areas.
The transdisciplinary FEWS initiative is fueled by a federal investment, led by U.S. Senator John Hoeven, that provides initial financial resources to establish the program. Federal funding is combined with state research support to address key agricultural needs and deliver advanced technology solutions quickly.
As a national leader in research and as a land-grant institution, NDSU is committed to delivering outcomes from this initiative that will have lasting, positive impacts, ensuring a sustainable and secure supply of food, energy, and water for decades to come.
“The FEWS initiative represents a new chapter for NDSU and for North Dakota agriculture. By combining federal investment with our university's research strengths, we're building something that doesn't just advance science, it delivers real tools and solutions to the farmers and communities that need them. This is what a land-grant institution should be doing, and we're grateful for the partnerships that are making it possible,” said Frank Casey, leader of the FEWS Initiative and associate director of the ND Agricultural Experiment Station.
Source : ndsu.edu