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Scientific Solutions for Farmers
N.C. PSI Extension Agent Network Delivers Solutions to Farmers
In 2023, NC State Extension and the university's North Carolina Plant Sciences Initiative (N.C. PSI) launched a program to boost the delivery of research to farmers.
The N.C. PSI Extension Agent Network will use the vast resources of Extension as an outlet for N.C. PSI research innovations, which aim to increase crop yields, create new varieties and extend growing seasons.
“This is a great way to ensure the technology we're developing is relevant on-farm in North Carolina,” said Rachel Vann, N.C. PSI platform director for Extension, Outreach and Engagement.
An exciting aspect of getting this off the ground is that farmers were the initial supporters of this network.
The 12 experts in the inaugural network will receive an annual stipend. More agents will be able to apply in the future.
“This network is part of a larger effort within NC State Extension to connect researchers from the entire college to Extension agents across our program areas,” said Rich Bonanno, NC State Extension director.
“They bring a wealth of knowledge and will help ensure that research results address real-world problems and create positive impacts in North Carolina and beyond.”
